Support Singapore Heart Foundation (Join SHF)
I was touched by efforts of Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF). Since 1970, the foundation has been dedicated to promoting better heart health for every individual living in Singapore. Since December 2023, I have been raising funds towards the work of the foundation (donate). As part of this initiative, I pledged to cycle 1,000 km (620 miles) and raise SGD 1,000. The fundraiser has now exceeded SGD 2,000, and such a response has motivated me to continue it beyond its initial targets. SHF recognised this campaign as one of the 55 Stories of Resilience during the foundation’s 55th anniversary celebrations (SHF Resilient stories).
Leverage STEM (Research)
I strongly believe that recent advancements in data science, and computer engineering can go a long way in our fight against CVDs. My research demonstrates importance of healthy diet, and active lifestyle in lowering the risk of CVDs in youth (Heart-Smart Eating: How Your Diet Impacts Cardiovascular Health). My stint in 3D printing and virtual reality laboratory at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, India has convinced me that technology can play a crucial role in treating CVDs (3D printing in medicine, AI and CVD).
Spread awareness (Education)
This campaign is also about sharing my learnings among my peers.Through my sessions in schools I aim to share my knowledge about role that diet, lifestyle, and habits play in CVDs. By spreading such awareness, I hope to reduce the prevalence of CVDs.