Caren Wu, M.Ed., Special Education

 

In memory of her beloved son Jaden, Caren dedicated her life to transform grief into hope. Jaden bravely battled a rare disease for 27 months, requiring a respirator to support his heart and respiratory functions. Sadly, he passed away just after his second birthday. This heartbreaking loss opened Caren’s eyes to the true value of life, igniting her passion to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families, especially those with special educational needs.

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Caren’s own journey of fighting life threatening disease didn’t end with Jaden. In 2019, Caren suffered from Aortic Aneurysm and underwent an open heart surgery. Hardship built resilience. She turns her struggles into unwavering strength that fuels her dedication to others. 

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Caren’s professional journey includes significant roles that shaped her philanthropic expertise. She joined an NGO specialized in children with special needs in 2012, later serving as Head of Corporate Development. Afterwards, as Head of Grants for a prominent philanthropist in Hong Kong, she recognized critical gaps in philanthropy and honed her expertise in strategic funding, collaborating with professionals to support children and families in crisis.