DEEPLY GRATEFUL.

Today is a pivotal moment for our family. 

What started as a very fearful and lonely journey has grown into one of gratitude, love and hope.

$2.9 million is an astronomical figure to us, an amount that Dave and I thought impossible to have access to from the day we were told that this is what it takes to give Devdan a chance at life. We silently carried the feeling of helplessness for over one and a half years, wishing that time would slow down while bracing ourselves for the regression that will only get worse.

With the encouragement and strong support of my best friend, Julie, clients turned friends Aaron Wan, Ryan Tan, and our family at home and at work (R&R), we decided to step out into the open and try raising funds publicly. While fearful of the outcome, we as parents know that this is our last chance to do something for Devdan.

We could never imagine how many people will come forward to help. From family and friends, to their family and friends, businesses, communities, strangers, people that we will never get a chance to meet and thank in person. We are completely blown away by the level of support, love and generosity that poured in. 

Thank you to everyone who have helped us whether by making a contribution, spreading the word, sending us words of encouragement or keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. We are deeply grateful. You have given Devdan a second chance at life. A chance to walk and play with other children outdoors, to experience the world not bounded to a wheelchair or breathing aids. Thank you for giving Devdan a chance in life to find his strength and independence.

With your generous contributions received, we are excited to start working with the doctors and experts to move forward with the treatment for Devdan. 

When he is older, we will show him the messages that were written to him and tell him how each of you have came together and helped make his life possible. 

You have made it possible to cross this a big milestone. Thank you for being a part of Devdan’s journey. 

Yours sincerely,

Dave, Shuwen and Devdan

29,000 people gave hope to Devdan

When Devdan’s family approached us, we assured them that we are in this together. Ray of Hope will handle the campaign and finances so they can focus on taking care of Devdan. 

It’s been amazing to see how the Singapore community rallied to give hope to Devdan and his family. More than 29,000 people came together to raise $2.86 million dollars in 10 days.

We are very grateful to be the trusted platform and charity to enable this connection between the donors and the family.

What happens next?

We are working with the NUH Finance team to make the necessary payments. Donors will be updated once the funds have been transferred.

Ray of Hope Team