Her goal is to raise S$100,000 for the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to aid cancer research and patient support.
Model Ong Bee Yan has witnessed several people in her circle – her uncle, aunt, two cousins, sister-in-law and mother – go through cancer. But nothing prepared her for what she would go through emotionally and mentally when her son, Chia Rong Liang, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2021.
Having seen what her family members went through during their cancer journeys, Ong was “inspired to bring hope and positivity to those struggling with cancer”. And she chose the runway to be her platform with the launch of Fashion for Cancer , which she kickstarted and organised. "I started researching online about pancreatic cancer and its prognosis, and the information I came across was devastating and shocking. When reality truly sunk in, I found myself overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness, helplessness, excruciating pain and sadness.”Ong added that having Chia go through his surgery during the height of the pandemic with COVID-19 restrictions in place made it even more challenging for regular visits.
Aged between 14 and 59 years, these models come from all walks of life, highlighting that cancer can happen to anybody, regardless of age, race and gender. They include Chia, Mediacorp actress Pan Ling Ling, photographer-filmmaker Nicky Loh and Manhunt Singapore 2021/2022 first runner-up Arun Rosiah.So why a fashion show? Ong admitted that being a model set the wheels in her head turning.
But more important, Ong hopes that the Fashion for Cancer initiative will become an annual event. “I hope it will grow into a big event with more sponsors participating and working towards a good cause. Ultimately, I envision Fashion for Cancer to be a charity fashion show that Singaporeans can be proud of.
“I think being onstage with the other cancer survivors and seeing us all glowing and growing strong after cancer is a very powerful thing.”And while all three models CNA Lifestyle spoke to are generally excited about the upcoming fashion show, no one is more excited than Rosiah. “I dream of being the first platinum bearded senior male model in Singapore, and am hoping that this fashion show will also pave the way for my modelling career. I know that I got what it takes to succeed.
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