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On 11^th December 2019, Ashtead Technology Singapore had their CSR activity with the cancer fighters at 365CPS Ang Mo Kio Social Service Centre (AMK SSC). They organised a mini Christmas celebration packed with trivia quizzes and cosplays that brought much cheer and joy to the participants. The director of Ashtead went the extra mile to dress up as Santa to surprise the participants and took many photos with them! It was undeniably a great day of fun for the cancer fighters.

Ashtead Technology is a global leader in the provision of technically advanced subsea solutions, tools and systems. Ashtead has the largest equipment rental fleet in the industry with over 19,000 assets that customers can access to perform a variety of tasks such as subsea dredging, inspection or survey. 

For their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity, Ashtead chose to collaborate with 365CPS and to interact with our cancer-fighting beneficiaries. Employees at Ashtead have a strong sense of giving back to the community and wanted to show their support in the cancer-fighting scene as cancer is a disease that impacts everyone one way or another. In their interaction with cancer fighters, one volunteer commented that, “This voluntary experience has made me realised there are many strong and positive people around. It is important to have a healthy body and happy mind and I hope to achieve this too.”

When asked about the meaning of CSR, the director at Ashtead believes that CSR reminds people that “the thing that matters most is the relationships and connections we have with others”. Living in a frantic-paced world causes us to sometimes forget the wider community among us; we do not exist alone and thus the relationships we make with others create meaning and purpose. Giving back to the community is one of the ways to develop relationships and connections that matter.

 As an encouragement to other organisations to embark on CSR activities, the director mentioned that, “CSR allows employees to fill their emotional and spiritual cup and gain perspective that enables them to be more valued contributors in all areas of their lives, including at work.” He believes that CSR “is an investment in the health and wellbeing of your employees, as well as the community”.  

To cancer fighters who are fighting the battle, Ashtead would like to take this opportunity to encourage fighters to find a community like 365CPS, one that will be alongside you on the battle towards recovery. You are never alone in this battle and the support that comes from the community will give you the strength to battle on.

Join Ashtead in making meaningful relationships with cancer fighters as we embark together on exciting CSR activities!