Our ever enthusiastic group of philanthropists comprises of a renowned singer, housewives, a few young grandmas and a great grandma, a businessman and women have all come together and spent a meaningful morning with Yg Bhg Dato' (Dr.) Lam Peng Chong, The President of Spastic Children's Association of Selangor & Federal Territory (SCAS&FT).
Prior to the visit, our 2 good hearted Leaders, namely Irene Kon and June Hwang had relentlessly collecting donations from friends and relatives and at the same time help in promoting The Spastic Redevelopment Program, which is to redevelop the old centre into a twin six-storey building.
With unwavering and sheer determined pursues, a total of RM7,151.00 was collected in less than 3 weeks from all kind donors.
With this meaningful charitable exercise, it is proven once again that we Malaysians are a generous lot who are willing to lend a helping hand in times of need.
We take this opportunity to thank all donors for your kind contribution, be it monetary, time or effort, as you have given hope and made a difference to the Spastic Children.
Our donation in kind
On arrival we were welcomed and briefed by Mrs Mary Wong, a long serving staff with the Spastic Centre and now a retired volunteer who helps in PR works
Seated is our most senior samaritan, 88 years old Mdm Tan and on her left is her eldest daughter, Mdm Ng
These two youngsters are trained and capable in producing work to earn some money
The more dependent ones
Specially made table for the children to sit still and to prevent them from falling
A bubbly and charming boy waving at us while taking his photo
Guided tour conducted by Mrs Mary Wong
Walking towards the adjacent building
Not a camera shy kiddo
In the music room being briefed my Mrs Chan
In the Gym room
Tucking into the delicious Nasi Lemak, courtesy of Dato' Lam
Sharing moments...how Dato' has started this Godly mission
Hydrotherapy pool, a very beneficial tool for rehabilitation
These three angels came to receive our cheque on behalf of the centre
Thank you gifts to spur us on for more good deeds
Faces of GIVING, LOVING, CARING AND SHARING
A message to all
FACILITIES / ACTIVITIES
The Association manages a Spastic Centre which provide free transport, education and treatment (Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy) for over 250 children living in Selangor and Federal Territory at the cost of about RM2.0million a year.
Spastic Children are admitted at an early age. Parents are encourage to bring their children as early as possible (including babies). Children of schooling age are admitted at the school section while younger children are given outpatient preatment. The school section carries out both teaching and extra curricular activities including sports concerts, swimming, outings, horse riding, gardening and needle work. Young adults are employed in the sheltered workshop. The Association runs a fleet of 7 vehicles to transport the children from their homes to the Centre and vice-versa.
SPORTS
The Association provides ample opportunities for the spastic children to participate in sporting activities. The children have excelled in nationa,regional and international sports meets including the Paralympics, Far East amd South Pacific Games For the Disabled, World (Robin Hood) Games For Cerebral Palsy, Singapore National Sports for the Disabled and our own National Sports for the Disabled.
REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
To cope with future needs, the Association is moving on to its next phase of redevelopment. Plans have been drawn up to demolish the old building and replace it with a six-storey administrative and classroom block, including additional parking.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION=THEIR HOPE
The effectiveness of teh Association depends on public support. You can help to provide hope for the Spastic Children by becoming a regular donor or sponsor, and also a volunteer.
FUNDING
The Association gets financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare but fimds are mainly derived from generous donations from public and other fund-raising activities. Members of the public and firms are encouraged to participate in the 'Sponsor-A-Child Scheme' by donating RM3,600.00 a year. A major fundraising event is the Annual Charity Walk/Jog/Wheel-A-Thon where all welfare-based NGOs are invited to participate. This fund-raising event was started in 1994 and has become a flagship fund-raising and participation event with able-bodied participating alongside the disabled.
To contact Spastic Children Association of Selangor & Federal Territory:
SCAS&FT
14, Lorong Utara A
46700 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Tel: 03-79550296, 03-79582393
Fax: 03-79567511
The Spastic Children's Association of Selangor and Federal Territory (SCAS & FT) was established in the early 60's so that parents with children suffering from "Spastic"(cerebral palsy) could seek help and assistance from trained personnel.
