Charity Event.

CHARITY EVENT

The Pre-Medical Society has collaborated a charity event with the Welfare and Charity Keen Youth Society (WACKY) and the American Degree Program (ADP) with the theme, ‘ In Aids of Little Hands’, which was in support of UNICEF and Agathian’s Home. This event was held from 7^th till 9^th of July 2010.A joint effort between the above mentioned, this event comprises of a 3-day campaign which includes the charity sales on the 7^th July and the conference on the 8^th July. The charity night concert with the theme, “Faire la Charite” was held on the 9^th July whereby all the proceeds of the ticket sales and drinks on that day was channeled to the Agathian Home. However, the sales of items throughout the campaign was provided to UNICEF. Besides fund-raising, the ultimate objective of our event would be to instill awareness amongst students towards the welfare of underprivileged children.

Furthermore, a ALL-WHITE day was proposed on the 8^th July, whereby all students and teachers were encouraged to wear white as to recognize and instill commitment in all individuals towards this event. To top that off, Vannessa Chong, Malaysia’s representative for Amazing Race Asia responded to our invitation by providing her insights and experiences in contributing towards charity through UNICEF. We strongly believe that through this, many were impacted and convicted through her short, but yet absolutely meaningful speech. “ Its never the amount that matters in charity, but a sincere heart that earnestly wish to make the world a better place”, were among the very few sentences that still keeps ringing in my head. With that, she had officially kick-started the event. Not forgetting, “The Honest Mistake” band gladly accepted our request by captivating the audience with their marvelous and lively songs. The captain of the band, Darren decided to have a sing-along performance for a closer fellowship with the audience.

The long awaited day has soon arrived. Due preparations were completed with co-operations from everyone, especially ADP and ECA who helped tremendously in setting up the tables, cleanliness, organizing the entire performance for the night and emcees. All in all, everything went smoothly and the orphans from the Agathian Home performed a heart-warming performance of breakdance! TOTALLY AMAZING!! Everyone were blown away and were spell-bound with their amazing talents!! It is hoped that through the fund-raising and necessary help provided, these orphans and the unfortunate children under the coverage of UNICEF would be blessed and be impacted in a way or another. On top of that, members from each society made a visit to the Agathian Orphanage Home approximately a week before the event with the intention of helping them with spring cleaning and providing the necessary. With close interactions with these children, it was found that they have many hidden talents and gifts but what’s more, they have a big heart that earnestly seeks love.

Last but not least, this event went well but more importantly, it would be the experience that made the difference. We lived up to our motive of reaching out to the community and pledge to cater to the needs of the unfortunate. “Ask not what the community can do for you, but what you can do for the community.”

Reported by,

Shekinah Grace

(Charity Director of Pre-Medical Society)