Past Events
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25Nov 2018Posted by 25.11.2018 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar & Outing to SEA Aquarium
As diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor blood circulation, diabetics are at higher risk of developing foot problems. As such, foot care plays an integral part in diabetes management.
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18Nov 2018Posted by 18.11.2018 | 12:00 AM
Charity Weiqi Competition 2018
Over the course of two days, over 250 participants, which comprised mostly of students, competed across seven games categories, vying for the top three honours in the individual and school categories respectively.
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17Nov 2018Posted by 17.11.2018 | 12:00 AM
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2018
On the 17th of November 2018, KDF hosted a volunteer appreciation luncheon in honour of those who have generously given their time in service of KDF and our patients.
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01Nov 2018Posted by 04.10.2018 | 12:00 AM
KDF Desk Calendar 2019
A charity desk calendar featuring paintings by dialysis patients and their caregivers.
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07Jul 2018Posted by 07.7.2018 | 12:00 AM
KDF Flag Day 2018
Some 778 volunteers arrived bright and as early as 7:30AM at the various stations across Singapore for KDF’s annual Flag Day on 7th July 2018.
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02May 2018Posted by 02.5.2018 | 12:00 AM
Lunar 7th Month 2018: Dog of Fortune
Dogs are known for being man’s best friend as they are intelligent and fiercely loyal. This year, the KDF Chinese Community Committee is excited to present the “Dog of Fortune” – a German shepherd sculpture – as KDF’s charity icon for the year.
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22Apr 2018Posted by 22.4.2018 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar & Outing to Qian Hu Fish Farm
On 22nd April 2018, 84 KDF patients and their caregivers gathered at the HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok clubhouse for the first Renal Friends patient education seminar and social outing for the year.
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01Jan 2018Posted by 01.1.2018 | 12:00 AM
KDF Millennium Ride 2018
The KDF Millennium Ride is an annual long-distance ride for chairty in aid of low-income dialysis patients. In 2018, we covered over 1200KM over 5 days, crossing 3 countries.
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01Dec 2017Posted by 01.12.2017 | 12:00 AM
KDF Desk Calendar & Planner 2018
KDF is honoured to have collaborated with students from the MA Art Therapy Programme at LASALLE College of the Arts to produce the KDF calendar 2018. Students from the programme teamed up with our patients and their caregivers to co-create several art pieces surrounding the theme, ‘Animal Kingdom’.
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18Nov 2017Posted by 18.11.2017 | 12:00 AM
KDF Art Exhibition at myVillage
A special art exhibition was held on 18 - 19 November 2017 at myVillageshopping mall to showcase 25 beautifully painted art pieces by KDF patients and their caregivers.
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05Nov 2017Posted by 05.11.2017 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar and Outing to Singapore Zoo
On 5thNovember 2017, an education seminar on fluid management was organised for our patients and their caregivers at the Singapore Zoo.
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02Nov 2017Posted by 02.11.2017 | 12:00 AM
KDF Planner & Calendar 2017
Exclusively designed by Harish Kumar s/o Gunasekaran, Sangye Quek Qi Ping and Wong Yi Jie Jeremiah, the student volunteers from Singapore Polytechnic Design School.
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08Oct 2017Posted by 08.10.2017 | 12:00 AM
Inaugural KDF Charity Dragon Boat Challenge
On the Sunday morning of 8 October 2017, Kallang Riverside Park was abuzz with activity as it was the inaugural KDF Charity Dragon Boat Challenge, co-organised by KDF and the Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA).
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05Oct 2017Posted by 05.10.2017 | 12:00 AM
Education Outreach @ LASALLE College
In the month of October, we had the opportunity to engage the students and staff of the LASALLE College of the Arts at our education booth which featured important health information about our kidneys and kidney-related diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
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01Aug 2017Posted by 01.8.2017 | 12:00 AM
A Joyous Art Experience
KDF patients and their caregivers took part in a two-day art class at the LASALLE College of the Arts, facilitated by MA Art Therapy students who teamed up with our patients and their caregivers to co-create art pieces surrounding the theme, “Animal Kingdom”.