A "spastic" is a person with cerebral palsy. This is a disorder of movement appearing in the early years of life. It is due to damage or failure to develop normally in a small part of the brain controlling these activities.
A visit to Spastic Children's Association of Selangor & Federal Territory (SCAS&FT) is planned with details below:
THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2009
09.00am - Meet at the Carpark of
Spastic Children's Association of
(SCAS&FT)
No:14, Lorong Utara A,
46700 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
(Beside Crystal Crown Hotel, PJ)
Officer-in-charge of SCAS&FT
at Conference Room
Hand over donated items
Cheque presentation
Group photography with the children
11.00am - Good bye
2. Cooking Oil
3. Cereal
4. Rice
5. Mee Hoon
6.
7. Biscuits
8. Canned food
OTHERS:
Old clothing for children and adults, bed linens, household items, toys OR any other decent usable items. SCAS&FT will conduct jumble sales to generate cash to help the Redevelopment of the Spastic Centre.
Let us join hands and contribute to the society.
As a Donor or Matching Donor ~ "Your Contribution = Their Hope"
The following is an email sent from Karen my friend and I wish to share it with everyone, cause it is working on my little girl.
> > In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people
> > there was this Doctor
> > that visited the many farmers to see if he
> > could help them combat
> > the flu.
> >
> > Many of the farmers and their family had contracted
> > it and many
> > died.
> >
> > The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his
> > surprise, everyone
> > was very healthy. When the doctor asked
> > what the farmer was
> > doing that was different the wife replied that
> > she had placed an
> > unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the
> > home, (probably only
> > two rooms back then). The doctor
> > couldn't believe it and
> > asked if he could have one of the onions and
> > place it under the
> > microscope. She gave him one and when he
> > did this, he did
> > find the flu virus in the onion. It
> > obviously absorbed the
> > bacteria, therefore, keeping the family
> > healthy.
> >
> > Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in
> > AZ. She said
> > that several years ago many of her employees
> > were coming down with
> > the flu and so were many of her
> > customers. The next year she
> > placed several bowls with onions around in her
> > shop. To her
> > surprise, none of her staff got sick. It
> > must work..
> > (And no, she is not in the onion business.)
> >
> > The moral of the story is, buy some onions and place
> > them in bowls
> > around your home. If you work at a desk,
> > place one or two in
> > your office or under your desk or even on top
> > somewhere. Try
> > it and see what happens. We did it
> > last year and we
> > never got the flu.
> >
> > If this helps you and your loved ones from getting
> > sick, all the
> > better. If you do get the flu, it just
> > might be a mild case..
> >
> > Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few
> > bucks on
> > onions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > Now there
> > is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in
> > Oregon who regularly contributes
> > material to me on health issues. She replied
> > with this most
> > interesting experience about
> > onions:
> >
> > Weldon,thanks for the reminder.
> > I don't
> > know about the farmers story...but, I do know that I
> > contracted pneumonia
> > and needless to say I was very ill...I came across an
> > article that said
> > to cut both ends off an onion put one end on a fork
> > and then place the
> > forked end into an empty jar...placing the jar next
> > to the sick patient
> > at night. It said the onion would be black in the
> > morning from the
> > germs...sure enough it happened just like that...the
> > onion was a mess and
> > I began to feel better.
> >
> > Another thing I read in
> > the article was
> > that onions and garlic placed around the room saved
> > many from the black
> > plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial,
> > antiseptic
> > properties.
"I don't feel that this is unfair. That's the thing about cancer. I'm not the only one, it happens all the time to people. I'm not special, this just intensifies what I did. It gives it more meaning. It'll inspire more people. I just wish people will realise that anything's possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try." Terry Fox
ON THE ROAD OF HOPE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
One of the world’s biggest charity runs is on again, with two routes: the normal 5km, and a 3.5km family route.
