SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – December 22, 2023 – In support of MDRT members and in the spirit of generosity, representatives from
MDRT and the
MDRT Foundation – the charitable arm of MDRT – donated SGD13,000 each to the two
Furthermore™ and
Make-a-Wish® Singapore. Contributions further demonstrate the MDRT Foundation’s mission of generosity, service and impact around the world.
From left to right: Nicole Squires: Senior Director of Business Development at MDRT, Steve Stahr, CEO of MDRT, Chin Lin Chong Senior Financial Director of AIDHA, Tenzin Quek, National President of MDRT MCC and Senior Managing Director of Great Eastern Life Insurance, Jeneve Lim, Director of Community Partnership at Make-a-Wish Singapore, Gina Van Dijk: Senior Director of Global Markets at MDRT.
Aidha is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to low-income migrant domestic workers and women in Singapore, helping them achieve economic independence through financial education, wealth creation and entrepreneurship. Aidha has been able to help her alumni significantly increase their monthly savings, with 80% reporting growth in their savings. Additionally, the number of alumni reporting owning a business increased from 6% to 40%. By supporting Aidha’s efforts, MDRT and the MDRT Foundation are able to help more women on the path to financial stability.
Make-a-Wish Singapore is a charity that grants wishes to local children with serious illnesses and is the only one of its kind in Singapore. The organization’s ongoing efforts to help children dealing with serious illnesses can provide hope to children and their families. MDRT and the MDRT Foundation have long supported the Make-a-Wish Foundation and local chapters around the world.
Make-a-Wish made a main platform presentation at the 1985 MDRT annual meeting, when it was a smaller and less widely recognized organization. The presentation had a huge impact on MDRT members, who went on to found 45 local chapters in 5 countries. Over the years, the MDRT Foundation has awarded hundreds of grants to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and various local chapters, totaling over SGD 670,600.
Through the MDRT Whole Person concept, members strive to provide service and have a positive influence in their communities. Integrating the concept into their lifestyle helps members align with their values and dedicate time, energy and financial resources to their community. This allows them to become positive role models and uplift those around them.
“MDRT and the MDRT Foundation are both dedicated to helping increase financial literacy and helping those in need,” said MDRT Senior Vice President Carol Kheng, ChFC. “These donations help us continue our efforts to increase industry participation and support charities around the world.”
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