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29Jul 2017Posted by 29.7.2017 | 12:00 AM
Lunar 7th Month 2017: Golden Rooster
The KDF Chinese Community Committee is pleased to introduce the “Golden Rooster” as KDF’s charity icon for the year 2017.
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22Jul 2017Posted by 22.7.2017 | 12:00 AM
Joint Flag Day 2017
22 July 2017 was KDF’s first Joint Flag Day with Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society (CHWSS). About 1,200 volunteers from all walks of life contributed their time towards this meaningful event.
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09Jul 2017Posted by 09.7.2017 | 12:00 AM
Patient Outing to Johor Bahru
On the 9thof July 2017, KDF organised a day trip to Johor Bahru for our patients and their caregivers.
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17May 2017Posted by 17.5.2017 | 12:00 AM
Dutch Colony Coffee Charity Drive
In the month of May, KDF was invited by Mr Suhaimi, co-founder of Dutch Colony Coffee Company to be part of a charity campaign in conjunction with their company’s fourth year anniversary.
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23Apr 2017Posted by 23.4.2017 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar & Singapore River Cruise
The first patient education seminar and outing for the year happened on 23rdApril 2017. Over 100 patients and their family members attended the seminar held at Marina Barrage, followed by a nostalgic cruise along the Singapore River, sponsored by Singapore River Cruise.
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03Mar 2017Posted by 03.3.2017 | 12:00 AM
KDF Millennium Ride 2017
Following the success of our annual charity ride in January 2016, the KDF Millennium Ride will be returning for its 4th year in March 2017.
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20Nov 2016Posted by 20.11.2016 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar & Outing to Bollywood Veggies
On 20th November 2016, Renal Friends, a patient support group established by KDF for kidney patients and their families, organised an educational seminar to impart knowledge on heart diseases and highlight its close relation to kidney diseases.
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01Nov 2016Posted by 01.11.2016 | 12:00 AM
KDF Calendar 2016
In this calendar we feature 12 carefully curated motivational quotes, each accompanied by minimalist Illustrations beautifully drawn by students from the School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA).
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15Oct 2016Posted by 15.10.2016 | 12:00 AM
KDF Public Forum 2016
Joining the national war against diabetes, KDF put together a public health forum to impart knowledge on the prevention and management of diabetes, targeted at diabetes patients and the general public.
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05Aug 2016Posted by 05.8.2016 | 12:00 AM
Play Lah! Carnival 2016
Over the National Day weekend, KDF was privileged to be invited as one of the programme partners at the PlayLah! Carnival 2016 which was held at the Singapore Expo from 5 to 9 August 2016.
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23Jul 2016Posted by 23.7.2016 | 12:00 AM
KDF Flag Day 2016
The annual KDF Flag Day took place on 23 July 2016 and more than 800 volunteers from various schools, corporates and members of the public took part in this island-wide donation drive in aid of needy kidney patients.
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16Jul 2016Posted by 16.7.2016 | 12:00 AM
Lunar 7th Month 2016: Double Fortune
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Kidney Dialysis Foundation, we launched an exquisitely crafted charity icon for 2016 – aptly named “Double Fortune”.
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24Apr 2016Posted by 24.4.2016 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar & Outing to Singapore Flyer
On 24th April 2016, a patient education seminar was organised for patients to better understand their blood test results. During the course of the seminar, Dr Yeoh Lee Ying, a senior consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, highlight the causes of inadequate dialysis and malnutrition, then provided some tips on what to do in order to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle for dialysis patients.
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02Apr 2016Posted by 02.4.2016 | 12:00 AM
KDF Charity Netball 2016
KDF Charity Netball Competition 2016 was held on 2ndApril 2016 at Kallang Netball Centre and saw 30 netball teams from local schools and interest clubs vying for the top spot across three game categories.
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15Jan 2016Posted by 15.1.2016 | 12:00 AM
KDF Millennium Ride 2016
Riding into its third year, the KDF Millennium Ride 2016 was held from 15 – 18 January 2016. The ride saw 60 cyclists from diverse backgrounds participating in this annual long distance ride for charity.
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05Dec 2015Posted by 05.12.2015 | 12:00 AM
KDF Flag Day 2015
On 5 December 2015, over 140 volunteers stationed themselves at various locations in Singapore with one common aim—to raise funds for needy patients at KDF.
