Ms Chew Poh Yim was the founder of Stroke Support Station and gave her time to many other charitable causes
This week, Ms Chew Poh Yim, the founder of the Stroke Support Station and the wife of Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, sadly passed away peacefully at the age of 67.
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Chew is well known for her philanthropy as well as the leadership roles she held in various companies such as NTUC FairPrice as well as in the Girl’s Guide.
She also donated her time religiously to a multitude of causes but in particular, to the elderly. She was a great mentor and loved people throughout her life.
In fact, keep reading to find out who Chew was and what she stood for.
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1. Chew founded the Stroke Support Station
In 2015, Chew started Stroke Support Station (S3) after she realised that there was a need for the community to get involved and to help reintegrate stroke survivors into society and ensure their well-being.
Chew was very hands-on according to the Stroke Support Station and provided counsel, guidance and encouragement to many of the volunteers over the years.
Today, S3 programmes are supported by medical professionals and therapists from various hospitals in Singapore and they continue to do good and important work for patients of stroke and their caregivers.