Meet the people behind ABC Celebrate Life!
Have a peek at the faces behind the programme.
Dr Karmen Wong,
Founding Chairman
“As a practising oncologist for the last 30 years, I have had the privilege of serving thousands of patients with breast cancer. I am completely convinced that a healthy and resilient mind after breast cancer is the cornerstone of recovery.
I have seen the ongoing fear of many patients, even years after their initial diagnoses. I want to see them overcome their fears.
With this programme, I believe we can empower these women to take charge of rebuilding their lives because no one can do it better than themselves.”
Let's hear from our Founding Chairman of ABC Celebrate Life! -
Dr Karmen Wong
Medical Director, Specialist in Medical Oncology MBBS (AUS), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Glasg), MMed (Int Med), FAM
Videography kindly sponsored by Dawn Lee Videography
Wendy Chua,
Lead Facilitator
“In designing this programme, I conducted focus groups with breast cancer survivors to understand their needs and aspirations.
I believe that our programme will give women the tools to grow their resilience, so they can bounce forward towards new possibilities in life, family and even work.
We will share strategies to manage change and emotions, and habits for self-growth and transformation.
And there is also room to have fun too!”
Cally Koh,
Programme Director
“Given a choice, I would not change my cancer experience… It helped me find my purpose, to help other women with breast cancer to live a purposeful, beautiful and healthy life and hence my passion in ABC!”
Meet Our Core Team Members
Amanda Chan
Joint Programme Manager
" I was sailing once on a similar ship in dark waters and in a raging storm .It is a wonderful full circle to return and serve as a keeper of a little lighthouse - the ABC programme and now beaming out light into the darkness for others. to reach safe shores."
Kavitha Karuppannan
Joint Programme Manager
“ABC transformed my life and set me free. I now return to help other women learn skills to get back on their feet and fly again too. It is a privilege to see tears transform into smiles.”
Ung Bee Koon
Joint-Participant Lead
“It is a blessing to be a blessing. Thank you for having me.”
Kwa Lay Teng
Joint-Participant Lead
“The programme gave me tools to help me manage and understand my emotions... It was also comforting to meet people going through the same problems as me.”
Lim Lay Kee
Joint-Small Group Facilitator Lead
“During my time in ABC, both as a participant and a SGF, there was always this powerful positive vibe that is enlightening and inspiring. I am coming back for more!”
Camelia Ang
Joint-Small Group Facilitator Lead
“Crafted my life purpose during the ABC programme – to love and inspire others. Looking forward to sharing my journey and blessings with others.”
Pauline Poon
Tech and Media Lead
"ABC taught me skills to transform my life. However, it is only through the friendship and sharing during the programme that my "operating system software’ gets implemented. I now make it a point to come back every year for my ‘annual software upgrade’."
Our Super Star Team- Small Group Facilitators
The work that we do will not be possible without the incredible contribution and love shown to us by our group of former participants who have returned as volunteer facilitators for the programme. These women are the backbone of our ABC Celebrate Life! programme. They connect the participants to the programme and give their time unconditionally to make ABC Celebrate Life! a success.