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15Nov 2015Posted by 15.11.2015 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar & Outing to Peranakan Museum
On 15th of November 2015, a patient education seminar was organised for patients to learn simple exercises that can be done during dialysis and at home.
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15Nov 2015Posted by 15.11.2015 | 12:00 AM
Community Outreach @ Jurong Spring
On 15thof November, residents of Jurong Spring spent their Sunday morning at the Healthy Minds, Happy Lives Carnival organised by Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) and Jurong Spring Community Centre. The carnival aimed to promote mental wellness and the importance of mental resilience.
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01Nov 2015Posted by 01.11.2015 | 12:00 AM
KDF Charity Calendar 2015
In partnership with The Student Agency (TSA) from Singapore Polytechnic Design School, KDF is proud to present a unique and must-have KDF 2015 Calendar – an 'Art Gallery of Food' that’s packed with gorgeous and well-choreographed food portraits, witty food wisdom, at an affordable price for charity!
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20Sep 2015Posted by 20.9.2015 | 12:00 AM
SG50 Patient Party 2015
In celebration of Singapore’s Golden Jubilee, staff from KDF put together a nostalgia-inducing ‘SG50 Patient Party’ for our patients and their caregivers on 20th September 2015, bringing together close to 100 participants from the extended KDF family.
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29Aug 2015Posted by 29.8.2015 | 12:00 AM
KDF Charity Netball 2015
KDF’s inaugural charity netball tournament was held on 29thAugust 2015 at St. Hilda’s Secondary School. The event attracted participation from 29 netball teams across two game categories (U17 and U14) and managed to raise close to $7,500.
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11Jul 2015Posted by 11.7.2015 | 12:00 AM
Lunar 7th Month 2015: Boundless Fortune
Fishes have long been associated with abundance and wealth, and the lotus an ultimate symbol of purity. Red lotus,inparticular, represents compassion. The Chinese word for fish (yu) is pronounced the same way as abundance, hence is often used to represent prosperity. Koi fish is most often associated with the yin-yangsymbol, and a pair of Koi typically signifies harmony and happiness.
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13Jun 2015Posted by 13.6.2015 | 12:00 AM
Charity Xiangqi Championship 2015
Singapore’s first ever Charity Xiangqi competition took place at the Bishan Community Club on the 13th and 14th of June 2015. Co-organised by KDF and the Singapore Xiangqi General Association, the event was a great success with over 200 participants.
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31May 2015Posted by 31.5.2015 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar: Living Matters
Illness and end of life. These are topics typically shunned by Asians as it is considered ‘inauspicious’ and a cultural taboo to talk about.
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07Mar 2015Posted by 07.3.2015 | 12:00 AM
KDF Charity Zumba 2015
On the 7th of March 2015, KDF held its first Zumba® Fitness party at the SCAPE Ground Theatre to raise funds for diabetes research.
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23Jan 2015Posted by 23.1.2015 | 12:00 AM
KDF Millennium Ride 2015
Following the success of our inaugural charity ride in 2014, KDF is honoured to partner the cycling interest group, EPIC Cyclist for a second year, to organise the KDF Millennium Ride 2015.
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07Dec 2014Posted by 07.12.2014 | 12:00 AM
Patient Outing to the S.E.A. Aquarium
On 7th December 2014, patients from KDF were accompanied by family members and volunteers on a one-day outing to the S.E.A. Aquarium in Sentosa. The outing began at the Maritime Experiential Museum where participants travelled back in time to uncover Asia’s maritime heritage.
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19Oct 2014Posted by 19.10.2014 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar 2014: My Vascular Access, My Lifeline
On 19th October 2014, a patient education seminar focusing on vascular access was held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens for our patients and their caregivers.
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13Sep 2014Posted by 13.9.2014 | 12:00 AM
KDF Flag Day 2014
13th September 2014 marked yet another KDF Flag Day, where volunteers from all walks of life gathered together to help raise funds for the needy kidney patients of KDF.
