We Turned 55!
In commemoration of the Singapore Heart Foundation’s (SHF) 55th anniversary, we held a successful event on 6 Apr 2025 at the National Gallery Singapore, which saw a turnout of close to 500.
Themed “Resilient HeARTs: Celebrating 55 Years of Empowering Heart Health”, the celebratory event paid tribute to the resilience and commitment of those who have walked our 55-year journey with us on our mission and reaffirmed our commitment to better heart health in Singapore.
The Resilient heARTs Exhibition
A highlight of the event was the Resilient heARTs exhibition, which featured 55 art pieces and soundscapes contributed by SHF stakeholders, including cardiac arrest survivors, Heart Wellness Centre clients, their family members, volunteers, a board member and staff, to commemorate their resilience and celebrate their commitment to building a heart-healthier nation together with us.
A contributor to the Resilient heARTs exhibition snapping a photo with her art piece.
At the event, more than 200 enthusiastic members of the public creating their own unique and meaningful art pieces at six art stations, namely: the Moss Photo Frame Workshop hosted by the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS); the “Soft Tissue, Hard Design” Workshop hosted by the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH); the Sustainable Urban Farming Workshop hosted by Everything Green; the Create and Craft Workshop by the Singapore Fashion Runway; the Artistic Crafting Workshop hosted by celebrated Singaporean illustrator, Mr Patrick Yee; and the Heartfelt Memento Workshop hosted by local visual artist, Ms Elisa Liu.
A participant at the Moss Photo Frame Workshop hosted by MINDS, posing for a photo with the Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung (middle), SHF Chairman Prof Tan Huay Cheem (left) and SHF CEO Mr Geoffrey Ong (right).
Participants exploring creative designs during the Create and Craft Workshop in partnership with the Singapore Fashion Runway.
A young family creating an art piece together at the “Soft Tissue, Hard Design” Workshop.
Launch of SHF’s 55th Anniversary Celebrations
In the Glass Room, SHF Chairman Prof Tan Huay Cheem delivered a welcoming speech at the start of the event and SHF Chairman Emeritus Dr Low Lip Ping took everyone on a trip down memory lane, recounting the history and milestones of SHF.
Following that, SHF CEO Mr Geoffrey Ong unveiled the line-up of our 55th anniversary celebration activities for the year, including the SHF Charity TV Show to be aired on Mediacorp Channel 8 on 29 Jun 2025, from 7pm to 10pm.
Chairman Prof Tan Huay Cheem delivering his welcome speech at the start of the event.
SHF Chairman Emeritus Dr Low Lip Ping presenting on the history and milestones of SHF.
SHF CEO Mr Geoffrey Ong unveiling an exciting line-up of activities for our 55th anniversary celebration.
Minister Ong Ye Kung was our Guest of Honour
The event was also graced by the Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung. Minister Ong toured the various art stations and a series of meaningful exhibits relevant to SHF’s key programmes and initiatives.
These include our newly launched motion-sensing CardioChase Game Kiosk designed to engage primary and secondary school students to educate them about heart-healthy lifestyle habits; the CPR Self-Learning Kiosk which offers members of the public a firsthand experience of CPR and encourage them to learn the skill; as well as the BP Awareness Kiosk which provides the public with a convenient way to measure their blood pressure at any time.
Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung, trying out the CardioChase Game Kiosk.
Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung, trying his hand at the CPR Self-Learning Kiosk.
After trying out the CardioChase Game Kiosk and the CPR Self-Learning Kiosk, Minister Ong delivered an inspiring speech which also recognised SHF for its contributions to Singapore in the past 55 years, before officiating at the launch ceremony for the celebration event.
Representatives of the close and long-time partners of SHF, such as HTM Medico, Nestle Singapore and Novartis Singapore, were also present at the launch ceremony to share this joyous moment.
Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung, making an inspiring speech, which rounded off with his heartfelt thanks to the Singapore Heart Foundation for its contributions to promoting heart health in Singapore in the past 55 years.
Left to right: Launch of SHF’s 55th anniversary celebration event by SHF Chairman Prof Tan Huay Cheem, Minister Ong Ye Kung, SHF CEO Mr Geoffrey Ong and SHF Chairman Emeritus Dr Low Lip Ping.
Left to right: SHF Chairman Prof Tan Huay Cheem, Minister for Health Mr Ong Ye Kung, SHF CEO Mr Geoffrey Ong and SHF Chairman Emeritus Dr Low Lip Ping, striking a pose for a photo with the SHF mascot, Hugo.
An Insightful Dialogue with Industry Experts
The finale of the event was the “Building Tomorrow with Heart and Resilience” Mandarin dialogue session, co-organised by SHF and Fortune Times, which welcomed an enthusiastic audience of around 60 participants who came to listen to the inspiring views of SHF Chairman, Prof Tan Huay Cheem; Chairman, Singapore-China Trade Technology & Culture Exchange Association, Dr Wu Wei; and Co-Founder, Griffin Group and Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Singapore Business Association, Ms Mei Reading.
Mandarin dialogue session featuring three industry experts, moderated by the Editor-in-Chief of Fortune Times, Ms Annie Song.
The Real Finale: Our Staff Celebration
The occasion concluded with a joyous staff celebration where numerous cupcakes with candles were specially arranged on a table to form the number “55”, symbolically marking SHF’s 55th birthday.
A post-event group photo of SHF staff members with SHF’s birthday cupcakes.
Our Heartfelt Thanks to All
Our sincere appreciation to everyone who made this event possible and so memorable. Especially our very supportive board and steering committee members!
SHF CEO Mr Geoffrey Ong, SHF Chairman Emeritus Dr Low Lip Ping, SHF Steering Committee member Dr Ong Chen Hui, and Members of the SHF’s Board of Directors in a group photo against the SHF 55th anniversary celebration photo wall.
From all of us at the Singapore Heart Foundation: here’s to a heart-healthier Singapore together with you for the many years to come!