Viva Foundation For Children With Cancer

What Viva Foundation For Children With Cancer does

VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer is a Singapore-registered charitable foundation (UEN 200601578E, Charity Registration 01961) established in 2006 that operates across three pillars — research, medical care, and education — to improve survival and quality-of-life outcomes for children with cancer in Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region. It co-funds and co-brands clinical infrastructure at the National University Hospital through the VIVA-University Children's Cancer Centre (VUC3, opened March 2009) and the VIVA-KKH Paediatric Brain and Solid Tumour Programme (established 2015 with KK Women's and Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), and supports translational research chairs such as the Mrs Lee Kong Chian Chair in Advanced Cellular Therapy and the VIVA-NUS CenTRAL leukaemia research centre. Its education portfolio includes the annual St. Jude-VIVA Forum in Paediatric Oncology (running since 2007, 18th edition in 2024), the Paediatric Oncology Nursing Course (123 graduates since 2007), VABMT Schools (since 2017), the VIVA Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium, the VIVA-Asia Rare Tumour Board webinars, and the VIVA-Chung Hwa TCM Health Talks.

The foundation's revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels rather than commercial product sales: tax-deductible individual donations (eligible for 2.5x deduction in Singapore) collected via its website, PayNow, bank transfer, and give.asia; event-based fundraising including the Hope Gala Dinner (S$5,000 per table), VIVA Charity Walk, VIVA Fiesta, and the new VIVA Concerti; and corporate sponsorships and CSR partnerships with organisations including Miltenyi Biotec, UOB, Mewah, Jumbo Seafood, Savills, Bayer South East Asia, and Amgen Singapore. Distribution is hybrid: clinical services flow through anchor hospital partners (NUH, KKH), professional education is delivered via symposia, webinars, and a member-authenticated Digital Library, and community fundraising is driven through events, Facebook, email newsletters, and earned media. VIVA coordinates the Asia Childhood Cancer Alliance (ACCA), a 12-country regional network of clinicians and multisectoral collaborators, and reports impact outcomes including 80.3% 5-year event-free survival in the CCCG-ALL-2015 study (7,640 patients), >80% projected cure rates in the Malaysia-Singapore ALL trial, and the graduation of 123 paediatric oncology nurses across five countries.

Name

Viva Foundation For Children With Cancer

Legal name

VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer

Website

https://viva.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer is a Singapore-registered charity, founded in 2006, that funds paediatric oncology research, co-brands clinical care at NUH and KKH, and runs regional medical education across 12 Asian countries in partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Ownership category

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Product category

Childhood Cancer Nonprofit / Pediatric Oncology Charity

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Childhood cancer charity
• Pediatric oncology research
• Cancer survivorship programs
• Medical education symposiums
• Charitable healthcare funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: VIVA Foundation generates revenue primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors. Donations are eligible for 2.5 times tax-deductible receipts in Singapore, incentivizing charitable giving. The foundation also organizes fundraising events such as gala dinners, charity walks, concerts, and corporate partnerships to generate donations.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: The foundation organizes paid and free public events including the VIVA Fiesta concert, VIVA Charity Walk, VIVA-Chung Hwa TCM Health Talks, and gala dinners. Some events involve ticket sales while others are free public events that generate donations and raise awareness.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsors such as Miltenyi Biotec, UOB, Mewah, Jumbo Seafood, and others provide sponsorship funding for events, symposia, and programs. These are structured as GTM or marketing partnerships rather than revenue-generating product relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer is a Singapore-based charity that funds and delivers childhood cancer care, research, and education. It operates clinical care centres (notably VUC3 at National University Hospital), funds translational research through endowed chairs, and runs educational forums, symposiums, and nursing courses for healthcare professionals across Asia. The foundation also supports survivors and families through survivorship, nutrition, and self-care programs, raising its operating funds via tax-deductible donations, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer is a Singapore-based charity focused on saving lives of children with cancer through three core pillars: Research, Medical Care, and Education. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services including survivorship programs (St. Jude-VIVA Survivorship Programme), medical centres (VIVA-University Children's Cancer Centre at NUH, VIVA Hub), educational initiatives (Annual St. Jude-VIVA Forum, Paediatric Oncology Nursing Course, VIVA-Asia Rare Tumour Board, VABMT Programme, VIVA Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium, VIVA-Chung Hwa TCM Health Talks), family support resources (VIVA Family Cookbook, Family Education Day, Self-Care Programme, Storytelling Sessions), and fundraising events (VIVA Charity Walk, VIVA Concerti, VIVA Fiesta, Hope Gala Dinner). The foundation also supports research chairs and professorship programs and manages collaborative alliances like the Asia Childhood Cancer Alliance (ACCA) with 12 member countries. Rather than a unified software product, VIVA's offerings consist of charitable programs, educational services, medical facilities, and community resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VUC3: VIVA-University Children's Cancer Centre at National University Hospital
• VIVA Hub
• St. Jude-VIVA Forum
• Asia Childhood Cancer Alliance (ACCA)
• VIVA-Asia Collaborative Working Groups

