Budimas Charitable Foundation 'Night of A Thousand Blessings' @ The Majestic Hotel

A few weeks ago, the Budimas Charitable Foundation hosted its third 'Night of A Thousand Blessings' at The Majestic Hotel. If you don't know yet, the Budimas Charitable Foundation is a non-govermental, non-profit organization incorporated under the trustees Act 1952, with the mission to provide guidance and funding in support of the welfare and the well-being of orphans and underprivileged children in Malaysia.

Christmas Cookies Baking Project by The Budimas Orion Home Children

With the festive season just around the corner, it's time to start hunting for delicious Christmas cookies. Well, there's nothing better than buying cookies to support charity. More than just a tasty treat, the Christmas Cookies Baking Project initiated by the children of Pusat Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Budimas Orion (Budimas Orion Home) main objective was to fund for their future tertiary education. The children have baked three different types of cookies which will be sold to the public at The Budimas Charitable Foundation's office located in Jalan Ipoh from 4th of December onwards while stocks last.

Toy Bank - A Gift of Love for 400 Children @ Cheras LeisureMall

Christmas the season of celebration and gifting. Dreams do come true, at least for 400 children from 13 children's homes and charity houses. All thanks to Cheras LeisureMall, the mall's annual community programme - Toy Bank, A Gift of Love. These children have the best Christmas ever on the fifth day of Christmas.

Still remember the giant Toy Bank at Cheras LeisureMall I've blogged before? The Toy Bank had been set up on the GF concourse since 4 December 2015 to collect gifts of love for the children from the participating children's homes and charity houses.

Colourful wish cards bearing three of the children's Christmas wishes were displayed at the wishing trees around the giant Toy Bank. Pick a card from the wishing tree, select a toy or gift from the child's wish list and then deposit the gift with the wish card at the Toy Bank.

165 children from the participating children's homes have a memorable Christmas celebration at Cheras LeisureMall and receive the gifts sent by anonymous true love at the gift presentation ceremony. The children are from Shepherd's Centre Foundation, Trinity Community Children's Home, Persatuan Kebajikan Warga Tua Dan Kanak-Kanak WP, Pusat Jagaan Beribuan Kasih Kajang, Bodhi Homecare Cheras, San Pedro Orphanage Home, Rumah Sayangan, Rumah Kanak-Kanak Angels, Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Cornerstone, Yayasan Sunbeams Home, Rainbow Home, Rumah Bakti Nur Syaheera and Pusat Majudiri Y for the Deaf.

 They are treated to a sumptuous lunch too.

Earlier of the day, they also enjoy a special movie screening by Golden Screen Cinemas - Legend of a Rabbit : The Martial of Fire.

For more information about Toy Bank, A Gift of Love programme and upcoming event updates, kindly call 03-9132 2386, visit the Cheras LeisureMall Facebook page or email marketing@ppb.com.my

White Ribbon Run by All Women's Society (AWAM) @ Padang Merbok

On a fine Sunday morning, I joined White Ribbon Run at Padang Merbok with a few of my friends. For the third time, All Women's Action Society (AWAM) held White Ribbon Run to emphasize Gender-Based Violence (GBV)and Violence Against Women (VAW) are not solely women’s rights issues, they are human rights issues and we should all be involved in addressing it. Men and boys of all ages and walks of life came together at the White Ribbon Run to break a “Chain of Violence”, to symbolise the breaking down of the violence and varying burdens women have to deal with on a daily basis.

Through the White Ribbon Campaign, AWAM hopes to generate awareness, and provide a platform where men can break their silence and proactively engage on the issue of violence against women. With over 1000 participation, the theme for this year is “The Story of a Generation”. 

Apart from bringing awareness to the public through events such as the White Ribbon Campaign, AWAM also conducts trainings and workshops on gender-based violence issues, offers free counselling and legal information services, as well as does advocacy and law reform work.

Congrats to the lucky draw winner who won the Grand Prize of 4 Days 3 Nights trip aboard the Superstar Gemini sponsored by Star Cruise.

