Dr.
William Tan
Neuroscientist, Physician, Author, Paralympian, Record-holder
Diagnosed with Polio as a child, Stage 4 Leukaemia in 2009 and ridden with disabilities, Dr. William Tan stood against all odds to carve his path.
Dr. Tan is a scholar, neuroscientists, doctor, paralympian and more. But above all these titles, he's a remarkable fighter and believer.
Dr. Tan started as a kindergarten drop-out, but soon emerged as the top student in Selegie Primary School and moved on to Raffles Institution and eventually became an NUS alumnus who majored in Life Sciences.
Despite winning medal after medal, Dr. Tan made it his life mission to champion for needy causes. He's skydived, water-skied, sailed, climbed 14-stories, and even competed in marathons across seven continents in extreme weathers, all in his wheelchair. In the past 22 years, he's helped raise over $18,000,000 voluntarily.
His setbacks became his challenges, and his will became his wings. Till date, Mr. Tan is breaking records, going beyond and sharing his wisdom with schools and corporations. Mr. Tan is the epitome of being remarkable.
Remarkable Feats
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First person in the world to accomplish a marathon in a wheelchair in the North Pole in 21h 10m in harsh conditions
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Fastest person in a wheelchair to complete 7 marathons in 7 continents in 26 days, 17 hours, 43 minutes and 52
seconds
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First wheelchair athlete to complete the Pyongyang Marathon in North Korea
and more...
Remarkable Accolades
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Commonwealth Points of Light by Late Queen Elizabeth II (2018)
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University of Newcastle Alumni Award for Exceptional Community Service (2015)
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University of Auckland Distinguished Alumni Award (2014)
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NTU Distinguished Alumni Award (2009)
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Singapore Disability Sports Council’s Sportsman of the Year (2008)
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FORTIS’ HERO Award (2008)
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NUS Distinguished Science Alumni Award (2005)
and more...
Dr. Tan's Clients
