Gareth Chua – 2021 SG Silent Hero

19 September 2021  •  3 mins read

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Gareth Chua
Inspiring Youth Winner – 2021
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Mr. Gareth Chua is a 22-year-old youth with autism, and one of eight YMCA Special Needs Ambassadors who are leading the YMCA Inclusive Challenge.

Mr. Gareth is currently attempting to climb 3,776m from Singapore to “virtually conquer Mt Fuji” in order to raise funds and awareness for YMCA Special Needs programmes in the process. When Mr. Gareth learnt that this challenge would raise funds for programmes that empower other youth with special needs, and raise awareness about special needs to the public, he enthusiastically agreed to take on the role.

His passion and determination shone through as he completed the challenge ahead of over 730 participants from the public. He went on hikes, and also climbed up and down his HDB buildings. He has since accumulated enough elevation to have summited Mt Everest thrice.

Mr. Gareth’s accomplishments have since been featured on local media and online websites, including Salt and Light. His story has inspired many members of the public and advocated through action for the capabilities of persons with special needs. His perseverance also served as great encouragement to his fellow ambassadors with special needs and reminded other persons with special needs in the public to pursue their dreams bravely.

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Mr Gareth Chua was nominated for the “Inspiring Youth” Category for the SSH Awards 2021. He was the selected winner and received award from Guest of Honour: Mr. Lawrence Wong – Minister for Financeat Shangri-La Hotel on 28th August 2021.

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Other 2021 Silent Heroes

Priscilla Ong – Heart of Humanity Category Winner
Anson Ng – Outstanding Adult Category Winner
Cyril Ong – Pioneer of  Promise Category Winner
Siddarth Pisharody – Compassionate Foreigner Category Winner

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The Silent Heroes Award Presentation is an annual ceremony organised by CAS – Civilians Association (Singapore). The aim of the award is to recognise ordinary, everyday Singaporeans and permanent residents for their extraordinary humanity and compassion towards people, causes, and missions.

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Recognising humanity with an award that expresses gratitude of our society for their kindness towards fellow individuals, families, community and environment. Through this award, we look forward to inspiring more to become Silent Heroes. Someday soon, everyone shall be a Silent Hero, not only in Singapore but globally.