Needy Patients
Serving as the impetus of Kidz Horizon Appeal when it first started, the Needy Patient Sub-fund supports patients in need by providing financial assistance for their medical needs.
Since KHA’s inception, the needy patients, especially children who are the most vulnerable in our society suffering from chronic illnesses have always been at the forefront of our minds. KHA was started in hopes of supporting this group of children and families who are less fortunate but nevertheless, in need of important medical intervention to have a chance at fulfilling their potential. The KHA has helped over 3,000 children since we first started raising funds. The KKH Kidz Horizon Appeal Sub-Fund provides crucial financial assistance across more than 20 medical categories, including cardiology, infectious diseases, homecare, and haematology, supporting patients from infancy through young adulthood. Through this comprehensive support, we ensure that no child’s healing journey is hindered by financial constraints, regardless of their medical condition. By alleviating these monetary burdens, we enable families to direct their energy towards what’s most important: their child’s path to wellness.
Our Beneficiaries
Serena* is one of the many patients who have been helped by KKHHF. Serena is the only child in her family, and was born completely normal. But a sudden episode of Asteriovenous Malformation Rupture caused her to become permanently bedridden and machine-dependent for life. As the sole breadwinner of the family, Serena’s mother has had to be resilient, working part-time in order to provide for the family’s financial needs.
Overwhelmed at first with the challenges of handling everything, Serena’s mother is now coping much better as funding from KKHHF has helped with the purchase of Serena’s homecare equipment, special diet, consumables, ambulance transport and other needs. This has allowed Serena’s mother to focus on providing the best care for Serena. Further assistance in the form of occasional home visits by homecare nurses from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has brought greater relief.
One of the patients helped through KKHHF was Bryan*, he was born a colloidon baby and requires long-term dermatology follow-up and skin care. Bryan’s family faces financial constraints as his father works as a barber with no CPF contribution.
Due to his skin condition, Bryan also faces discrimination, and this has caused distress to his mother. However, his parents remain committed to his medical care. KKHHF helps to fund the medication Bryan requires for his skin condition.
With the support they received from KKHHF and financial burden relieved, his parents can now devote more time and attention to Bryan and his siblings.
* Not their real names
Because every woman and child deserves good health
The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) supports needy women and children afflicted with cancer and other chronic conditions. Yearly, KKHHF disbursed close to $2 million and helped more than 450 less fortunate women and children with their medical bills. Low-income women with serious illnesses such as cancer, high-risk pregnancies and gynaecological conditions are not usually financially equipped to bear the costs of medical treatment. Your donation provides essential support to needy paediatric patients, as well as low-income women with serious illnesses. Every year KKHHF sees an increase in the number of patients seeking assistance. These patients are treated with the best possible medical expertise and care at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Thanks to the generous donors throughout the years, these patients have been able to turn to KKHHF for help. Thank you for being part of this life-saving cause!
About the KKH Health Fund – Part of SingHealth Fund
The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) is part of the SingHealth Fund (SHF) – which was incorporated on 2 September 2016 as a Company Limited by Guarantee to operate charity funds for the SingHealth cluster. All donations to the KKHHF are ring-fenced under the SHF for KKHHF purposes and will be used in accordance with the donors’ intent for women’s and children’s causes. As an Institution of Public Character (IPC), SHF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and abides by the Code of Governance for charities and IPCs. Donations to the KKHHF through SHF are tax deductible.
Because every woman and child deserves good health The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) supports needy women and children afflicted with cancer and other chronic conditions. Yearly, KKHHF disbursed close to $2 million and helped more than 450 less fortunate women and children with their medical bills. Low-income women with serious illnesses such as cancer, high-risk pregnancies and gynaecological conditions are not usually financially equipped to bear the costs of medical treatment. Your donation provides essential support to needy paediatric patients, as well as low-income women with serious illnesses. Every year KKHHF sees an increase in the number of patients seeking assistance. These patients are treated with the best possible medical expertise and care at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Thanks to the generous donors throughout the years, these patients have been able to turn to KKHHF for help. Thank you for being part of this life-saving cause! About the KKH Health Fund – Part of SingHealth Fund The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) is part of the SingHealth Fund (SHF) – which was incorporated on 2 September 2016 as a Company Limited by Guarantee to operate charity funds for the SingHealth cluster. All donations to the KKHHF are ring-fenced under the SHF for KKHHF purposes and will be used in accordance with the donors’ intent for women’s and children’s causes. As an Institution of Public Character (IPC), SHF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and abides by the Code of Governance for charities and IPCs. Donations to the KKHHF through SHF are tax deductible.