Grant A Wish

As one of the signature projects under NUSCSC, Grant A Wish (GAW) was initiated in 2003 and has been successful in granting the wishes of beneficiaries for 16 consecutive years. This project is made possible through the help of our own NUS population as well as the general public's’ kind generosities. Each year, GAW targets a different beneficiary group. Some of them include low-income children and children with chronic illnesses.

4 MAIN PHASES OF GAW

PHASE 1 : WISH COLLECTION

During the first phase of Wish Collection, volunteers get to interact with our beneficiaries and assist in collecting their wishes.

PHASE 2: WISH ADOPTION

During the second phase of Wish Adoption, where the wishes of our beneficiaries are put up for adoption during the internal drive held in NUS.

PHASE 3: WISH ENGAGEMENT

Wish Engagement enhances the volunteer-beneficiary interaction as we strongly believe that volunteering involves a two-way exchange of skills, knowledge and lessons between our volunteers and beneficiaries.

PHASE 4: WISH PARTY

In the last main phase of GAW, the Wish Party, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries gather together for a day of fun and games. The highlight of the party would be the beneficiaries receiving their presents from the wishes granted by our kind donors.

PAST ITERATIONS

GAW XVI

GAW XVII : UNDER THE SEA

Entering its 16th year, Grant A Wish XVI – Under The Sea, has expanded to include all three of CSC's main beneficiary groups. GAW XVII had reached out to the Brain Tumour Society, Genesis School for Special Education, Fei Yue Community Services and AMK Family Service Centre. Our theme was "Under The Sea” as we hope to raise awareness for the aquatic environment. We hope that our beneficiaries have learnt to appreciate nature and enjoyed themselves, and that volunteers engaged in meaningful interactions and continue volunteering with CSC.

HEAR FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS

Grant A Wish (GAW) XVII would not have been a success without my amazing organising committee, volunteers and donors. GAW has allowed our team members to pick up transferable skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork. While working on GAW, everyone has to be a team player and communicate effectively, collectively working towards the common goal of success for every event in each phase: Wish Collection, Wish Adoption, Wish Engagement and Wish Party. We defined success as one where our stakeholders’, mostly beneficiaries and volunteers, needs are met. After every event, feedback is collected and reviewed to refine the next. A huge shoutout to my two other Project Directors and CSC family who helped out in our event. Thank you!

- Dzulhilmi B Dzulkifli, Year 2 Information Systems

GAW was my first SP here in NUS and i have learnt how to handle marketing and logistic issues which I have never done before. I have also learnt to interact with various beneficiaries of various backgrounds that have taught me how to enjoy the simple things in life and how to be a happier and more mature person 🙂

- Chelsea Wong, Year 1 Business Admin

GAW has been a great journey for me, as joining for 2 consecutive years gave me a chance to transition from being a ‘newbie’ in the Wish Cell to holding an every larger plate of responsibilities while leading my team of wishies! Learnt many new things, and made many new friends along the way as well.

- Jasmine Lee, Year 2 Business Admin

CSC widened my horizons as I met beneficiaries from all walks of life. It was heartwarming seeing how the simplest things can bring so much joy to them. They reminded me of the beauty in everything, and to appreciate life with a greater heart that continues to give relentlessly.

- Sheryln Goh Xin Ni, Year 2 Business Admin

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