Wheelchairs for the Miri Kidney Dialysis Centre

Posted on April 22nd, 2008 by Administrator, under Activities.

Sebastian and I delivered two wheelchairs, which were donated by YB Datuk Peter Chin to the less fortunate in Miri. The photo above shows the recepients at the Miri Dialysis Centre at The Red Crescent.

Have you been to the Miri Dialysis Centre?
Patients with kidney problems have to undergo dailysis treatment 3 times a week. Each visit takes 4 hours and can cost up to RM250. It means that kidney patients can’t work like a normal person. They have to spend long hours 3 times a week in the centre. They have to pay for treatment. They lose productive working hours. Fortunately, the Miri Kidney Dialysis Centre runs by the Red Crescent is available to help the kidney patients, including subsidising the cost of dialysis. RM200 each time means about RM2,400 a month for treatment. How many people can afford this? Fortunately, through the Red Crescent of which YB Datuk Patinggi George Chan and YB Lee Kim Shin are actively involved in, and together with the many generous public donations, the treatments are heavily subsidised to enable even a poor man to get treatment.

So my friends, look after your kidneys and your body. Stay healthy. Also give back to the society to help the less fortunate whenver you are able. “Got money, donate; got strength, contribute time and effort”.

Make Miri City and our society a better place to live for all!

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Christians gathering at Piasau Utara

Posted on April 21st, 2008 by Administrator, under Activities.

It was a day of great fun for the kids, and memorable mid April weekend for the adults who came with families and friends to enjoy the weekend social, sports and religious event. Traditional dances, games etc. OC Romeo told me that he used to play those games which were played by the children that day. Tradition has not changed. And heh, Bishop Anthony Lee, was there too. He is a fine gentlemen. He told me with an unmistakable smile, “no speeches from me outside the church, please”. Great fun. Great people. I love it!

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