Ray of Hope previously assisted Madam Yang and raised $1,190 for her living expenses as she is unable to work. Madam Yang has not been in the best state of health since we first met her a year ago. The 79-year-old  often suffers from swollen joints as a result of her arthritis, and her medications for arthritis have resulted in the hardening of her liver. Over the month, Madam Yang has also developed some issues for her throat and neck, and is in need of further checks to get a full diagnosis.

Life has been an uphill struggle for the widowed elderly since she moved to Singapore with her 3 Singaporean children after her husband passed on many years back. Madam Yang’s daughter (39) suffers from leukaemia and depression, and has been certified unfit for employment. Madam Yang has two other sons (51 and 49) who are both struggling to support their families and children.

Despite having lived here for so many years, Madam Yang does not qualify for any public assistance for both her living expenses and medical bills due as a non-Singaporean. She has since incurred more than $30,000 medical arrears. Without any form of assistance, Madam Yang is worried about how future will look like.

Financial Breakdown

Ray of Hope would like to raise S$3,000 for Madam Yang’s living expenses for 1 year ($250 x 12 months). Your donations would give hope to a helpless Madam Yang!