01 Dec 2013 Vroom Vroom from Singapore to Malacca

Once again, the effort put up by our group did not went into vain as we received tremendous support for our charity ride from Singapore to Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Malaysia Charity and Welfare Association in Malacca on 01 Dec 2013.

Top from left Isaac, Lam, Derrick, Chris and VTeck

Bottom Steven in his full riding gear, behind is Ric our team lead

Breakdown from monetary contributions;

Singapore Dollar, SGD 4180

Malaysia Ringgit, RM 1750

The exchange rate we obtained from both money changer in Singapore and Malaysia is 2.555, therefore total contribution received in RM 10679.90 + 1750= RM 12429.90

Breakdown from our expenses;

1) Washing machine 15kg inverter Toshiba x 2pcs from Seng Heng (with extended warranty 5years) and Standing fan Panasonic x 3pcs from Seng Heng (with extended warranty 2 years) from Seng Heng Malacca, RM 4560

2) Computer i3 desktop complete with monitor x 2pcs from NCS Computer, RM 3320

Balance in funds, RM 12429.90- RM 7880= RM 4549.90

Receipt from Seng Heng Electrical

Currently the amount RM 4549.90 is under the custody of Steven Foong and he bear full responsibility on amount until we have identified the next needy homes.

The amount collected this year has exceeded our set target of RM10000 and above our collection in 2012 of RM 9452.

Our fellow riders has played an important role in the fund raising initiative and this amount will not be materialized without our team work.

This is our fourth year going in our charity drive since we started our humble visit to Shan Home in Penang during Christmas 2010. It has grown from a simple 3 person family visit back in 2010 (Steven Foong, wife Suchin Koay and mother Kathy Koy) to an annual event where we gained trust among family and friends where we able to raised substantial amount of donation where we put the money into helping the needy underprivileged children homes. Thank you.

Malacca Historical city

One may complain the colour of shoe but forget others without feet.

Queeing for Malacca famous 'Satay Celup'

This year, we managed to convinced a group of motorcyclist from Singapore who have good intention to bring joy and donation and to be part of World Tour For Children project. As this is our first tour on motorcycles, it has proven to be a successful and we are looking to have more similar event in the future on motorcycles.

There were 08 riders from Singapore (mixture of Malaysian and Singaporean citizen) who were riding various types Harley Davidson and superbikes motorcycles to introduce the children to a group of people from out of town, and the same time to share the joy of riding as pillion riders within the compound of Ramakrishna on Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Our group gathered at SBS Terminal Tuas at about 0630hrs and started our journey 15mins later. This is because we wanted to get away from the morning hour traffic jam at the causeway which usually starts after 0700hrs.

Yong Peng famous duck rice! 

 Vroom Vroom into Yong Peng quiet town

One of our rider, Chris has suggested us to stop over in Yong Peng Johor for breakfast as we are still early on our schedule. Chris know the place well as this is his childhood hometown. We spent about an hour in Yong Peng before we heads off directly to Malacca.

It did not take a long time before we found our way to Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Malaysia Charity and Welfare Association around noon time.

The children and caretakers gave us a very warm welcome and immediately we were shown our way around the home.

 The boys are having a good time with the riders



 Mr Ravindran showing us around the home

 Second floor in the common bedroom

 Galley

 Clean study room

Invitation for vegetarian lunch 

 Arrival of washing machines and standing fans

Chris and Isaac helping out to check the terms and conditions of extended warranty 

 The team getting ready to leave

After a good job completion, our team left Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Malaysia Charity and Welfare Association around 1500hrs leaving behind a big smile on everyone faces. Again, thank you for your trust and support and this is all possible from our kind donors.

Best regards
Steven Foong
08 Dec 2013
Singapore

Thank you for your support Christmas 2012

25 Dec 2012 Penang

Dear family and friends

I am proud to share that our simple Christmas weekend fund raising has successfully collected a total of SGD 2400.00 and RM3500 respectively in two currencies, making the total collection in just two days at RM 9452.00!

 Young Mrs Pakiam and the children

Apart of individual donors, we also received special contribution from Tesco Bukit Mertajam Penang, Best Buy Computer Straits Quay and Old Free's Association Singapore. These remarkable organization contributed both services and monetary support by providing free delivery of goods and computer servicing to the homes. 

  

 The girls room. The boys and girls beds are separated 

 The children are exceptional good in track and field sports

The children condition and general appearance has vastly improved since we last visited on 25 Dec 2011 Christmas Day. There are currently 18 children in the orphanage, oldest being 19 years old and youngest 6 months old.  

 Balance dietary required by Ministry of Health Malaysia

 Nareen, 4 years boy with incurable skin disease

 Santa Tesco!

We spent a total of RM 3450.96 in Tesco Bukit Mertajam on household and schooling items which includes rice 180kg, cooking oil 60ltrs, milk powder 10kg, bedsheets and towels, milo 12kg, cooking pots and pans, stove, standing fans, plastic chairs 30pcs, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shower soap, washing machine cloths powder, school uniforms and others.

 Our donors contributed total of 180kg of rice

 Thank you Mr Tesco!

We also contributed two study tables, an outdoor cloths hanger and two sets of brand new Toshiba Satellite laptop worth total RM 3260.00. Apart from the two brand new laptops, we also received contribution of two used laptops for the children. This is because we understand the needs of the older children who are in their secondary years and basic knowledge of IT is the way of the future.

 Ms Huey Phing, our lovely volunteer fixing a Christmas tree with the children

 We will help you uncle! 

 Steven Foong having discussion with Ms Pakiam, understanding the challenges and helps needed

Apart of material sponsors, we also contributed RM 1500.00 for 13 school going children school fees and another RM 1500.00 for food allowance. In addition, Tesco Bukit Mertajam contributed shopping vouchers totaling at RM 190.00.

Steven Foong explaining Windows 8 application

Lastly, all these are not possible without the kind act from our generous sponsors from both Singapore and Penang. There is an old saying 'If you think it's easy to break ONE chopstick, then try breaking a bunch of them!'

A message from Mrs Pakiam to all our sponsors 'Thank you very much and May God Bless You and family'

Steven Foong

Singapore

25 Dec 2012

Day 63, 01 August 2012 Dittisham to London!

Tower Bridge

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its square-mile mediaeval boundaries. 

Since at least the 19th century, the name London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, governed by the elected Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

 View from our Dittisham B&B 

 Our final group photo before we left Dittisham for London

As the Team Lead of the World Tour For Children project, I am honored to thank our generous sponsors for their remarkable gifts and supports given to make this trip a truly successful one.

Special thank to our family members and friends, who gave us their best encouragements and supports, which we will treasure for the years to come.

I hope that this simple and yet challenging journey had raised certain level of homeless child welfare awareness among the public but I believe, there are more that need to be done if we want to make this world a better place for them.

Supporting the good causes of Borneo Child Aid, Malaysia is just the beginning of our little project. We aim for the WORLD!

All the best,

Steven Foong
Singapore
26 Aug 2012