Participation is free, no registration required. Just turn up during the run day but T-shirts will be on sale for a token RM25, if you’d like to donate.
Proceeds raised from the sale of T-shirts will be donated to CARIF (Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation) Malaysia.
Details of the event:
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2009
Venue: Flag off @ 9.00 am Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens) (Be there by 8.45am)
Rules & Regulations:
1) All participants must run on the designated route. There are 2 routes- 5km and 3.5km for the family run.
2) For wheelchair bound, and physically challenged participants, please note that there are slopes along the run route.
3) Participants are to be at the assembly area by 8.45 a.m.
4) No registration required. Just turn up during the run day. You can buy the Terry Fox Run official t-shirt, RM25 each.
Parking:
Limited parking is available on site, and public transport is recommended.
Notice:
The organisers, their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, are not liable for any injuries suffered, damage and loss of properties by participants at this event
Ms Yoon / Mr Peter Kang, CARIF, 2nd floor, OPC, Sime Darby Medical Centre, T: 03-56391874.
Or email: organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org
| Terry Fox Run 2009 T Shirt Sizes | ||||
| Sizes | Chest | Length | ||
| 2 | 22 | 16 | ||
| 4 | 24 | 17 | ||
| 3XS | 28 | 20 | ||
| 2XS | 30 | 21 | ||
| XS | 32 | 22 | ||
| S | 36 | 25 | ||
| M | 42 | 29 | ||
| L | 44 | 30 | ||
| XL | 46 | 31 | ||
| 2XL | 48 | 32 | ||
| 3XL | 52 | 34 | ||
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck western Indonesia on the island of Sumatra on Wednesday 30 September 2009, collapsing buildings and causing landslides in coastal cities and towns.
MERCY Malaysia will deploy a surgical and medical team consisting of an orthopaedic surgeon, a general surgeon, an anaesthetist, general practitioners (GPs) and nurses to treat the earthquake victims in and around Pariaman which is located some 80 km north of Padang, Sumatra.
Mercy is also calling for specialised medical volunteers such as an orthopaedic surgeons, general surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses to assist the team in a span of at least two weeks.
Dr Ahmad Faizal, Mercy Malaysia President said Mercy Malaysia would also need at least RM3 million to provide humanitarian assistance to the earthquake victims in Indonesia and urged Malaysians to donate generously.
Donations can be made to Mercy Malaysia Humanitarian Fund through Maybank: "MERCY HUMANITARIAN FUND" and account number: 5621-7950-4126 or at CIMB Bank: "MERCY MALAYSIA" and account number: 1424-000-6561053.
For more information, the public can contact Hana Kamaruddin (Media) at 019-3140420, G Anuradha (fundraising) 019-2215759, Noor Hayati (volunteers) 019-3116196 or Mohd Radzi (volunteers) 019-3140689 or 03-22733999 or visit www.mercy.org.my.
This morning went to support my son's college charity run, the "AdventuRUN 2009" which was aimed to help raise funds for PAWS Animal Welfare Society.
It was quite an experience running on the jogging track around Taman Tasik Permaisuri in the fresh morning air. Totally different as compared to running indoor on a treadmill. While benefited from the 4km run, we also enjoyed doing some light shopping by supporting the PAWS store.
Vivian sent me these pictures in the middle of her busy schedule juggling between school and moving house.
Was so excited and overwhelmed by the experience of first time doing necropsy (autopsy to animal), she called me from Brisbane right after 5 hours of marathon post-mortem. Not feeling hungry even working thru lunch, simply because the process was quite an awesome experience.
This Dugong was found dead in the Ocean Park and was transported to the Uni a day later. Vivian participated in the finding at the invitation of her uni mates. The fact that sighting of a stomach filled with live worms was something that relieved her from cooking for a day or two....
Aspiring to be a Marine Biologist, Vivian has put in her heart and soul into studying which made us very proud of her achievements. Continuing her BSc Honours at UQ in 2010, this little girl of mine had somehow quietly leaping into a grown up woman, "unnoticeably".