 

The White Ribbon Campaign is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equality, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. The movement began in 1989 following the tragic shooting incident resulting in the death of 14 female engineering students in Montreal, Canada. The White Ribbon Campaign seeks to change attitudes and behaviours that lead to and perpetuate violence against women by engaging boys and men to lead social change. 

Thanks to the many sponsors, staff, and volunteers who worked incredibly hard to bring this event to life. Break the silence, end the violence against women. Support! Support!

Follow AWAM’s events and activities at www.facebook.com/AWAMMALAYSIA.

'Christmas In The Air' with Sungei Wang Plaza

Beautifully themed as 'Christmas in the Air', Sungei Wang Plaza is all set to bring you a joyful Christmas celebration, this Christmas. A Lightning Ceremony is held to officiate the celebration with the highlight of the 25 feet tall Hanging Christmas tree suspended in the air with its resplendent Yuletide lights and decorations at Centre Stage, Concourse Level.

The main entrance is transformed into an enticing magical wonder with flying horses and Christmas tree. A series of Christmas related events & activities has also been scheduled to hype up the shopping from 4th December (Friday) to 3rd January 2016 (Sunday) at the Stage & Concourse Level of Sungei Wang Plaza. For some Christmas fun, Sungei Wang Plaza also brought in kiddie ride such as mini carousel, mini trains and game booths for the children.

In conjunction with Christmas Celebration, Sungei Wang Plaza together with Rotary Club of Pudu will be organising the Single Mom Christmas Even (CSR Program). This meaningful program aims to help single moms and to show appreciation of their bottomless effort to their family. Single moms with their children are invited for a pampering day out at Sungei Wang Plaza. They had fun with makeup session provided by Face Image Academy and hair-do by Miko Hair Studio, followed by a scrumptious lunch treat. Each mom also received RM200 cash voucher to shop at Parkson. A Single Mom Charity Bazaar that sells ladies products ranging from clothing to accessories, food and beverage, beauty products etc. will be on sale on 19th and 20th December 2015 to create awareness for single moms and part of the profit will be donated to the Single Mothers Association.

A variety of interesting events and performances such as Acrobatic Santa & Elves, Christmas Carolling, Kids Christmas Workshop, Christmas Character Walkabout and others are all lined up for shoppers to participate and enjoy during weekends for the entire month of December. A Christmas Market Hall will also be set up next to the centre stage, where tourists and shoppers can find Christmas delights and festive season related products for their loved ones and gifts all in one place. The participating brands are Fujifilm, Chocolate Fame, Naa&Naa Beauty, Playroom, Areej Perfume and many more.

Shoppers can enjoy free gift wrapping service with any amount spent in Sungei Wang Plaza. For every RM150 spent in a single receipt from the mall outlets, shoppers can redeem a free ride at the Christmas Carousel or Kiddie Train, with minimum spent of RM250 and above in a maximum of 2 accumulated receipts shoppers are entitled for a Pull & Redeem instant redemption, available at Sungei Wang Plaza Customer Service Counter at LG Floor.

For international tourists, Sungei Wang Plaza is proud to present 'Bring a Piece of Malaysia Home with You', an International Tourist Exclusive Jute Bag redemption. Shoppers bearing foreign passport just need to shop their passports at the Customer Service counter to be entitle for a Sungei Wang Plaza's passport. Collect 3 stamps from 3 different locations in Sungei Wang Plaza (in between ground floor to 3rd floor) and spend a minimum of RM50 in a single receipt at any outlet in Sungei Wang Plaza. Once completed, shoppers can present the stamped passport with receipt to redeem for an Exclusive Jute Bag.

Last but not least, Sungei Wang Plaza is decked out itself as a best place for all kinds of things this festive season. With a vibrant mix of retailers & fashion designers, latest mobile phone & IT gadgets, home products, beauty & accessories and also a wide spectrum of mouth-watering foods & beverages.

*Events are subject to change without prior notice.

