Dr. William Tan
Neuroscientist, Paralympian, Ultramarathoner and Veteran Fundraiser

Driven by his philosophy that winning medals should not be an end to itself, but "a means to further goodness and to help people", Dr William Tan, a neuroscientist, has to date helped raised more than $12 million for various charitable organizations, locally and internationally through wheelchair ultramarathons.

Notwithstanding his disability that confines him to a wheelchair, the Fulbright Scholar has shown outstanding strength and perseverance in overcoming adversities, winning for himself international recognition and local applaud through numerous awards for his significant contributions in humanitarian and community service.

In 1995, Dr Tan received the Singapore Youth Award, the highest national youth honour in Singapore. He also received the Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore Award the following year.

His tremendous determination and fighting spirit continues to serve as a constant source of inspiration not only to the disabled, but also to the community at large.