Group picture before we left Tg Cempaka
Pak Cikgu the friendly caretaker who used to teach in a school in Balik Pulau Penang
Bu is one of the handful long time serving staff in the hotel
Our local villager Pak Said looking sharp on the Heritage
We left the hotel at about 0915hrs and heads right to PUSAT PENJAGAAN KANAK KANAK TERENCAT AKAL, KUANTAN. The place is not hard to find but it took us a few wrong turns before we arrived. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by Mr James and his staff.
Established in 1990, the Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children's Association of Johor was built by Mr. V. Rajamanikam and today it occupies more than 220 children. The Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children's Association provides facilities, health, education, and support services to children and adults with down syndrome, spastic, cerebral palsy, hyperactivity and autism, orphans, and victims of abuse.
Mr James with Ooi and Tahir
The homes are running from a rented house at A4784, Jelan Tengku Muhammad, Alor Akar, 25050 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia. it consist of 5 rooms, with a big TV longue and one big space for common room facilities. In addition, we have a large kitchen, a classroom a small garden and staff quarters.
A simple gesture with a big meaning... Welcoming us in uniform red
The young V. Rajamanikam with Mother Theresa
Mr James explaining the foundation of the homes which started by his elder brother V. Rajamanikam
We are all not that different after all
New mattresses from donors
The only kitchen in the house
This time our group has committed to donate one 15kg washing machine and RM500 groceries. It has always been our practice not to provide cash handout and rather we would like to spend some time to understand the challenges and needs of each homes.
The new washing machine come in a right time as the previous machine was damaged beyond repair not too long ago
Inspection of the brand new 15kg washing machine
Thereafter, Tahir and myself with James took the van and went to Kuantan town for the machine payment and groceries shopping. We were surprise that the washing machine was delivered to the home without prior payment and solely based on trust.
Mr Leong has been a great supporter for the homes for many years
Tahir leading the shopping basket!
Two full loads of groceries totaling RM533.60
Loading on the van
We received a few donations from Singapore before we left home, SGD150 from my colleague in the office and RM100 from Tahir. Total amount collected RM490.
Donations carried forward from account: RM 4549.90
Donations collected: RM 490.00
Total donations; RM 5039.90
Expenses during this trip;
Washing machine SHARP 15kg RM 1800.00
Misc groceries RM 533.60
Total expenses RM 2333.60
Balance in funds, RM 5039.90- RM 2333.60= RM 2706.30
Unloading from van
We wish Handicapped and Mentally Retarded Children Centre Kuantan all the best and keep up with the good work
It was already 1300hrs when we left the homes. Without losing much time, we had our lunch over at a small coffee shop and then proceed to Malacca which is about 250km away.
Malacca at 1800hrs
Malacca famous chicken rice ball
Jonker Street
06 July 2014 Early morning before we heads off to Singapore
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all kind donors and supporters out there who keep us going. Without your support we will not come this far. We truly believe in spreading our care and supports to the most remote places and road less traveled. We do not need Superman to save the world and all we need is YOU!