The outbreak of HINI had prevented us from meeting up this year but nevertheless, December's Summer break will come very soon and am looking forward to prepare your favorite dishes when you are back home or rather let mama test out your new found cooking skills of making pasta and fried mee mamak, Brisbane style.
My friend, Shirley Shea. She is from San Francisco, USA. She called me today to help her.
Her dad, Mr Shea Kong Yew, aged 91 has gone missing from his home at Jalan Hang Tuah flat, Block A, Kuala Lumpur since last night, 22 August 2009.
All efforts to locate him today by Shirley's relative around the city; i.e. the hospital, police stations, regular places he frequented were futile.
I plead everyone who come across this old man, kindly call me, Jenny Yap at: 012-3704884 or inform the nearest Police Station.
A missing person police report has been lodged today.
P/S: Pls forward this message to all your friends to help search Mr Shea Kong Yew.
Thank you very much!
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12.. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Be a responsible person and enjoy life to the fullest.
Went to Sinthamani today, two days after the fans and lightings donated by Mr Gan Hai Toh and Ms Tai Sook Yee were delivered.
Didn't get to meet anyone ( like, Thiagu, Thila, Praveen) in the late afternoon, seems that everyone was out for work. Walked around with Prakash, a Form Five student who is studying at Sek Menengah Raja Abdullah, Kepong. He had spent the last two years in the ashram and is currently the oldest in the house.
Prakash will be completing his SPM this year and he is yearning to pursue a Hotel Management course in the future. During the short break after SPM, Prakash wishes to take up a computer knowledge short course (about three months). He is an average student who scored 2As and 3 Bs in his PMR examination.
He is praying and hoping that a philantrophist will come by to fulfill his academic dream.
Back to the home, things are taking shape and we could see much improvements compared to last month. Thiagu is painting a very positive perspective that works can be completed within weeks to come, but, deep inside me, to be very honest, I was overcome by emotions on my way home.
Poor hygene condition
Fans and Lightings to be fixed very soon
Things are strewn every where, a Gotong Royong is all they need
Washing machines donated by the caring and loving samaritans
Brenda, you goodies are delivered. Thank you for the kindness, you certainly have got a big heart!
Visitors, look out for this new sign outside the entrance before turning into the long houses
This is the current state of Sinthamani as of 10 July 2009. Photos courtesy of Mr Thiagu (please ignore the date shown in the pictures).
Followed up with Mr Thiagu today to round up our sponsorship as promised per my last posting.
Work is still in progress for the overall flooring works and the construction of the walls are going to be completed soon. Probably another 4 to 5 days time, the electrical works will commence.
After receiving 3 quotations, we have zeroed in to the most reasonably priced electrical supplier, "Perfect Lighting" to deliver the goods next week.
We have decided to sponsor the fluorescent lighting and ceiling fans instead of electrical wiring works because these fittings are more expensive compared to the rest of the items in the wish list from Mr Thiagu (As shown below). This way will help Mr Thiagu tremendously in sourcing sponsorship.
There is still a distance to go for the home to be completed, overall construction works have so far reached 60% stage of completion. How about the girls side? I asked. "Well, we could only pray hard for miracles to happen" said Mr Thiagu.
I can't blame him for feeling helpless at times, because Sinthamani's destiny is very much dependent on good Samaritans like you, who cares to read on...
P/S:
Pls stay tuned to the updates after the delivery.
For the previous postings of Sinthamani, pls click here, here, and here.
To contact Mr Thiagu and the rest of the home caretakers, kindly call:
1. Praveendran : 016-9046358 2. Thiagu : 016-9216358 3. Thila : 017-6108070
Presently they need items like:
Timber 2/3-20 feet=100 pcs and
Plywood 6mm=200 pcs
Can someone help them?
This is our purchase invoice which has fulfilled the donations pledged by Mr Gan Hai Toh and Ms Tai Sook Yee
Gone but not forgotten.Mr Thiagu was fast enough to call me right after I have posted the previous reporting.
