Alumni Pair Steps Up for Charity

“Why I’m a Uni Rep” by Blair Allan (2018 cohort)

“I signed up as a Uni Rep so current students would be able to message me in regards to studying Neuroscience or about the University of Leeds (opposite), where I am currently. I remember when I was at Tanglin, it felt difficult to differentiate between the courses universities offer and I thought with the bit of experience I have, I could help make someone’s decision a little easier.

While my role is mainly answering questions about courses at Leeds and its student life, I have also visited Tanglin as an official representative of the university alongside my tutor. I spoke to current students and gave my honest insights; again, to help students make a more informed choice about their next steps.

The experience has been great; hopefully, my advice has made an impact and helped students feel more Above: Blair visits Tanglin to talk next steps.

comfortable in making what can be difficult choices about life after Tanglin.

I hope to continue helping students out and giving back to Tanglin – it gave so much to me!”

Step Change

How can you be more active in your community? The answer isn’t simple when you consider the social distancing measures and travel restrictions that may be in place where you live.

For two members of the 2020 cohort, Roisin Dunne and Huw Jones, the solution was found inside the box. Proving there are no limits on fundraising possibilities, the pair raised SGD1650 for a local charity, the Samaritans of Singapore, from the confines of quarantine. Roisin and Huw each walked 150km over their 13-day stretch in a Singapore hotel, completing more than 1500 laps of their seven-metre-long room each day to make up the distance. Says Roisin, “Many people have struggled with their mental health [this year], so raising money for a charity like the Samaritans of Singapore [SOS] seemed very appropriate. Although some days were harder and more painful than others, the feeling of accomplishment after each day was incredible, and knowing that the money was going to such a vital cause made it even better.”

We congratulate Roisin and Huw for their inspiring efforts. To read the full story on their achievement, or to watch a time-lapse video of its completion, scan the QR code below.