02/09/2026
Writing with Heart: Celebrating Our HAIsian!
Our HAIsians recently took part in the Live On Festival (LOF) Essay Writing Competition, an initiative by the National Organ Transplant Unit (NOTU), Ministry of Health (MOH). Through art and writing, the festival encourages youths to explore the deeply human topic of organ donation and transplantation, while reflecting on values of responsibility, compassion and empathy.
We are proud to share that our Secondary 2 HAIsian, Emma Lien Ruelle from 2 Charity, received the Merit Award in the Junior Category! 👏
Told from the unusual perspective of a donated heart, Emma’s essay follows its journey from Asher, a young man who loses his life in an accident, to Hailey, a girl given a new chance at life through his gift. Through this poignant story, she explores the idea that death does not always mean disappearance — through organ donation, a part of someone, and the life they lived, can continue in another.
🗳️ Show Your Support – Vote for Emma!
Emma’s essay is also in the running for the Voter’s Choice Award, and we invite the Hai Sing community to read her essay and cast your vote in support of her! Each person may vote up to three times per competition category.
📅 Voting closes Sunday, 6 September 2026, at 11.59pm.
Read. Reflect. Vote. Let’s show our support for Emma and celebrate a HAIsian who has used the power of words to explore what it truly means to live on. 💙
Vote here:
Journey of a transplanted organ.