He said if it is possible, please help him source for people to donate the electrical wiring and fittings, i.e. switches and lighting for the boys' dorm.
Being a certified electrician himself, he estimated the total cost for the boys dorm to around RM3,000 for the minimum works.
Since we were having dinner with my in-laws, my hubby had conveniently asked his sister, Sook Yee, for help. Without much inquiring of the ashram, she phoned her friend, and within seconds, she came to us with a cheque of RM4,000.00. It was RM3,000.00 from her buddy, Mr Gan Hai Toh of Utusan Mewah Sdn Bhd and RM1,000.00 from herself. She was confident that Mr Gan would help as he often visits orphanage with his family. A subscriber in bringing up the children with love and care.
This post is specially dedicated to both of them for the great help extended and on behalf of the boys and girls at Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram, I thank you so much for the kind contributions and wishing you both best of health and prosperity always.
As for the purchase of electrical materials, Mr Thiagu will obtain a quotation from his supplier and we will carry out an evaluation to ensure price and quality reasonableness.
Do come back to check again on the next update posting.
This posting is a continuation chapter to our previous visit to Padmasambhava Children Loving Association. Please read here for our previous visit.
With the surplus cash donations, our group of kind donors decided unanimously to channel the fund to Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram to help them rebuilt their home.
To all my friends and relatives who gave, you have performed Lord Buddha's teaching by virtue performing in a very fruitful way. Because, in Buddha's teaching, “When we bring happiness to others, we will be reciprocated.” But, in this case, I am sure reciprocity does not exist, am I right?
Our close friend aka Spiritual Leader to our charity projects, Mr Ngo Chong Let helped order the construction materials and coordinated the delivery to Sinthamani.
He also made a further donation to round up the balance sum to RM2,150.00. Of which we have managed to donate the followings:
1. Rough sand => 2 lorry loads of 10 ton type
2. Fine sand => 2 lorry loads of 10 ton type
3. Cement => 50 bags
A special thank you also to Mr Ngo's Main Contractor, Mr Mike Wong from RDS Bina Sdn Bhd, who contributed RM200.00 by giving a discount of the same amount for the sands supplied so that we could buy more bags of cement.
Thiagu, cousin to Praveendran was at hand to receive us this morning.
Brought along with us were the children items donated by Brenda Ang, my kind hearted blogger friend, who runs her online baby products business. Apart from giving her close to new baby items, she also made a cheque donation of RM100.00 which I have forwarded to Thiagu on her behalf.
Judging from the onset situation today, there are pretty much more to be done to complete this home's restoration work.
They would need another 200 packets of cement, Rough Sand and Fine Sand to finish the wall and ground leveling work. Also, to pay the salary of the construction workers estimated at RM16,000.00.
On behalf of Sinthamani, I urge everyone, including you, who care about the welfare of our little fellow citizen living in such a deplorable and heartbreaking condition, come forward to do something to help. Your kind action, either to donate a packet of cement or to donate a Ringgit to make up the salary of the construction workers, will make a difference in their lives. I pray for your compassion and giving, and in return, bring double blessing, health and happiness to you and your family.
Please call the following persons in-charge for the updates of Sinthamani:
1. Praveendran : 016-9046358 2. Thiagu : 016-9216358 3. Thila : 017-6108070
Brenda's donation
Notice the container located at the background? It is a temporary shelter for the boys now
With Mr Ngo's business networking, he managed to buy the cement at RM15.00 per bag
Work immediately commenced the moment materials arrived
Did you notice the new roofing? It was from two kind samaritans, Mr Param of Batu Caves who sponsored the quality roofing and Mr Raj of Damansara sponsored the timber. Both these materials cost around RM28,000. 00. Bravo guys! (Information from Thiagu.)
Work in Progress inside boy's dorm
Children helped unload the stuff from my car
Brenda, it is your cheque that Thiagu is receiving
Two acknowledgments for record purposeIt was an afternoon party that saw children beaming and overjoyed by the presents given out from the A&W Root Bear.