Products and services

• VIVA-University Children's Cancer Centre (VUC3) A one-stop cancer centre co-branded by VIVA Foundation at National University Hospital, established as a centre of excellence for clinical care and treatment of childhood cancer in Singapore.
• Annual St. Jude-VIVA Forum in Paediatric Oncology An annual hybrid forum jointly organized with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, providing paediatric oncologists in Asia opportunities to learn and network with world and regional leaders, and foster collaborations.
• Paediatric Oncology Nursing Course A specialized course providing registered nurses with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe and competent care to children with cancer.
• VIVA-Asia Blood and Marrow Transplant (VABMT) Programme A consortium organizing VABMT Schools with regional experts to educate physicians on the latest advances and best practices in paediatric Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) and cellular therapy.
• VIVA-Asia Rare Tumour Board A virtual quarterly meeting organized by VIVA Foundation to enable doctors from all over the world to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of rare pediatric tumors.
• VIVA Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium A premier gathering bringing together healthcare professionals and researchers to discuss the latest advances in clinical cell and gene therapies, focusing on translational science, real-world clinical applications, and emerging developments in regenerative medicine.
• St. Jude-VIVA Survivorship Programme A survivorship program bringing together international experts to advance best practices in childhood cancer survivorship, focusing on optimizing quality of life from diagnosis through long-term follow-up.
• Asia Childhood Cancer Alliance (ACCA) A regional grouping of doctors and multisectoral collaborators from 12 Asian countries to discuss common problems, share experiences and resources to improve survival and cure rates for children with cancer.
• VIVA-KKH Paediatric Brain and Solid Tumour Programme A collaborative clinical and research partnership between VIVA Foundation, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, focused on improving clinical care, translational research, and education for childhood brain and solid tumours.
• VIVA-Chung Hwa TCM Health Talks A partnership with Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution to deliver Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge, promoting preventive healthcare and holistic strategies to support overall health for children with cancer, families, and survivors.
• VIVA Family Cookbook A collection of recipes, tips, and stories designed to support children undergoing cancer treatment and their families, with easy-to-follow recipes addressing treatment side effects.
• VIVA Self-Care Programme A series of webinars and resources focusing on caregiver well-being, survivorship self-care strategies, and holistic health for families navigating childhood cancer.
• VIVA Family Education Day An educational event for families focused on late effects and survivorship, connecting experts with parents to enhance understanding and community support.
• VIVA Hub A dedicated facility at Novena Specialist Centre (8 Sinaran Drive, #03-01) housing VIVA Foundation's operations, providing a space for various programs and services.
• Digital Library A digital library portal providing access to publications, resources, and educational materials for members of the VIVA Foundation community.
• VIVA Charity Walk A family-friendly fundraising walk event held at Singapore's Marina Barrage, bringing together families, friends and supporters for a day of fun with a carnival and concert.
• VIVA Concerti A charity concert presented by VIVA Foundation featuring performances to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. The 2026 event features Niu Nui performing 8 concertos with the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra.
• VIVA Fiesta An annual concert event showcasing talented performers to raise awareness about childhood cancer and generate funds, featuring artists from across Asia.
• Hope Gala Dinner An annual fundraising dinner event bringing together supporters to celebrate and raise funds for VIVA Foundation's mission.
• VIVA Interactive Storytelling Sessions Online storytelling sessions designed to help children with cancer forget about illness and stress through fun activities that help them deal with emotions including fear, anxiety, loneliness, and boredom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80.3% 5-year event-free survival rate for 7,640 patients treated under VIVA-supported CCCG-ALL-2015 protocol
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) — VIVA-KKH Paediatric Brain and Solid Tumour ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015VIVA-KKH Paediatric Brain and Solid Tumour Programme is a collaborative clinical and research partnership established in 2015 between VIVA, KKH, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, focused on improving clinical care, translational research, and education for childhood brain and solid tumours. KKH manages the vast majority of childhood brain and solid tumours in Singapore.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIVA Foundation's flagship partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, Tennessee, USA) convenes the annual St. Jude-VIVA Forum in Paediatric Oncology and supports the Asia Childhood Cancer Alliance. This is the most significant international partnership, bringing world-leading paediatric oncology expertise to Asia and enabling knowledge transfer, clinical research collaboration, and education across the region.
• Singapore Chung Hwa Medical InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIVA Foundation partners with Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution to deliver the VIVA-Chung Hwa TCM Health Talks series, educating the public on Traditional Chinese Medicine for preventive healthcare and holistic well-being for children with cancer, their families, and survivors.
• Miltenyi BioteccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMiltenyi Biotec is a key sponsor of the annual VIVA Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium and associated pre-symposium workshops (e.g., Integrated TIL Therapy Workflow workshop). The partnership supports hands-on training in cell therapy manufacturing and GMP-compliant processes for healthcare professionals.
• Asia Childhood Cancer Alliance (ACCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCA is a regional grouping of doctors and multisectoral collaborators from 12 countries in Asia, supported by VIVA Foundation and St. Jude. It convenes annually in conjunction with the St. Jude-VIVA Forum and holds rotational strategic leadership meetings around September each year. The inaugural meeting was hosted in Davao, Philippines in September 2019.
• National University Hospital (NUH) — VUC3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIVA-University Children's Cancer Centre (VUC3) is a co-branded one-stop cancer centre at NUH established with donor support and officially opened in March 2009. VUC3 is a centre of excellence for clinical care and treatment of childhood cancer in Singapore and the region. The VIVA-NUS Centre for Translational Research in Acute Leukaemia (CenTRAL) is also hosted at NUH.
• VIVA-Asia Blood and Marrow Transplant (VABMT) ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVABMT Consortium has organized VABMT Schools since 2017, bringing together international and regional experts to educate physicians on the latest advances and best practices in paediatric haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The consortium includes leading transplant centres across Asia.
• University Malaya Medical CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur hosted the second ACCA Strategic Leadership Meeting in September 2020 and hosts VABMT Autumn School events. Represents Malaysia's role in VIVA's regional education network.
• Amgen SingaporeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmgen Singapore provides educational grants supporting VIVA webinars on leukaemia and immunotherapy topics, including State-of-the-Art Immunotherapy in ALL and The ALL Genome in 2020 webinars. Amgen connects with healthcare professionals through these educational initiatives.
• Bayer South East AsiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBayer South East Asia provided an educational grant supporting the VIVA webinar on NTRK Fusions in Paediatric Cancers, which discussed NTRK inhibitor clinical trials and targeted therapeutics.
• Savills SingaporeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSavills partnered with VIVA to host a bespoke dialogue session with Mr George Yeo, former Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore. The event brought together industry leaders and partners for a fireside conversation moderated by Chris Marriott.
• Jumbo SeafoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJumbo Seafood sponsored the VIVA-Jumbo Seafood Shiok Feast 2021 fundraising dinner event, with Mr Ang Kiam Meng, Executive Director and Group CEO of Jumbo Group, supporting VIVA's mission. The partnership leveraged Jumbo Seafood's brand to raise funds and awareness.
• Aspiration Fine Arts SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAspiration Fine Arts Society partnered with VIVA for the <> charity art exhibition, donating proceeds to VIVA's Life Programme supporting survivors through integrative health interventions. Over 200 members sold paintings to raise funds.
• United Overseas Bank (UOB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUOB was a sponsor of the VIVA Hero Challenge 2021 virtual race fundraiser. UOB is a leading bank in Asia with operations in Singapore, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Mewah GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMewah Group was a sponsor of the VIVA Hero Challenge 2021 virtual race fundraiser. Mewah is a global agri-business listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, focused on edible oils, fats, and dairy products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• St. Baldrick's Foundation: US-based volunteer-driven charity funding paediatric cancer research via head-shaving events and grants. Comparable as a non-profit combining grassroots fundraising with significant research-grant programmes targeting childhood cancer.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: US-based non-profit accelerating the search for cures for childhood cancer by funding research and clinical trials. Comparable as a paediatric-cancer-specific foundation focused on research funding and clinical-trial acceleration.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: US-focused childhood cancer charity funding research, treatment, and family support. Comparable as a mission-aligned paediatric cancer foundation that funds research grants, supports families, and runs community fundraising events.

