On the third day of Raya, a big Raya gift meant for a Chinese orphanage was dropped on our laps and we were honoured to be the bearer of this good news. We received a call from Hajjah Ainie of Project MADE informing that their Sponsor is seeking a Chinese orphanage for which to sponsor school uniforms under their Back-To-School Program 2012. She asked if we know of any which may be in need of this and immediately the Padmasambhava Children Loving Association in Klang sprang into mind as we were there just a few months ago. After giving Hajjah Ainie a brief description of the Home, she is satisfied that it meets her Sponsor’s criteria and agreed to include them in.
Hubby dropped by PCLA the same evening to obtain the information required, such as names of the kids, their school year level for 2012 and their respective uniform, socks and shoe sizes. He spoke to Miss Angel Kok, one of the volunteer-in-charge and after conveying the good news to her, Hubby was updated on the Home’s latest additions, a total number of 13 babies and toddlers. Some of them abandoned orphans, while some are voluntarily given up by single mothers who are unable to cope with caring for them. In fact, PCLA turned down a few others due to the Home’s limited space and resources. It is a sad situation, but we try to look on the bright side and be thankful for the 13 young ones who are fortunate enough to end up in PCLA. We know that they are in good hands there and will be brought up with much love and care.
Hubby's smile says it all...
Dear Hubby always had a soft spot for babies, so it was no surprise when he committed to return on the coming Sunday with 3 units of baby cradle, critically needed by the newcomers. That night, we decided to share this with our friend, Chew and invited him to join in on our next visit. Bless his good heart, not only was he agreeable to go along but he, through 1Month 1Charity, will also be contributing groceries, milk powder and diapers for the babies. With this arrangement, we decided to meet up at Klang Parade to purchase the said items before proceeding to PCLA.
Contribution from 1Month 1Charity, Project MADE and Hubby
So, on Sunday morning, we collected the Milo drinks from Hajjah Ainie’s place before meeting up with Chew and family and another 1M1C member and proceeded to PCLA. Miss Angel was already waiting for us and after unloading the stuff we brought, we chatted with her on the Home’s current developments, needs and other issues. We found out that with the additional number of babies and toddlers, the Home is in critical need of milk powder and diapers, which are quite costly items and a heavy burden on the Home’s limited finance. Another area she brought up is the kids’ educational needs such as stationeries, transport fees and tuition fees. Thanks to Project MADE for getting them a sponsor for the school uniforms, therefore their burden in this area is lightened considerably this year. Hubby’s kind colleague had also committed to sponsor new school bags for the kids and we will be getting them exercise books and other stationery items. Chew also expressed interest in getting 1M1C to sponsor some stationery. Tentatively, we plan for delivery of these items in early December.
Angels do exist around us, only in different forms… and we are blessed that two of them are our good friends, Hajjah Ainie and Chew. We truly respect Ainie’s selfless commitment in making a difference everywhere, regardless of race and religion. Chew’s charitable spirit and enthusiasm in responding to the cry of these orphans is also commendable. Thank you guys for making a difference in this Home.
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