PORTFOLIO, LEARNINGS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Mdm Daisy's story (Seniors in Need of Support)
Mdm Daisy, like many seniors, faced the quiet struggles of loneliness and anxiety. Overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward, she found hope at SAGE Counselling Centre, a programme supported by Community Chest. With the guidance of a dedicated counsellor, she eased her anxiety, rediscovered her confidence, and regained her sense of purpose.
Justin's Story (Persons with Mental Health Conditions)
First Light
Championing Every Potential
with Community Chest
Community Chest supports five key causes: adults with disabilities, seniors in need, persons with mental health conditions, children with special needs and youth at risk, and families in need of assistance.
At the heart of this campaign is the belief in championing every potential—showcasing how lives can be transformed with the right support. Through five films, we highlight the resilience of real beneficiaries and their turning points, or “first light,” when they sought help and began to rebuild their lives.
I had the honour of creating two of these films, featuring Justin and Mdm Daisy. The journey began with intimate interviews, where they bravely opened up about their struggles. Reliving their darkest moments wasn’t easy, but through their stories, I witnessed their resilience and courage—their “first light,” the turning point when they sought help from Community Chest and its social service partners.
These films are more than personal stories—they embody the belief in championing every potential, inspiring us to support the causes that help individuals like Mdm Daisy and Justin find their light and thrive.
Justin’s story reflects the challenges of living with mental health struggles. For him, it felt like “pushing the boat forward while sinking it at the same time.” His turning point came when he joined Resilience Collective, a Beyond the Label programme supported by Community Chest. Through peer support, he found strength in vulnerability and now helps others on their recovery journeys, showing how connection and encouragement can create ripples of hope.