Challenges Online posted on September 28, 2010 22:15
Carnival on Nov 17 to raise funds for building project
THE Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled has recently been given a one-and-a-half storey premises in Puchong to be turned into a Hope Factory, a place for persons with disabilities to work and be financially independent.
Its executive director Sia Siew Chin said they needed RM300,000 to renovate the premises with barrier-free facilities.
To raise funds, they are having a carnival themed Building Hope at The 19 USJ City Mall in USJ 19, Subang Jaya on Nov 17 from 10am to 3pm.
There will be a charity sale, games and contests. So far, six out of the 80 booths have been taken up.
Event organising chairman Tan Hoe Hing said The 19 USJ City Mall is sponsoring the venue and equipment for the carnival.
He added that coupon booklets worth RM20 would be given as a token of appreciation for every RM20 cash donation.
The foundation needs 100 volunteers and welcomes contribution from the public.
“They can sponsor food, drinks, books, clothes and other items, and if possible, man the booths on the day,” Sia said.
Bukit Gasing assemblyman Edward Lee said there is a great need for active participation from the public in looking after the disabled.
“As a start, I am contributing RM1,000 from my state fund to the foundation,” he said.
For details, call 03-7873 6579/ 7875 8609 or email info@beautifulgate.org.my, or visit http://www.beautifulgate.org.my/
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