Temasek Poly grad with rare bone condition wins award for perseverance, academic achievement

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Temasek Poly grad with rare bone condition wins award for perseverance, academic achievement
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Ms Raphaella Gautama was only 16 when her condition led to her needing a wheelchair.

Ms Raphaella Gautama was only 16 when she was diagnosed with a rare condition that restricted her mobility, leaving her needing a wheelchair.

“That year, everything just happened at the same time, and there was no break in the middle,” she told The Straits Times on May 2, describing the circumstances that she and her family had to go through. Ms Gautama said: “In that way, it was like a self-discovery journey to find out what I personally needed, what support I needed, and which people to look for.

Congratulating the graduates, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on May 2 that the polytechnic sector has become more inclusive over the years, welcoming students from various pathways, including those from Normal streams, the Institute of Technical Education and junior colleges.

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