Handicapped and Disabled Children Association of Klang

Last Sunday morning, 1st of May,2011, which is Labour Day Public Holiday, we all had a date. To come together to do something meaningful, to spread some love, have some fun and at the same time, bringing about a touch of compassion to the hearts of our children. It was a Charity Drive.

We headed to the Handicapped and Disabled Children Association of Klang, near Kampung Raja Uda, Port Klang. A home that currently houses 76 less fortunate children and teenagers who suffered from down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autistic, vision, speech and hearing impaired and more...

During this Charity Drive which was planned immediately after Chinese New Year in February, we have successfully helped in providing a more comfortable living for the children in this home as we could now see them enjoying brand new wardrobes for both the boys and girls dormitories, a TV set, a DVD player and a refrigerator. With the funds raised, we also managed to replace the worn-out shoe rack doors and repaired some cabinet doors, amongst others.

We all have a common belief that the money we raised are to be utilised on items that can benefit the children directly. It was beyond words to see the beaming faces when they showed us how tidy the clothing were arranged inside the cupboards. The cheers and joy on children faces crowding around the A&W mascot and clown on this occasional birthday bash was all we wanted to see.

My husband and myself are counting our blessings to have a bunch of enthusiastic friends and family members who are always passionate in lending a helping hand to the needy. They make no qualms in all the arrangements we made and seek no rewards in their giving. This is the true spirit of charity. This is the way forward. We salute you.

24 cars gathered at Sg.Rasau Toll, many had even arrived before 10am!

The convoy

Taking this chance to introduce our new friends who joined us after reading this blog is the Ong family (Mr Ong is the second from left seen here holding a box filled with their donated items while talking to his wife Wendy with two boys standing beside her.
They have had a great time spending with the children and Wendy was telling me that they plan to visit this home again coming Saturday with their eldest son who missed this session. I am proud of you and your family, Wendy. Keep up the Godly work!

Just received this picture courtesy of Wendy and she has informed me of their family visit today, 7/5/2011 which was yet another touching experience. Children at the home are getting fast attached to their company and wouldn't want to let them go. Wendy and her husband, Mr Ong have made more donation this time, and will fulfill some of their requests in the near future. You guys are great and the world need people like you to make it a better place. God Bless you all.

Have fun while doing good deeds, that's the spirit!

Mr Yap KC & Family out in full force

My nephew, Yap Liang aka Mr Cool with Shelly

Mr C.Y. Chan and Ms P.S. Goh


Mr Chan YH, our dashing photographer

Kenneth Bong & his gal

Did you see those golden hearts?

A sight to behold...marching on to give

The OldTown White Coffee nasi lemak, yummy ...thank you sponsors, not that we don't love you but we love the nasi lemak more...:))

The crowd enjoying the dance performance by the children

The home's President, Mr Murgan is giving Welcome Speech

Mr Ngo, our spiritual leader giving a thank you speech






My eldest brother, Yap Yin Hoong a fulltime supporter!


All families here share the same passion...to help

The crowd listening attentively to Mr Murgan, the Home's President


The men behind the scene, thank you guys



The children dancing away with the music

Ah Hong, Ah Hong, our favorite child, saw him since he was 3 months old, with holes in heart and bone cancer, such a wonderful feeling to see him dancing away now




Our new kids "from the blog"- Ms Synndy and her friends came joined us after reading the earlier posts from this blog. Bravo guys, do come back next round ya







Mr Murgan receiving a cash donation from Ms YC Chan

Mr Murgan receiving a cash donation from Mdm Ooi Ki Chung

Mr Ngo handing over a cheque donation to Mr Murgan on behalf of our group amounting to RM1,300.00

Ms Tai SY having fun with the children

Thanks for the present, Valerie

Happy Birthday to you ....

Some of the children who can't join in the fun, but they were not neglected

Is team work time...let's help

Our Chow Sifu, an all time Samaritan who never say no to help

To bring them cheers, you must first smile from the heart, I saw it here, Amy

A caring Mr Chan Yong Houng is playing with the kiddo inside the living hall

The DVD Player

The Fridge
The Old Wardrobe (For comparison)

The new wardrobe at the Girls' Domitory

Worn out doors repaired

The TV set

The boys' wardrobe

The new shoe rack doors

The old worn out shoe rack doors (For comparison)

The force behind us who help made the day

Mdm Ooi, never miss a chance to do charity
Yong Chee Kien and Bor Ngee Wha

Tai SY with Ah Hong

Daniel & Yap Yang, with Yap Hang merajuk at the back

This little macho never let go of the trumpet from the moment he got it from Valerie

Lam Chee Kong & Family

Alvyna is asking her dad for a balloon sculpture...

The A&W team
Thank you for a job welldone!

