He and other volunteers have reached out to nearly 800 people, offering emotional and practical support.
Mr Ellil Mathiyan Lakshmanan was among 13 individuals and organisations across 10 categories who were lauded for serving the community.Because of the rectal cancer, he had to have part of his bowel removed. A permanent stoma bag was attached to his abdomen to help him remove body waste.
Together with a group of colorectal cancer survivors, he co-founded the Ostomy Association of Singapore in 2014. He and a small group of key volunteers have over the years reached out to nearly 800 people, offering reassurance, emotional support, advice and practical information. Aside from his full time job running a security services company, Mr Lakshmanan, whose cancer is in remission, is actively involved in Relay for Life, a global movement that raises funds and awareness for cancer.
“To me, that was already showing appreciation for what I’ve contributed over the years. I’ve been volunteering with them since 2012. And to win it, is like the icing on the cake. It pushes me to do even more,” he said.These holidays, get your child to volunteer. You won’t regret it
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