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08Jul 2014Posted by 08.7.2014 | 12:00 AM
Lunar 7th Month 2014: Auspicious Beginnings
The Chinese believe that the goat is an auspicious sign which embodies good luck. KDF's charity icon for the year, ‘Auspicious Beginnings’, features three of these auspicious animals standing on top of a cliff, a symbol of courage and tenacity. The coins held in its mouth signify good fortune, while the pine at the back of the icon represents longevity and everlasting life.
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25May 2014Posted by 25.5.2014 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar 2014: Cooking with Protein Sources
On the morning of 25th May 2014, Renal Friends – KDF's patient support group – held its first Patient Education Seminar of the year. Titled 'Cooking with Protein Sources', the seminar featured two main segments: a cooking demonstration by a professional chef followed by a cooking competition.
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29Mar 2014Posted by 29.3.2014 | 12:00 AM
World Kidney Day 2014
In celebration of World Kidney Day in March, KDF organised a series of health talks catering to the seniors in our community. Industry professionals shared on how to prevent and manage diabetes, kidney disease, and taught some simple exercises to keep an active lifestyle. Participants got themselves a free health screening test too!
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25Feb 2014Posted by 25.2.2014 | 12:00 AM
KDF Millennium Ride 2014
From February 25th to 28th, the KDF Millennium Ride 2014 saw 45 cyclists whisking through various cities in Malaysia, stopping over at Malacca, Kuantan and Mersing.
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12Jan 2014Posted by 12.1.2014 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar and One Day Tour to JB
On the 12th January 2014, Renal Friends organised a day tour to Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The tour began with a trip to a mushroom farm, where KDF patients were able to learn about the nutritional value of mushrooms.
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02Dec 2013Posted by 02.12.2013 | 12:00 AM
The Gift of Time
In December 2013, KDF launched a month-long ‘Gift of Time’ campaign, where we invited student volunteers to “give” their time to charity. We called for smile ambassadors to man our roving photo booth, and also for volunteers to lend us their voices for our charity carolling performances across the island.
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25Nov 2013Posted by 25.11.2013 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar and Outing to HortPark
On the 24th November 2013, Renal Friends organised a patient education seminar at HortPark.
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13Jul 2013Posted by 13.7.2013 | 12:00 AM
Lunar 7th Month 2013: A Safe Voyage
To kick-startour series of fundraising efforts for the lunar seventh month, KDF’s Chinese Community Committee held a Charity Icon Launching Ceremony and Appreciation Dinner at the Jade Room Restaurant at Hotel Royal on 13 July 2013.
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30Mar 2013Posted by 30.3.2013 | 12:00 AM
KDF Flag Day 2013
In conjunction with World Kidney Day in March, KDF had once again brought fundraising to the streets of Singapore with its Flag Day held on the 30th of March 2013. A total of 541 volunteers were mobilised to participate in the island wide street collection.
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24Mar 2013Posted by 24.3.2013 | 12:00 AM
Patient Education Seminar and Outing to Gardens By The Bay
Consultant dietitian Ms Lim Chi Lee was our guest speaker for the day and she shared her knowledge on topics such as nutrients of concerns during haemodialysis, how to maintain a balanced diet, reading food labels and more.
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01Mar 2013Posted by 01.3.2013 | 12:00 AM
Bits of Hope, Gifts of Life
In celebration of World Kidney Day in March, KDF launched the “Bits of Hope, Gifts of Life” campaign. The objectives of this meaningful campaign were to collect well-wishes and encouragement from members of the public for kidney patients and healthcare professionalswhile raising funds and promoting kidney health at the same time.
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18Mar 2012Posted by 18.3.2012 | 12:00 AM
Pledge towards a Healthy Lifestyle
In celebration of World Kidney Day in 2012, KDF organised a public awareness and fundraising event – Pledge for Kidneys, Pledge to Save Lives. The objective of the event is not only to raise funds, but also to promote the following 3 pledges towards a healthy lifestyle.
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20Aug 2011
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KDF 15th Anniversary Open House
On the 20th of August 2011, KDF held its inaugural open house as part of its 15th Anniversary celebrations. The event was held at KDF’s newly renovated Bishan dialysis centre and Bishan Community Club which was just a stone’s throw away.