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A week ago, we started ordering this Thank You gift from
The Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled
Beautiful Gate Foundation For The Disabled
No. 29, Jalan SS 2/59, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel: 603-78736579, 603-78758609
Fax: 603-78762686

They are eco enzyme, which is effective agents for house hold cleaning
We thought of stretching our money a little by supporting them and yet achieving another aim of saying thank you to our friends

This 500ml type cost RM5 per bottle

Their little "factory" at SS2, Petaling Jaya

Value add by our little miss...seen here busy doing the artwork she likes most

Finally after three days of hard work...hope all the uncle aunties will like them

Contribution List

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MAY GOD BLESS ALL WHO GIVE!!

Handicapped and Disabled Children Association of Klang

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. ~Mark Twain


UPDATED AS OF 15TH APRIL, 2011

An exemplary response was received from our friends in echoing to the donation drive for the visit to Handicapped and Disabled Children Association of Klang on Sunday, 1st of May, 2011.

I must give commendation to all who have given unconditional support to my hubby and his charity comrade, aka our spiritual leader, Mr Ngo Chong Let who had garnered a total fund of RM14,550.00 within a 2 weeks drive.

It is truly an amazing experience to be able to materialize our aim at helping this home in such a speedy manner. It is indeed a blessing to have family and friends who are deep down inside, a compassionate lot. My heartfelt appreciation to all and pray for best of health in return for your kindness and generosity.

To summaries in detail our preparation so far, as of today, 15th April,2011:

(1) Purchased and Installed new wardrobes to the girls and boys dormitory
(2) Purchased and Delivered one single door refrigerator for the girls dormitory
(3) Purchased and Delivered one unit DVD player for the general area
(4) Sponsored packed lunch and drinking water from Old Town White Coffee for home's children & visitors of 140 pax.
(5) Confirmation of one clown performance
(6) Confirmation of A & W package food with Mascot and games
(7) Sponsored prizes for children games

I want you to know that none of the above can come into realization without each of your contribution. I am proud of you, my friends.

I AM ONLY ONE, BUT STILL I AM ONE. I CANNOT DO EVERYTHING, BUT STILL I CAN DO SOMETHING. AND BECAUSE I CANNOT DO EVERYTHING, I WILL NOT REFUSE TO DO SOMETHING THAT I CAN DO. ~ Helen Keller

Program of the Day:

Sunday, 1/5/2011
10am - Gather at Sungai Rasau Toll Plaze, near Tugu Keris
10.30am - Arrival at Handicapped and Disabled Children Association of Klang
Welcome dance by the children
Welcome speech delivered by the Chairman, Mr Morgan
11.00am - Official handing over donations to Mr Morgan
Tour around the building and facilities
11.30am - A&W Mascot and Clown games
12.00pm - lunch
1.00pm - Time with children
2.00pm - Goodbye

For those of you who wish to join us in the visit, please email to me at : swisspalma@gmail.com

Thank you once again to all my friends and relatives, you certainly have a heart of GOLD!

Cabinet Work-in-Progress at the Girls Domitory

Cabinet Work-in-Progress at the Girls Domitory

Cabinet Work-in-Progress at the Girls Domitory

Cabinet Work-in-Progress at the Girls Domitory

Refrigerator to be delivered to the Home

DVD Player to be delivered to the Home

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The Man Who Made A Difference

A friend of ours was walking down a deserted Mexican beach at sunset. As he walked along, he began to see another man in the distance. As he grew nearer, he noticed that the local native kept leaning down, picking something up, and throwing it out into the water. Time and again, he kept hurling something out into the ocean.

As our friend approached even closer, he noticed that the man was picking up starfish that had washed up on the beach and, one at a time, was throwing them back into the water.

Our friend was puzzled. He approached the man and said, "Good evening, friend. I was wondering what you are doing?"

"I'm throwing these starfish back into the ocean. You see, it is low tide right now, and all of these starfish have washed up onto the shore. If I don't throw them back into the sea, they'll die from lack of oxygen."

"I understand," my friend replied, "but there must be thousands of starfish on this beach! You can't possibly get to all of them. There are simply too many! And don't you realize this is probably happening on hundreds of beaches all up and down this coast? Can't you see that you can't possibly make a difference?"

The local native smiled, bent down, and picked up yet another starfish and, as he threw it back into the sea, replied, "Made a difference to THAT one!"

~Author Unknown

Handicapped and Disabled Children Association of Klang

A quick update.

Our scheduled visit in March is now postponed to another date due to preparation for the furniture works.

Some quotations are still pending and finalization should be by end of March. From there we will know the estimated costs required and our donation drive will begin soon after.

For those who had emailed to me indicating your contributions and help, we thank you and greatly appreciated your kindness.

Will keep in touch when the plan is rolled out.

See ya!