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Facebook : www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza

'Christmas From The Heart' @ Cheras LeisureMall

This Christmas, Cheras LeisureMall unveils its theme for the season – ‘Christmas From The Heart’. Even as the mall is transformed into a glimmering wonderland, the celebration bears deeper significance as shoppers and the community are invited to participate in the annual “Toy Bank – A Gift of Love” programme from now until 27^th December 2015. This annual charity campaign allows shoppers, well-wishers and generous members of the public to bring smiles to underprivileged children’s faces by fulfilling their wishes. 

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children,” said the late President Nelson Mandela at the launch of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Indeed children are every society’s treasures and our best hope for the future. Therefore with open hearts, we should love and care for them, as well as provide for them with our best. As we celebrate the season of joy in giving, let us also take some time to remember the children that are less fortunate. Let us find it in our hearts to give them a ray of sunshine, so that they too, will shine bright in the future.

To be part of this meaningful cause, willing parties can first pick a card from the wishing tree, select a toy or gift from child’s wish list and then deposit the gift together with the wish card at the Toy Bank located at Ground Floor Concourse. Alternatively, you can donate household items such as rice, cooking oil, toiletries, canned food, detergent and school books to the homes. 

The children from the respective orphanages and charity organizations will be at Cheras LeisureMall on 29 December 2015 to receive the gifts after a fun-filled day at the mall. 

“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine...” Just as the famous children’s song goes, Cheras LeisureMall encourages everyone to share their little light this Christmas. Christmas can be so much more than a festive holiday. Together, let’s make Christmas a heartwarming season that encompasses great love and joy. 

Kindly call 03-9132 2386, visit Cheras LeisureMall Facebook page or drop an email at marketing@ppb.com.my for more details.

UNICEF Ambassador Ms Carly Paoli Officiates the Launch of Starhill Gallery's Christmas Charity Drive with Dignity for Children Foundation

The Dignity for Children Foundation (Dignity), a learning centre with 1,000 poor and vulnerable children age 2 to 17 years old, today received strong endorsements from British mezzo-soprano Ms Carly Paoli and Starhill Gallery as part of Starhill Gallery's Christmas Charity Drive.

Ms Carly Paoli is a UNICEF ambassador and one of the most talented singers rising fast in the world of classical music. Having performed at a string of high profile events including her recent performance at the Caracalla for UNICEF concert in Rome, Italy with the legendary Jose Carreras and Andrea Bocelli, the young musical prodigy is in town to perform at the upcoming Tourism and Culture Gala Night:Watch and Jewellery of the Year Awards Presentation alongside Italian tenor Alessandro Safina which was held on 27 November 2015, marking the finale of the on-going A Journey Through Time IX.

The month long Christmas Charity Drive was launched at the Christmas activation event when Ms Carly Paoli activated a Christmas ferris-wheel followed by giving away gifts to 30 children from Dignity. The children's wishes are fulfilled by generous donation of Starhill Gallery and its esteemed tenants, namely Bedat & Co, Carrera y Carrera, Cecil Purnell, Cortina, Garrard & Co, Gubelin, Hermes and Mouawad.

Video : https://instagram.com/p/-oZvGKSbZE/

Starhill Gallery's special guests at the event, the children from Dignity for Children Foundation were treated with special performance by the sensational Ms Carly Paoli who mesmerised everyone in attendance at Newens Tea House.

Pic credit Tatie.
We capped the lovely afternoon with afternoon tea admist the festive sounds of Christmas carollers.

Patrons of Starhill Gallery are invited to participate in the Starhill Gallery's Christmas Charity Drive by visiting the Christmas Tree located next to the Starhill Gallery's Concierge at Indulge Floor. Patrons may pic from the Christmas tree, wish-cards of the children from Dignity to help purchase the gifts for them. The gifts are then to be passed on to the Starhill Gallery's Concierge by 18 December 2015. The gift will be deliver to the foundation before Christmas so that the children could end the year on a high note.

The month long Christmas Charity Drive is part of the Starhill Gallery's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative under the YTL Group's objective to grow and nurture the potential of Malaysia's future generation of achievers. These have been carried out through various programmers which include engaging and supporting the local community groups, social institutions and non-profit organisations as well as supporting educational initiatives to develop future generations of leaders.


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