|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitment to service |
|
|
|
|
 THE
constant advice by Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur’s principal Vimala
Mathews to her 950 students that “community service is a lifetime
commitment” was probably the motivational factor behind the successful
fundraiser which has benefited six organizations related to children
welfare.
A whopping RM62,282 was raised by the Wesley Methodist School Interact
Club’s recent cross-country jogathon in February.
“It’s a good feeling when you have helped someone in need. We encourage
compassion for others,” Mathews said.
The Children’s Wish Society of Malaysia (CWS) was the biggest beneficiary
from the fundraiser, with a RM20,000 contribution to help it fulfill wishes
of children who are stricken with life-threatening and terminal illnesses.
CWS board member Alan Yip who received the cheque said the organization was
humbled by the efforts put in by the students.
“The students have shown that nothing is impossible for them to achieve if
they set their hearts and minds to it.
“It is an honour to receive this contribution from the school. It will allow
us to bring more smiles to children who are stricken with life-threatening
and terminal illnesses,” he said.
Last year, the club donated RM12,500 to the organization.
Interact Club community service director, 17-year-old Jonathan Lee was all
smiles during the cheque presentation ceremony, although he admitted that it
was no easy task seeking sponsors for the 7km jogathon.
“Apart from getting sponsors, members spent time preparing the cloth tags
for the run. We made it ourselves with spray paint and cloth.”
“Students were given donation cards a few weeks before the event to collect
money. Each student collected a minimum of RM35,” he said, adding that the
club decided to donate the bigger share to CWS because they wanted the
children’s last wishes to be fulfilled.
Three other organizations received RM10,000 each. Among them were Rumah
Victory and Semoa.
Another two organizations, Wings Malacca and Pusat Bantuan Sentul received
RM5,000 each.
Source: The Star
Date: April 25, 2010
|
|
|
|
