2024
- The first-ever The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024 exhibition, featuring artwork created by our aspiring artist beneficiaries, was held at Gardens by the Bay in November 2024 and was officiated by Ms Jane Ittogi. In collaboration with the ARTrepreneur programme, it provided specialised art training to develop creative skills and open new career pathways. Renowned local artists were on board to support them by nurturing their talents and encouraging them to explore new artistic techniques.
- CCF received the Charity Transparency Dedication Award 2024 for its strong commitment to openness and accountability. This prestigious award, by the Charity Council, recognises organisations that maintain high standards of transparency and responsible reporting. CCF continues to prioritise clear communication and ethical practices, in alignment with the Singapore’s Charity Transparency Framework, ensuring trust and confidence among its supporters and stakeholders.
- CCF partnered with Sandpiper Research for an independent survey to access public awareness and perception of CCF and Hait for Hope (HFH). Read more on the survey here: https://www.ccf.org.sg/download/pps/Public%20Perception%20Survey%202024.pdf
2022
- To better serve our beneficiaries, CCF shifted to our new community office at GB Point on 26 March 2021 as part of a long-term strategic move to establish a one-stop holistic centre for patient care and knowledge sharing.
2021
- CCF renamed our core service from Therapeutic Play to Play Services, with play being used as a primary tool of intervention. This move better reflects CCF’s hospital-community service model of holistically supporting children with cancer throughout their childhood cancer journey.
- As Singaporeans ease into the new normal of living with an endemic, Hair for Hope made its comeback in a brand new digital format. Shavees complete their BALD statements offsite at their convenience at our partner salons located island-wide and livestreams were held in place of physical events. The new format proved a hit with 2,059 shavees parting with their locks to raise more than $3.6 million for CCF.
2020
- When the first case of COVID-19 arrived at our shores in late January, CCF activated our crisis response and took immediate measures to safeguard our stakeholders, especially of those located at the frontlines.
- Amidst a nation-wide circuit breaker, non-essential activities were halted and business contingency plans kicked in to ensure that our beneficiaries continued to be served and supported. CCF swiftly pivoted to work-from-home operations and our services went digital so we could continue serving our beneficiaries remotely.
- Our flagship fundraiser, Hair for Hope, was forced to take a hiatus. In its place, CCF developed a new social media fundraising campaign, The Hope Train, which happened from July to September 2020 and raised more than $700,000 despite its inaugural run.
2019
- Hair for Hope 2019 raised an unprecedented $4.7 million in donations with 5,456 shavees parting with their lock at the annual event. It was also the first time that the campaign was fronted by a celebrity ambassador, Andie Chen.
- CCF introduced Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), a type of therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment. It is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, or cognitive function.
2018
- In 2018, CCF pledged $2.5 million over five years to support the new initiative of CAR-T Cell Immunotherapy Programme to fund critical trials for the treatment of relapsed or high-risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. The programme aims to improve the survival rates for the impacted children.
2017
- Children’s Cancer Foundation commemorated its 25 years of serving children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
2016
- CCF introduced Expressive Arts Therapy to help children with cancer process their fears and difficult emotions. This therapy uses a range of art modalities as tools for psychotherapy to facilitate change, healing and growth. These modalities include music, dance, drama, visual arts, poetry and creative writing.
2015
- CCF piloted a new programme under its Art Therapy service to connect children and youths from different countries through images.
2014
- CCF was the Learning Partner of the 16th International Symposium on Paediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO).
2013
- CCF was conferred the President’s Award for Philanthropy (Non-profit) organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), with support from the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).
2012
- 2012 marked a significant milestone as Hair for Hope celebrated its 10th year on 28 and 29 July 2012 at VivoCity. Hair for Hope 2012 hit a record-breaking total of 6,647 shavees and raised more than $3.8 million.
2011
- Staged at VivoCity, Hair for Hope 2011 was held consecutively for two days for the first time and achieved a record-breaking 4,238 shavees with $2.3 million raised.
2009
- The integrated service model paved the way for the development of new programmes and services for our beneficiaries – The Community Social Work Team and the Home (Palliative/ Bereavement) Team were formed.
2008
- CCF introduced video-conferencing in the wards allowing our beneficiaries to keep in touch with friends and family during their prolonged stay inside the hospital.
2007
- Parents’ Support Group was renamed ‘Parents’ Support Programme’ with new initiatives introduced to support parents in their caregiving.
2000
- CCF organised the psychosocial workshop on childhood cancer in the inaugural SIOP Asia Conference in April 2000.
1997
- CCF@KKH and CCF@NUH Family Support Centres was established as on-site one-stop support centres for children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
- ‘Make a Wish’ project was piloted by a group of volunteers to fulfill the wish of terminally ill children.
1996
- Change of name from W.A.L.K. to Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF). Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee, the then-Senior Parliament Secretary (Ministry of Law and Ministry of Home Affairs) was appointed Patron.
- A financial assistance scheme was set up to help needy families.
- CCF’s first ‘Tulip Hearts Day’ was held to remember children with cancer.
1995
- The inaugural issue of ‘Tribute’ newsletter was distributed in December.
1994
- W.A.L.K. established structured social work intervention comprising counselling, play therapy and parent support groups.
1992
- W.A.L.K. (Working in Aid of Leukaemic Kids) was registered as a Society in November.
