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Matters of the Heart
Where stories are told & perspectives are shaped.


"Be clear about your goals and stay focused." - Ping Boon Chia (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
With the topic of Mental Health & Well-being gaining attention and sparking conversations about the pivotal role that Mental Wellness...
Oct 17, 2023


Overcoming one obstacle at a time: Roxanne Enriquez (AR!SE Athlete Fundraiser)
Credit: Iman Hashim Being part of the National Team has been a long-standing dream of mine since I started my Athletics career in...
Sep 1, 2023


"One cannot undo what has already happened." - Callista Chen (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
Nestled within the Singapore Pickleball scene is a story that revolves around a young woman who transitioned from being a national golfer...
Aug 25, 2023


A Leap of Faith to Estonia: Raeshon Loo (AR!SE Athlete Fundraiser)
The past two years of my life saw multiple challenges and setbacks. I served in the Navy as part of mandatory National service duties and...
Aug 1, 2023


"Stress is individualised." - John Ng (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
With the topic of Mental Health & Well-being gaining attention and sparking conversations about the pivotal role that Mental Wellness...
Jul 31, 2023


"Everyday has to be meaningful." - Sandy Lim (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
With the topic of Mental Health & Well-being gaining attention and sparking conversations about the pivotal role that Mental Wellness...
Jul 20, 2023


"It’s about knowing how to pick yourself up" - Tommy & Jia Hui (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
With the topic of Mental Health & Well-being gaining attention and sparking conversations about the pivotal role that Mental Wellness...
Jul 9, 2023


"Give yourself a chance to re-experience things." - Chloe Tan (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
With the topic of Mental Health & Well-being gaining attention and sparking conversations about the pivotal role that Mental Wellness...
Jun 27, 2023


"Pickleball brings the whole family together." - Derrick & Jean (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
With the topic of Mental Health & Well-being gaining attention and sparking conversations about the pivotal role that Mental Wellness...
Jun 19, 2023


"Believe in yourself." - Elaine Yong (Mental Wellness through Pickleball)
With the topic of Mental Health & Well-being gaining attention and sparking conversations about the pivotal role that Mental Wellness...
Jun 4, 2023


“I’m always up for a challenge!” - Gabriel Lee, Wings Athletics Club
Back in November, AR!SE announced our partnership with Wings Athletics Club as they launched their very own Wings Athletic Club Support...
Jan 26, 2023


“Only through testing are you able to know your limits.” - Dewey Ng, Wings Athletic Club
Back in November, AR!SE announced our partnership with Wings Athletics Club as they launched their very own Wings Athletic Club Support...
Jan 18, 2023


“There is a lot of beauty in the struggle.” - Brandon Heng, Wings Athletics Club
Back in November, AR!SE announced our partnership with Wings Athletics Club as they launched their very own Wings Athletic Club Support...
Dec 28, 2022


My Story, My Pride: “Accept that finding people who truly understand you is rare.” - Nadya Wong
As I glance across the cafeteria, my gaze transfixes on a bright-eyed teenage girl with a big smile plastered on her vibrant face. She...
Dec 8, 2022


My Story, my pride: “Always hold space for the people around you before it's too late.” - Hannah Tan
I've always focused on covering stories & perspectives of our AR!SE community members until a friend of mine said: "Eh, you went through...
Dec 1, 2022


“It’s time we gave back.” - Kenneth Khoo, Wings Athletics Club (Athlete Support Fund)
Kenneth, after running his final race as a National athlete in the Men’s 4x400m relay at the 2015 SEA Games in front of his home crowd....
Nov 4, 2022


My story. My pride: “We need ‘colours’ or variety in this world to make it beautiful” - Jonathan Nah
Credits: Jonathan Nah ADHD... Autism... Dyslexia... Many of us may perceive these neurological conditions as debilitating disabilities...
Sep 22, 2022


My story, My pride: “Surrendering your worries is the best thing ever.” - Meredith Engle
Meredith, soaring to a personal best in the High Jump. (Credits: Liberty Athletics) Every sporting season, we read inspiring stories of...
Aug 31, 2022


My Story, My Pride: “Everyone is on a different timeline.” - Grace Chua
Credits: Grace Chua At first glance, one might think of her as a soft-spoken and shy person. However, once you get to know Grace, you...
Aug 25, 2022


3 Lessons that Fatherhood has taught me - Philip Goh
By Philip Goh For this coming Father’s Day, we asked one of our AR!SE community members to share 3 key lessons that he has learned from...
Jun 19, 2022
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