InfoConnect Charity Week (Team 2) : Kaizen Home

Team 2 decided to drive as far as Semenyih to visit underprivileged children at Kaizen Home :) From a discussion with Kim Choo (Team Leader), she believed that most charity homes in the rural areas were neglected as most preferred convenience and nearby locations.

And so, set our journey to Semenyih to Kaizen Home! Go go go go!

When we arrived there, the place looks well maintained and to our surprise, the kids were wearing RED, our company's corporate colour! My applaud to Team 2 and Kaizen Home for arranging this :)

Overall, the trip was worth the trip. The kids were shy to start with but after a few songs and games, they were little devils! Well, I meant it in a cute way if you get what I mean :) It was even more fun and cheer with a shower of presents for each kid and of course with a very special apperarance by our very own InfoConnect Santa, Mr. Ooi!

In the end, I have realized that kids in general are never shy, 

all they needed was some tender, love and care.

Owh, and presents too! :)

Team 2 consist of:

Lee Khim Choo

Ooi Chee Thim

Perlin Yap

Jenny Sia

Additional team members:

Jacyln Ong

Khim Choo Family Members

Jenny Sia Family Members

Visited on: 16/12/2011

InfoConnect Charity Week (Team 4): PAWS

For Team 4, they have decided to go for an animal shelter. Being a animal fan as well, I gave them a little hand in calling SPCA and PAWS. SPCA kindly told me that I could come anytime as volunteers were welcomed anytime (if the numbers were less). Then I called PAWS which has someone telling me in a chinese accent tone "Sorry we don't open on that day, You want, you come other day!". Hahaha.. I can imagine how stress the person was as I have heard countless of barking at the background!

But of course, Team 4 finally decided to help PAWS instead as from our research, they look like they could use extra hands :) So we went with a good heart and packs of dog food, we stood outside the gate and called out for the employee. A man came with a cigarette in his hand and then came to us telling us we had to make an appointment! We said "Sorry, but we thought you were like the NGO SPCA where you can..." and then *BOOM* The guy yelled "EH, YOU ALL COME FROM SPCA? YOU THINK WE ALL ARE WHAT? THE RUBBISH SPCA DONT WANT, THEY PUT HERE" And so, I was taken aback. Nonetheless, we spent 10 minutes comforting the man and telling the man that we are not from SPCA. He then huffed his ciggarete and said "Sorry, you all must make appointment then come other day". Then we spent another 10 more minutes "pleading" to him that we were were only free today (as a team).

Finally, he agreed. Somehow that day, patience has thought me that it does bring a good deal of benefit in the end! We were tasked to walk and bath the dogs - so damn adorable they are! As we entered the dog compound, the employee chose which dog were to be bathed and walked. It saddened a few of the team members as the dogs were fighting for that chance.

Overall, getting the PAWS experience was one to remember. The doctors there were friendly as they threw a few of us smiles here and there. And some staffs were really passionate about taking care and loving the pets. Of course there was Mr. Meanie/Grumpy but then come to think of it, you can imagine the stress he gets put under everyday and with constant barks and meows - i guess he has a lot of buttons pushed for a day :) Three things I do hope change even better would be ONE: That the employees (notice that it is not plural) would stop smoking in front of the animals and blowing it infront of their faces, TWO: PLEASE ADOPT A CUTE ANIMAL IN PAWS TODAY! :)

p/s: I did some sales talk to the family who wanted to adopt the Golden Retriever

(at the back on the right). Let's hope Goldie gets a new family! :D 

Visited on: 16/12/2011

InfoConnect Charity Week (Team 1): Underprivilleged Families

Team 1 decided to visit 2 poor families in Puchong & Gombak Setia. The journey was tedious thanks to the rain, but the moment we've reached our destination, it was worth it.

Family 1: Puchong
Their family was living in an atap house, where the elderly couple had 3 kids - 1 OKU, 1 in Tanjung Rambutan and their bread winner son (a delivery boy) got into an accident and is not able to provide income for some time. They are now living on the elderly couple picking up recyclable material :( To help out wiht their daily supplies, please contact Said Bin Yom (016 913 4702) @ 5522, Lorong 10, Kampung Baru Seri, Puchong.

