The Wheelchair Basketball Association (Singapore) is very appreciative of the opportunity to collaborate with SAJC for the second year under the Youth For Causes Projects 2011.
The funds raised will go a long way towards the Association’s mission of promoting wheelchair basketball as an inclusive sport for all. Our members participated with the Organising Committee and their fellow SAJC students in wheelchair basketball matches held during a massive outreach event at SAJC on 23 Jul 2011. It was heart-warming to see young students trying wheelchair basketball for the first time. To them, maneuvering a wheelchair is difficult enough, let alone having to play basketball sitting on a wheelchair. To personally witness how they surmount such challenges and still manage to throw the basketball into the basket is an affirmation of the indomitable human spirit. Their enthusiasm and energy is all inspiration to all.
The Secretariat at YMCA of Singapore has provided much needed skills on fund raising as well as the required information on organising massive outreach programmes. Members of the Organising Committee acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to have a job well done.
I hope that the journey was educational, challenging but enjoyable to all. Our members are looking forward to the continued collaboration and support of SAJC in promoting wheelchair basketball in Singapore.
Lim Puay Tiak
President
Wheelchair Basketball Association (Singapore)
Volunteers Reflection
Helping the project allowed me to understand more about fundraising and its fundamentals. It was a learning experience and I enjoyed every bit. It was a pleasure to help and know that I can do something and support a cause.
-Andrea Tan
Team's Reflection
Throughout the whole YFC project, I’ve learnt so much that I cannot express in words. From the start of the project we found many difficulties in implementing or even continuing our ideas. We really wanted to make a difference but had too high hopes that never really did happen. In the end, we have a vision in mind and when we decided on our ideas, it was way too late. Furthermore, we made many blunders, including the purchasing of merchandises. Also, we had to overcome many internal conflicts which were aggravated by our problems. This made the project a very difficult one in the end, we barely scrape through but we had a life-changing experience, an experience that challenged our willpower, strength and made us different. We have learnt so many skills especially in countering problems and I’m deeply grateful for this chance.
-Edward Tan
This YFC journey has been enjoyable and fruitful. Through this, I have been shaped into a very dedicated and determined person. Even though there were many setbacks we faced along the way, as a team, we blossomed into thoughtful people. I personally have also gained insights on the community beyond school, especially through our VWO. The knowledge and skills that I have attained from this journey will be helpful for my other pursuits in the future.
-Renuka
Initially, I thought YFC was a simple fundraising project for our VWOs, it turned out to be much more tedious than I imagined. Through this project, we encountered many difficulties such as communication and management problems. On top of that, we had to solve and settle many issues on our own including execution and planning with little help. It was really stressful and tedious. Despite all these, I feel that YFC project is an enjoyable experience and I learnt a lot from it especially planning and organizing street sales and administrative work. I have also learnt to serve and help the community and this is a meaningful experience.
-Wan Ying
Through this YFC, I’ve learnt about co-operation and what it takes to be a team player. The project taught me about emotional and personal management and gave me a better insight on volunteer work and fundraising itself. The YFC taught me about determination as we initially suffered a loss and it’s with determination and willpower were we able to break even. Though the project was tiring and frustrating, I think it was essential as it enabled us to grow as individuals and know our capabilities.
-Gio Tan
Team N'able 2011 :)