Regional players

• CLIC Sargent / Young Lives vs Cancer: UK-based charity supporting children and young people with cancer and their families through clinical, financial, and emotional services. Comparable as a paediatric-cancer non-profit combining family support, hospital-based services, and policy advocacy in a different geography.

Direct peers

• American Childhood Cancer Organization: US national grassroots organization supporting children with cancer and their families through information, advocacy, and survivor networks. Comparable as a mission-aligned paediatric cancer charity providing family support, education, and awareness programmes.
• Children's Cancer Foundation (Singapore): Singapore-based charity providing direct financial, emotional and psychosocial support to children with cancer and their families. Directly comparable as a domestic peer serving the same beneficiary population with overlapping programmes (family support, hospital-based services, fundraising events).
• Singapore Cancer Society: Singapore's largest community-based cancer charity covering screening, education, patient support and research. Comparable as a Singapore-headquartered non-profit operating across cancer care, education, and community programmes with a similar donation-and-event funding model.

Broad incumbents

• V Foundation for Cancer Research: US cancer research charity founded by Jim Valvano, funding translational and clinical cancer research. Comparable as a high-profile foundation channeling donations into named research grants and investigator awards across cancer types including paediatric.
• Children's Medical & Research Foundation (CMRF) Crumlin: Ireland-based charity fundraising for paediatric research and treatment at Children's Health Ireland. Comparable as a hospital-affiliated foundation that combines research funding, clinical care support, and family services for children with cancer.

Others

• National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS): Singapore's national specialty centre for cancer treatment, research and education. Relevant as an adjacent ecosystem partner within Singapore's paediatric oncology landscape that shares institutional collaborators with VIVA but is publicly funded rather than donation-driven.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vivafoundationforchildrenw2066
• Facebookfacebook.com/VivaFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viva-foundation-for-children-with-cancer

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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