Raising funds to bring hope to financially disadvantaged patients
PULSE Issue 46 | January 2026
Each day, the Medical Technologists1 at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) perform ultrasound scans, operate complex equipment, and work closely with cardiologists, researchers, and fellow staff to ensure patients receive the highest quality care.
But their dedication doesn’t stop when the clinic doors close. Every year, these professionals organise Small Gifts, Big Hearts — a fundraising event celebrating community, creativity, and compassion. For the third instalment of the event on 28 November 2025, they teamed up with the NUHCS administration team to crochet over five hundred pouches and keychains to distribute as tokens of appreciation for in-person donations made at the fundraising booth.
The 2025 event was a remarkable success, with generous donors redeeming every single item and raising over $15,000 for financially disadvantaged patients. More than just a fundraising activity, Small Gifts, Big Hearts 2025 celebrated unity, gratitude, and the shared belief that every contribution, no matter how small, helps make every heartbeat count.
Stay tuned for the next fundraising event in November 2026! Join us in continuing to spread compassion and support the hearts that need it most.
A sub-fund of the NUHS Fund, the NUHCS Heart Fund was established to assist financially disadvantaged patients in their journey towards better heart health. 69% of applications2 to the NUHCS Heart Fund came from the community’s lowest 20% per capita income group, emphasising the need for financial support.
The generosity of donors to the NUHCS Heart Fund provides renewed hope to financially disadvantaged patients. With 100% of every donation going directly towards supporting the healthcare needs of our NUHCS financially disadvantaged patients, every donation matters to empower patients in rebuilding a healthier, better tomorrow.
Donations of $10 or more are eligible for tax deductions of 2.5 times the donated amount. 100% of your donations go towards helping our patients in financial need.
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