Vincent seems to have found a friend! lol

Family 2: Gombak Setia
A single mother with a daughter and a grand daughter. Due to her commitment to take care of the kids, she can only work as housekeeping for RM400 a month. When we arrived at her home, she had no electricity and it has gone by for 2 months! Also her rent has not been paid for one year (RM1k) :( If anyone can help with rent, please do!! Contact information will be available soon.

Team 1 consist of:
Santhiya Sree
Roslinda Rosli
Aaron Tan
Vincent Chan


Extra Volunteer :)
Jacyln Ong

Visited on: 15/12/2011

InfoConnect Charity Week (Team 5): Old Folks Home

Team 5 decided to team up with HairZone to visit 3 charity homes in Jln Klang Lama area in hopes of making all of them pretty and dashing for the festive season! :) It did come a shocker to me as most of the teams were only doing one event but this team, I would say "SEMANGAT"! lol :)

The charity homes are:

Rumah Victory Old Folks

Rumah Victory Boys

Rumah Charis

Team 3 includes:
Cally Wong (TL)
Teerin Chua
Sandra Lim
Lee Min
Taka Goh
Ryan Wong
Chin Tiau
Safwan & Friend? hehe :p
Awesome HairZone Hair Stylists :)


Additional Charity Volunteers:
Jacyln Ong

Visited on: 13/12/2011

p/s: this group's charity started at 9am and ended at 830 pm! That's what I call hardcore! XD

InfoConnect Charity Week (Team 3): Precios Children Home (PCH)

Our first kick off for our InfoConnect Charity Week "We've Been Good This Year" is with Team 3. Team 3 decided to visit Precious Children Home in Petaling Jaya to spread joy and happiness of the festive season! :) For those who want to visit this home, I would like to warn you... to be prepared with lots of TLC from this children! Man, the children here are hyper and always excited at the games. To me, it gave the team a full load of positive energy and vibe :) And also, get anything Justin Beiber-ish (JB) for a girl resident there, she has expressed "I love JB!" So i guess if you got her something related to JB, she''ll probably be over the moon! :)

Also, I notice everyone in the charity home has fallen in love with this baby boy, Ah Xiang. Let's hope I got the name right! haha. I am using my memory here, typing something back from Christmas - so please correct me to those who are visiting there! :)

Everyone loves him, even the kids living in this home! A funny example was when we were playing passing the parcel, the music stopped. Unfortunately, Ah Xiang didnt get it and he gave the sad face. Then the other kid actually gave it to him for him to open! Awwwwwwwwwww.. and did I mention after the person got the present, he gave it to Ah Xiang? And then there were of course chocolate to give away and one of the kids said "Give one to Ah Xiang!!" Awwwwwwwwww :D

And so be prepared for a day filled with TLC and remember chocolates/candies! And a JB CD too :)

 Team 3 includes:

Yvonne See (TL)

Clarrie Ngeow

Additional Charity Volunteers:

Daniel Cheong

Angel Kee

Jacyln Ong

Noor Fathiah

Khadijah Salehoddin

Visited on:  09/12/2011

Charity Week: Because We Care

I came up in a life where charity always comes first. Whether it is helping a poor lady cross the road, or just telling the waiter who has slaved away her days to rude customers "keep the change", I believe charity begins anywhere - but most importantly, it has to come from the heart.

However, have you experienced people who just never really understood charity, or cringe at the fact that they have to help the elderly or succumb to a whole day of kids screaming? Of course, we have to put yourselves in their shoes, and then the question popped out "How will you know how charity feels like, if you have not ever done it before?". Have we been to busy with our KL lifestyle, working away our precious hours just for the greens, office politic-ing for a higher jump ion the career ladder - that we have forgotten what it feels like to be compassionate, kind and humble?

On December 12th - 16th 2011, I introduced the campaign: InfoConnect Charity Week titled at "We've Been Good This Year" whereby each department was given RM 1,000.00 to provide to the people they believe is best given to.

Can you figure how it turned out like? :) More posts on this campaign to come!

Advertisement: Asian Insurance Congress (2011)

An advertisement insert in the event "Asian Insurance Congress" (2011). 

One of the many samples proposed

The approved artwork

I might say, my photostop skills are sure h*ll improving!! :)