Education fund to be set up to honour founding president of dyslexia association
Dr. Zubin Daruwalla delivering a speech at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore's 25th anniversary in 2016.
Dr Jimmy Shiavux Daruwalla was an orthopaedic surgeon and is credited with having started the DAS with a group of friends. The society was registered in 1991 and he had served as its president since.
Friends and family will start an education fund in his name for children with dyslexia. Details will be released at a later date but Dr Zubin Daruwalla said they aim to raise $500,000 as an initial sum.
About Dr. Zubin J Daruwalla
Dr. Zubin J Daruwalla is a doctorpreneur, surgeon, futurist, thought leader, advisor, mentor, and patient and HealthTech advocate. He has delivered over 100 talks and presentations, including multiple keynotes in more than 12 countries and across 5 continents.