RM10 Goes A Long Way

Looking at new calendars just remind me on how fast the time flies. 2011 is less than 100 days away from now. Just recently, I came across a beautiful calendar which I think is worth more than its price.

It's about giving hope and opportunity to shape our future generation.

Check out the calendar being sold by Shelter Home for Children in raising funds for maintaining the home's children welfare. It is definitely a must-have for homes and offices!

The front page of the Calendar which displays beautiful arts drawn by the talented John Wong.

Notice that the calendars are up to date with various holidays indication. Bottom of the calendar tells the tale of unfortunate children whose names have been changed.

Beautiful drawings by John Wong on some of the "lost" symbols of what make Malaysians.

A reminder on what we can do for the abused children - with love.

Hope everyone can make a small contribution in support of Shelter Home of Children to ensure that the children can live the life of a normal child with proper schooling and education opportunities.

With just RM10, you can get a beautiful calendar for 2011 and the value will go a long way in helping the children in many ways.

You can contact me to get the calendars - for free from yours truly or if you would also like to contribute by dropping me an e-mail at chanwh.melvin@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can contact the home directly to make your orders online or call them at the details shown in the Shelter Home for Children website.

Next Children Home - Ti Ratana in Desa Petaling. Let us know if you would like to join the TalentEDge InspirED team in our initiative to take a stand in giving equal opportunities for the underprivileged children to live a normal life too. You can call us during office hours at 03-78737534 or drop us a mail at enquiries@mytalentedge.com.

God bless.

A Child Who Grows

Since young, I have always been grateful for the support and guidance my parents have shown me. Toys, books, schools, tuition classes are what make up a great child's learning. A break to travel during well deserved holiday seasons to just capture a moment of experience being able to enjoy and have fun.

It made me think whether all children in the world have been as lucky. Why are there orphanages and children homes? What happened to them that they have to be there instead with their parents? Then I realised, they too deserved the support which was shown onto me for them to grow normally and happily.

I always have a strong passion in providing the best environment and basic necessities needed by a child to grow happily and positively.

Last week, when I was browsing through a list of Children Homes which we can involve with in an upcoming fundraising project by TalentEDge, I came across Shelter Home for Children, courtesy of www.hati.org.my. It is based in PJ and managing 3 centres in Petaling Jaya and Taman OUG respectively. Immediately, I dropped an e-mail to the general e-mail address and they replied promptly. Arranged an appointment to meet Audrey, a representative from Shelter Home for Children office in Jalan Barat (above Caring Pharmacy).

Audrey, a kind lady who has offered much important information on the needs and direction by the organisation in supporting children who are abandoned, neglected and abused, as well as taking care the welfare of some refugee children has given me a lot of ideas on how we can contribute towards the welfare and development of the children in many ways - related to what I have been doing in training and fundraising projects.

After a good 1-hour chat with Audrey, the team and I moved on to visit one of the centres nearby in Section 8, better known as Shelter 3. It is where they house the teenage boys (currently 7) between the ages of 13-18.

It has a very welcoming signage which we will never miss.

The front view (from the gate) of the centre. Notice how clean the compound is!

One of TalentEDge's team mates chatting with Mr Nelson, the caretaker of the centre.

Nice play area for the boys. Spacious, but football is not allowed - you know how the ball flies. Behind the wall is the main road of Jalan Templer (near the roundabout).

Clean and well taken care dining area.

One of my favourite rooms in the Centre. The study room. It just looks inspiring.

They have vans to ferry the children for events, tuition classes, and various outdoor activities.

For more information on Shelter Home for the Children, visit www.shelterhome.org or they can be contacted at the details below:

Shelter Home for Children

No. 9, 1st Floor

Jalan Barat

46200 Petaling Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Tel: 03-7781 4885 ( Contact Person: Ms.Audrey John)

Tel: 03-7955 0663

Fax: 03-7783 3413

Fax: 03-7956 2384

Fax: 03- 7956 3940

Let's give hope to the children of a better world.

NEXT POST: Supporting a Project by Shelter Home for Children

My New Camera

I am officially a proud owner of Olympus Pen E-PL1. Great to be snapping photos again like I used to (haven't got any luck since then as I had a tendency to lose cameras - lost 2 cameras in a span of 5 years!)

Why Olympus E-PL1? Among some of the reasons which I had fallen head over heels with are (keep in mind I'm not anyone who's familiar with photography :P):

1. It's one of the best trendy mirrorless interchangeable lens camera around.

2. Ability to record 720 HD movies with a direct button.

3. Six in-camera Art Filters.

4. 19 scene select modes.

5. Simple functional buttons and keys.

6. Can be used interchangeably with Panasonic lenses (photos were awesome when taken with GF-1's Pancake lens.)

One of the shots taken with the E-PL1. Think it looks great. :P

Cheers!

Take A Break

It's always refreshing to meet and catch up with great people who have touched our life in a way or another.

It is even more important when we are in the midst of a hectic work schedule, to be able to take a break and listen to others' views and opinions, whether it's directly or indirectly related to what we do. Will be really surprised to find how their words will affect and inspire us in ways we never expect and a different perspective in looking in our existing tasks and roles. Take it as a reflection moment - we just wait for magical words and *snap* images of possibilities flash in our minds.

So take a moment, grab your phone and dial the number to reach the inspiring friends whom you have neglected for the longest moment as a result of your hectic schedule.

*Toot**toot* and the first "Hello" is always heart-warming. A smile is just a wonderful automatic reaction.