JoJo the clown made a wonderful appearance. With his witty jokes and lovely shaped balloons, children can't seem to get enough of him.
The place was a little over crowded when our "contingent" comprises of 27 Adults and 7 children jammed in. Giving away the prizes inside the prayer hall needed a little bit of coordination. But seeing the children happily collecting their gifts, there was a sense of "fulfilling feeling" inside us.
This posting is to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped out and made donations in making this charity drive a success:
Donation List:
1. Amy Lee - RM40.00 - 1 bottle of cooking oil+ 1 packet of biscuit + 1 packet of sugar
2. Amy Ling and family - RM200.00
3. Bor Ngee Wha and family - RM300.00
4. Brenda Ang and family - RM100.00
5. Chan Hing Kit - RM300.00
6. Chan Wai See - RM30.00
7. Chan Yoong Houng and family - RM500.00
8. Chin Ai Lian - RM100.00
9. Cindy Chow Chooi Loi - RM50.00 & Ng Kee Swee - RM100.00 - 4kg birthday cake
10. Daniel Teh - RM20.00
11. David Toh and family - RM300.00
12. Doris Chow and family - RM100.00
13. Irene Kon - RM200.00
14. Kenneth Lau and family - RM200.00
15. Marcus Lew and family - RM300.00
16. Mrs Chow and family - RM200.00
17. Ng Kee Swee, Ng Hiong Lan, Hwang Kee Hong & Hwang Kee Oon - RM400.00 - 100 packets of nasi lemak + groceries
18. Ngo C L and family - RM300.00
19. Ooi Kee Chung - RM30.00
20. Steven Kok and family - RM300.00
21. Tai KL and family - RM500.00
22. Tan Siew Chin - RM20.00
23. Vivian & Villi Geow - RM250.00 - Token gifts to participants
24. Voon SW and family - RM300.00
25. Yap KC and family - RM300.00
26. Yap Mee Ree and family - RM200.00
27. Yap Hang & Yap Liang - RM52.50 - Fighting fish
28. Yap Yin Hong and family - RM250.00
29. Yap Yin Hoong and family - RM100.00
30. Yong Chee Kin - RM300.00
Total : RM6,302.50
Minus the overall expenses for the purchase of gifts and party spendings (Pls see file attached), we also donated RM500.00 cash to the Padmasambhava Children Loving Association.
With the understanding and consensus by our donors, the balance sum of RM2,014.61 will be used to order construction materials and deliver to Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram. ~ Please stay tuned for the updates.
Sifu Ani was giving a welcoming briefing
Mr Ngo Chong Let presenting the cheque donation of RM500 on behalf of our group with Mdm Malar, a single mother looking on
Children lining up for their turn to receive gifts
These smiles, priceless
Clap clap clap your hands
Si Young Gadis camera shy...
Karin with junior Alvina is forever helpful and ready to do whatever, just name it, ya Karin?
Nasi Lemak from the Hwang sisters, Thank You so much!
Can't get enough of Uncle JoJo
Meng Meng and Yuki were very sporting and they joined in most of the games with mummy Connie cheering on
Sifu Ani : "now with your name on it, don't have to worry it goes missing"
The three Yap brothers sitting behind cheering for the kids (Handsome le...hahaha, if you like the one with a JUST t-shirt, he is taken...eh Yap Yang, Just kiddding... )
Uncle JoJo is picking up the lucky winner
Mrs Chow singing "Two Little Tigers" to the kids
At Padmasambhava, we are brothers and sisters
A jolly good time with daddy...Alvyna was in the third year visiting homes with us, credit to the parents indeed to inculcate compassion and love at this tender age
Veon with Mum-in-law who was so kind to cook for us the delicious Nasi Lemak
Little Ah Hoong with mummy Veon also into the third year with us visiting the needy
Our spiritual leader, Mr Ngo Chong Let and his priced possessions, Chi Chao and Xing Ying
They never say no to Charity, Steven and Connie
A golden couple with hearts of Gold
Nemo Cake courtesy of Ng Kee Swee and Cindy Chow
Last but not least, the Princesses of Brenda, little Sasha and Myra who donated not only money but loads of children wears. Thanks for your kind support Brenda
The Final Accounts ~ A Big Thank You to ALL!
