When Britishborn Michael Gray came to Singapore in the 1980s, the chartered accountant soon became involved in advocating for greater access to services and facilities for the disabled such as the toilets on Singapore Airlines.

That was just one of his quiet contributions to society’s underprivileged over 40 years. As an unpaid volunteer, he has gone from sitting on the boards of the National Council of Social Service and the Community Chest; to founding SUNDAC, a firstofitskind centre for the intellectually disabled; to serving at the Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre, and at PAVE, a nonprofit dealing with family violence. Host Jo Tan finds out what has driven this naturalised citizen.

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0:00 Introducing Michael Gray
3:05 How he got involved with Community Chest
4:00 A disability blueprint for Singapore
5:13 Helping the intellectually disabled in Singapore
8:47 Tackling family violence at PAVE
12:37 At SUNDAC and NCSS: A trip down memory lane
16:27 Giving back to society as a freemason
17:44 Meeting Michael’s family

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About the show: For decades, they have quietly contributed to Singapore in healthcare, social service, philanthropy and the arts. Join presenter Jo Tan to find out what they do, what drives them and why they consider themselves Singaporeans at heart.
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