As part of ongoing community efforts in Singapore, a group of Intertek colleagues partnered with the Children’s Cancer Foundation to bring moments of joy and comfort to children spending the holidays in a cancer ward.

Funds raised through the Hair for Hope initiative were thoughtfully redirected toward this Christmas outreach, allowing collective efforts to support children and families during an especially difficult time. Rather than a traditional year-end celebration, the focus shifted to creating something meaningful for the wider community.

Because hospital ward restrictions limited the number of in-person visitors, colleagues across the organisation found other ways to take part. Many contributed by creating handmade crochet keychains for the children and nursing staff, which were included in festive goodie bags prepared for the visit. Each item carried care, creativity, and a sense of connection from those who could not be there in person.

During the visit to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, volunteers spent time with children ranging from one to 14 years old. Festive goodie bags, along with interactive entertainment, helped create moments of laughter and light for the children and their caregivers, offering a brief but meaningful pause from the challenges of hospital life.

This initiative is a simple but powerful reminder of what Building Back Ever Better looks like in practice: coming together as a community, choosing compassion, and using our collective energy to lift others when it matters most.