QUOTE: "I think I should share my story and what happened in my life since past few months to you all who as parent, going to be parent or will be parent in future.
My daughter kai xin has prolonged jaundice. When she is 3 months plus old, went for blood test and detected that she has biliary atresia, bile flow from the liver to the gallbladder is blocked. Doc told us that she has to immediately go for operation else her liver will be failure. We was informed that the best time to operate is six weeks after birth. However, when my daughter went for the operation she was 110 days age which means the success of the procedure is poor. Before the operations, the Doc told us that if she detected in later which is 4 -5 months age, they wouldn't advice or proceed for operations because the liver already failure. Doc also told us that if the operation completed within an hour, that means they can't proceed the procedure meanings her liver has failure. Although we are late, we cannot give out any chances to safe her life. So, she went for major operation known as kasai procedure in sunway medical center in Feb. We went thru very hard time and pray hard especially waiting outside of the operation room. The 1st hour is terrible to pass because we hope that the operation can be proceeding. God blessing the surgeon can proceed the operation for my daughter which took 3-4 hr. After the procedure, my daughter was in CCU one night and then change to normal wad after 24 hrs and stayed in the hospital for 9 days. Although we are very tired but most important and luckily the surgeon still can continue the kasai procedure for her to safe her.
After the operations, her motions slowly change from pile color to light yellow. Her jaundice still there. We went for follow up check up every week. However, the improvement is slow and Doc told us that if after two months from the operation, her jaundice still yet disappears and motion color not consistent with normal color meaning not good. We can't just wait until the second month check up again for the result. Eric's colleague suggests seeking for 2nd opinion and her relative who is Prof in HUKM has introduced a Prof of Paediatrics Gasteroenterology/ Hepatology and Nutrition in UM to us. It is not easy to meet up those Prof especially in UH without appointment. Thanks god, Eric managed to find a contact number via internet and 1st time call managed to talk to the Prof Lee via phone. He advised to bring my daughter medical history to meet him. When Eric 1st visit to UH, the queue is so long and have to wait 40+ number only will be his turn. Eric talks to the nurses that just want to meet up with the Prof for while as the Prof asked him to see him. End up the nurse as him to sit at somewhere where the Prof will bypass. Luckily Eric had seen his picture on internet then can recognized him and approached him. The Prof Lee is very nice and sits down listen to Eric regarding my daughter’s condition. Finally, we managed to make our 1st visit to Prof Lee in UMSC is 6 weeks after her operation. Upon examination, she still has moderate jaundice and her stools remained pale. Her liver was enlarged. Doc told us that not to give out as there are babies with biliary atresia can be recovered with strong nutrition and advice us not to discuss about liver transplant at this moment. When we heard that still got chance to recover, we are so happy. She has not been gaining weight properly after the surgery. Therefore, Prof has introduced her to apply vitamin supplements vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin K, vitamin E, UDC, MCT Oil, a special die formula (Alimentum from Abbott) which taste is terrible for my daughter as this is the best formula which can help her absorb easily. This formula is not easy to find and limited, only available on selected Jusco. We have hard time to feed her because the taste is not nice. Subsequently, we brought kai xin for check up weekly at UMSC. Her weight slowly has gained compared to previous and little improvement on her jaundice. The Prof Lee is the best doctor that I never seen before. He provided us many advice and spirit support. We can contact him anytime as and when we has any quiry.
