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My Involvement with Charities

Chatted with a friend about doing merits: social service, helping others in need, donations and charity service.  I told my friend that my contributions are small, but I have been doing such things for a long time, especially offering my service (for free) when needed.  I am heavily influenced by my late father and late younger brother Dennis Ng.  My Dad used to help out in the Chinatown hawkers association, 7th-month events and gave free repair of shoes for people.   My late brother Dennis Ng was well-known for donating big sums (5-figure) to Tzu Chi Singapore.  He also did many free talks and education for people in personal finance and entrepreneurship.   Compared to them, I am nothing, I told my friend.  But I do whatever I can offer my expertise.   The organizations, past and present, that I was involved in include Soheaven training, Agora Speakers Club, Chinese Development Assistance Council, Toastmasters International, Associ...