The Cancer Research and Education Fund (CREF) was set up to support the funding of research and education, as well as to spearhead cancer control programmes at the National Cancer Centre, Singapore (NCCS). CREF is managed by the NCC Foundation Office of NCCS.

As a national and regional centre of excellence, the NCCS provides a comprehensive range of high quality, holistic and cost effective clinical services to its patients. These are directed at the prevention, treatment and control of cancer.

Our concept of cancer care is patient-focused, with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working together to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. This means that apart form clinical care, we also offer a wide range of psychological and social support services for our cancer patients and caregivers.

10th Anniversary Gala
For NCC's 10th Anniversary Charity Gala in 2009, funds from the purchase of dinner tables and direct donations will still be channeled for crucial medical research. However, in view of the bleak economy, we will be launching a patient outreach programme specifically to provide bursaries and tuition for young children of our needy cancer patients.

Our doctors have been working closely with our medical social workers to secure the future of these children, who are neglected when their parents are in the hospital or passed away.

The Cancer Research and Education Fund (CREF) will be the channel through which donations and contributions will be given to these children in the form of educational support.

Education
CREF also aims to educate and raise public awareness of cancer through cancer control, education and prevention programmes. Through education, we empower individuals by helping them reduce their risks of contracting the disease through early detection and cancer preventive habits.

Support CREF to Fight against Cancer
NCCS's achievements in cancer care are the result of its relentless pursuit of cancer treatment, research, and education. This is made possible from block grants from the government, increasing voluntary gifts from well-wishers and those who have chosen to identify with its mission and cause.

Since its inception in 1988, CREF has raised funds in a variety of ways to support specific research and education projects. Examples include: Kids Against Cancer Awareness Campaign, FIRSTLIGHT Let’s Beat Cancer Together, and numerous Benefit events. Funds for research has been directed to supplement the on-going efforts of outstanding scientists and clinicians.

CREF continues to help donors to become part of the Fight against Cancer. CREF will assist donors to plan their gifts in a manner that would fulfill their individual philanthropic vision in the most cost-effective and tax-advantaged means.

Financial Information
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Charity Status
Charity Registration No: 01481
Charity Registration Date: 14 December 2000
Gov. Instrument: Rules & Regulations
ROS Registration No: Not Applicable
Date of Establishment: 21 July 1998

IPC Status
Effective Date: : 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010
Member of Central Fund: Health Endowment Fund

Patron
Lee Hsien Loong

Board of Trustees

Chairman
Prof Tan Ser Kiat
Group Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Health Services

Members
Mr Ng Boon Yew
Chairman, Raffles Campus Pte Ltd

Prof Soo Khee Chee
Director, National Cancer Centre Singapore

Mr George Thia Peng Heok
Director, Phoenix Capital Pte Ltd

Auditor
Ernst & Young

Contact Us:
NCC Foundation Office
National Cancer Centre, Singapore
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
Tel: +65 6236 9430/440
Fax: +65 6536 5503
Email: NCCFoundation@nccs.com.sg