Unfortunately, kai xin was admitted to UMSC hospital on April 21 for an episode of high fever for 8 days due to infection on her liver. Based on ultrasound, she is showing features of liver cirrhosis with minimal ascites. That means she is showing signs of liver failure. Liver transplant is required to save her. Baby with biliary atresia who has an unsuccessful kasai operation usually die of liver cirrhosis or complication at median age of 15 months. Therefore, kai xin needs an urgent assessment for suitability for liver transplant.
The only available liver transplant service available in Malaysia is at selayang hospital and usually will only accept children with body weight of 10 kg. However, kai xin is highly unlikely to achieve that kind of weight to enable her to be listed for liver transplant. Another hospital that can be considered is National University Hospital at SG. The liver transplant team comprised of highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team. Most important they generally accept baby who need liver transplant with weight 8kg. In order for her to gain weight adequately, Prof has introduced nocturnal feeding via nasagastric tube. We have to feed her every 3 hours using the NG tube as she started ill to drink milk. She must gain weight then only can go for the liver transplant.
We had decided to go to NUH for the liver transplant although the cost is very high about SGD 200K. Liver transplant is the only option for her to survive. We contacted and liver transplant coordinator in NUH and make appointment with them. We had visited to NUH on last week. We met up with the Dietitian, Liver coordinator, Hepatology specialist and Surgeon at NUH within half day. They are very professional and performed the first time clinical check up for my daughter. The pre-assessment for liver transplant is required to be arrange as soon as possible for my daughter and me or Eric who to be the suitable donor for kai xin. We have arranged to go to NUH for pre-assessment which required 1 week admission in hospital on early june 2009.
Unluckily, she sudden has fever again on last Friday and admitted to hospital again. Based on latest blood test result, her bilirubin has increase again. Her stomach getting bigger and bigger from day to day. We are very worry on her. She needs to stay at hospital a week to clear the infection. We hope she can recover from infection soon then we can make it for the next week pre-assessment in NUH. Else, we have to reschedule to another week to SG. Nothing to gain while waiting. The risk for her is variable and increasing.
As parent, we hope ourselves suffer rather than she suffer. She is a fighter. Since birth until now, she has been performed many rounds blood tests, She is a baby girl likes to talk and smile. She brings happiness to us. Liver transplant is a big challenge and long journey we need to go thru with her. We pray hard for her. We really hope she can be healthy baby/kid like others. No matter how tough we had went through and need to go thru in future, we strongly believe she can overcome this.
Friends, please pray for my daughter. She need wishes and lucks from many people. Many many thanks and much appreciated from my family" UNQUOTE
Sincerely,
Huey JIng & Eric
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Dear fellow readers,
A fund has been set-up for Kai Xin with the following bank account details. For those who are keen, kindly deposit your donations in favour of:
Name: Loke Kai Xin
Maybank Berhad A/C No.: 1-14013-213313
Note: If you are transferring via ATM or Maybank2u, you will see the name Lee Huey Jing appearing for confirmation instead.
Thank you for your kind donations.
This is a thank you card dedicated to you, my big hearted friends and relatives with loads of appreciation from me. Saying repeated thank yous to all of you will not be sufficient to express my deepest gratitude.
For three weeks of preparation, we have collected an astonishing sum of donation amounting to RM5,866.50, almost effortlessly, and with another 3 more days to go! Your love and care will not only warm the hearts of these orphans but also make this world a better place.
Kindness is the key to inner peace and happiness
The most peaceful and the happiest of all men and women are those who continually look for ways to show love, kindness and affection toward the people around them. Not only are they the most loved and respected by others, but they are also the healthiest and blessed of all human beings. ~ Omar Benidir, ENG., D.Sc.A & Karen Beam, B.A.
For those who drive there themselves, this is the map. Otherwise, pls wait at the Sg. Rasah Toll Plaza at 10.30am, 21 June 2009
Beautiful towels right? These are games' prizes for the children
Sports Equipment for the kiddos
Watches one for each child
Personal towel one for each child
These are the contents inside the goodies bag for all donors. A thank you gift from Vivian and Villi
Choose any colour you like...pls take one!
Valerie said she is now big girl already, her baby toys should be given to others, she said
