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Terminally-ill woman gets to see son wed, thanks to help from charity

Source Website: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/terminally-ill-woman-gets-see-son-wed-thanks-help-charity
By Theresa Tan, Senior Social Affairs Correspondent, The New Paper, 14 October 2020 at 06:00 am


It was Madam Ng Yuet Hay's wish to see her eldest son Chia Fu Yong get married.
PHOTO: It was Madam Ng Yuet Hay's wish to see her eldest son Chia Fu Yong get married. Ambulance Wish Singapore fulfils wishes of terminally ill patients. The charity sent Madam Ng, who is now bedridden and staying at home, to the solemnisation ceremony in an ambulance.
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When Madam Ng Yuet Hay, 71, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in July, her son Chia Fu Yong, 35, rushed to fulfil her long-cherished wish to see him tie the knot.

He and his girlfriend of four years, Ms Tan Mei Xuan, 28, planned their wedding in two months.

Mr Chia said: "I was afraid she wouldn't be able to see me wed. It's very hard to say how long she has left."


Today we carried out a really sweet wish. Mdm Ng‘s wish is to attend her son’s wedding. It is our honour to be able to...

Posted by Ambulance Wish Singapore on Saturday, October 10, 2020

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They were among the 876 couples who said their vows last Saturday - Oct 10, the most popular wedding date this year.


Madam Ng Yuet Hay watching her son Chia Fu Yong marry Ms Tan Mei Xuan last Saturday, with the help of Ambulance Wish Singapore, a charity that fulfils the last wishes of the terminally ill.
PHOTO: Madam Ng Yuet Hay watching her son Chia Fu Yong marry Ms Tan Mei Xuan last Saturday, with the help of Ambulance Wish Singapore, a charity that fulfils the last wishes of the terminally ill.
Chia Fu Yong, 35, and his girlfriend of four years, Ms Tan Mei Xuan, 28, planned their wedding in two months.
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They were among the 876 couples who said their vows last Saturday - Oct 10, the most popular wedding date this year.
PHOTO: They were among the 876 couples who said their vows last Saturday - Oct 10, the most popular wedding date this year.
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The couple had help from Ambulance Wish Singapore, a charity that fulfils the last wishes of terminally ill patients.

The charity sent Madam Ng, who is now bedridden and staying at home, to the solemnisation ceremony in an ambulance.

A nurse from Dover Park Hospice which provided palliative care to Madam Ng at home, alerted the charity of her wish.

Brimming with tears, Mr Chia said: "I saw my mum smile during the solemnisation and I could see she was very happy. I'm very happy I fulfilled her wish."


Brimming with tears, Mr Chia said: 'I saw my mum smile during the solemnisation and I could see she was very happy. I'm very happy I fulfilled her wish.'
PHOTO: Brimming with tears, Mr Chia said: "I saw my mum smile during the solemnisation and I could see she was very happy. I'm very happy I fulfilled her wish."
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Mr Chia, a programme manager, had proposed to Ms Tan, who runs an ice cream shop, at the start of the year.

They had not set a wedding date, but he had next year in mind.

Tentative plans were fast-tracked when his mother, who used to work as an administrative assistant, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.

Mr Chia, the eldest of three children, said: "The diagnosis came as a shock. The doctor said she probably has about one year left to live."


Mr Chia, the eldest of three children
PHOTO: Mr Chia, the eldest of three children, said: "The diagnosis came as a shock. The doctor said she probably has about one year left to live."
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So the pair, who met while volunteering, decided to wed on Oct 10, as it was an auspicious date both sets of parents liked and the "10/10" date sounded nice, he said.

Two weeks before the big day, Madam Ng's condition began to deteriorate steadily and the family feared she would not live to witness his nuptials.

But she pulled through.

Madam Ng attended the ceremony at Marina One while lying on a stretcher, accompanied by a nurse. She cannot sit up for more than 10 minutes without experiencing pain.


Madam Ng attended the ceremony at Marina One while lying on a stretcher, accompanied by a nurse.
PHOTO: Madam Ng attended the ceremony at Marina One while lying on a stretcher, accompanied by a nurse. She cannot sit up for more than 10 minutes without experiencing pain.
Two weeks before the big day, Madam Ng's condition began to deteriorate steadily and the family feared she would not live to witness his nuptials. But she pulled through.
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Dr Ong Yew Jin, chairman of Ambulance Wish Singapore, said: "Madam Ng could barely speak, but she managed to whisper to the nurse and our volunteer that she was very happy."

Mr Chia said: "Ambulance Wish put in the effort to get to know my mum and to make her comfortable. It's really very nice of them to do so."


Today we carried out a really sweet wish.
PHOTO: “Today we carried out a really sweet wish. Mdm Ng‘s wish is to attend her son’s wedding. It is our honour to be able to help Mdm Ng with her wish. The sweetest moment was when a beaming Mdm Ng joined the guests in applauding for the newlywed couple the moment they were pronounced husband and wife 👰🤵It is in all likelihood, the sweetest, proudest moment for any parent.
Big thanks to our volunteer Yoke Ling for carrying out the wish. Also Caring Hearts Nursing
 and Comfort Ambulance for the professional and pleasant service as always.
With Mdm Ng joining her family in this joyous occasion, we have created precious memories that will last forever ❤️.” - Ambulance Wish Singapore
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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
PHOTO: "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17).
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds
By Theresa Tan, Senior Social Affairs Correspondent, The New Paper, 14 October 2020 at 06:00 am
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[1] Theresa Tan, Senior Social Affairs Correspondent, The New Paper, Terminally-ill woman gets to see son wed, thanks to help from charity, posted on 14 October 2020 at 06:00 am, https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/terminally-ill-woman-gets-see-son-wed-thanks-help-charity


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