Why Should I Care? Outreach Initiative

The WHY SHOULD I CARE? outreach initiative is targeted at youths tackling illness be it patient, caregiver or professional. The initiative aims to share creative coping ‘life hacks’ to aid in the coping process and is comprised of two segments - WHY SHOULD I CARE? LIVE EDITION and WHY SHOULD I CARE? VIDEO SERIES.

‘Why Should I Care?’ Live Edition is an interactive sharing workshop by young people, for young people. The 2-hour workshop includes games, movement, writing and meditation, and is structured around the 5 stages of grief in the Kubler Ross model. The session is facilitated by a team of young caregivers and youth who experience illness.

The sharing was exclusively for youth aged between 18 to 30 who have experienced illness as a caregiver or patient. Join a team of fellow young caregivers and patients in sharing tips for wellness through games, movement, writing and meditation.

“...a refreshing concept that incorporated games and movement within a sharing session…” - Sow Jeng Teng

“[A] Heartwarming initiative to better understand the journey of persons who experience illness or are exposed to it.” - Shayne Quan

“...a lot of people don't hear/understand the experiences of others enough, and this is a good opportunity to do so.” - Tan Zi Yang

‘WHY SHOULD I CARE?’ VIDEO SERIES
Airs 1 July to 19 July 2019 on:
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This video series features youth patients and caregivers in open dialogue about their experiences with illness. They share strategies in facing their challenges, and how to better support anyone experiencing illness. Check em out below!

Why Should I Care? Project Dreamcatchers

On 30th December 2019, we teamed up with Project Dreamcatchers (NUH) to bring the Why Should I Care Program to young patients from National University Hospital.

We had a blast introducing, games, crafts and writing activities as means of expressions for the kids. We teamed up with Y.K. Riley (author of How To Be A Good Patient) and therapist Wayne Neo and Art Therapy student Janel Ang to bring this fun filled workshop to the enthusiastic kids - as we go into the year 2020, we look forward to bringing more meaningful programs to more communities!