PSSA 2002 - Individual Category Award Winner

Dr Wong Meng Ee

Dr Wong Meng Ee started losing his sight at the age of 10. In spite of that, he had continued with his studies and eventually graduated with a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Cambridge.

Dr Wong has devoted much time and effort, particularly over the last five years, to raise awareness of the less fortunate in our community, and as a fund-raiser for various charities including the Parkway Healthcare Foundation and the Singapore Sports Council for the Disabled. He has also presented public talks on disability-related issues such as "The Future of Disability Sports in Singapore" at the Disability Sports Seminar 2001. Above all, Dr Wong is a dedicated volunteer, companion and counsellor to many elderly and disabled persons.

From 1999 to February this year, he helped develop and found the Retinitis Pigmentosa Society, Singapore. Currently, he is involved in a fund-raising and public awareness project known as the Blind Cow Restaurant Project 2002 under the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped for the visually impaired community.

On the sporting front, Dr Wong has received many accolades as a representative of Singapore in various international sporting meets. He last represented Singapore at the recent Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Dr Wong has demonstrated that visual impairment is not an impediment to nation building and contribution to Singapore. Besides his involvement in various organisations and societies, he also chairs the Accessibility Consultative Focus Group of the Remaking Singapore Committee.

Recognised for his unwavering commitment to raising the awareness of the less fortunate in our community and in raising much-needed funds for charitable organisations, Dr Wong is indeed an excellent role model for all Singaporeans.

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