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TLC Promise Me Recognition Ceremony

Article by
Vivien Sam
Published: December 2, 2010Posted under: Nuffnang, Vivien Sam Comments: 0

What : TLC Promise Me Recognition Ceremony
When : 10 November 2010
Where : ZEHN Function Hall [at] Bangsar

This was one event that I’ve missed out due to work commitment. I was kinda disappointed for not being able to attend this recognition ceremony because I thought it would be something really meaningful and wonderful.

Remember the TLC Promise Me Campaign I took part in a few months back? If you don’t, you can always read about the post here again :) I’m proud to announce to all that all participants have fulfilled the pledges they made, that includes me! :D :D

It was one simple event where all the participants of the campaign went up the stage to collect their certificates. Because I wasn’t there, Michelle – the sexy blogger manager went up the stage in behalf of me from Madam Julia Chong, the CEO of TLC.

Cindy, Kimberly and Saimatkong – the blogger who took part in the campaign and attended the ceremony.. Picture taken from Kimberly’s blog. Awww I wished I was there…

Besides that, Kimberly was invited up stage share my experience participating in this campaign :) She has done great in this campaign! She actually managed to raised up quite a big amount of funds which was good enough to get 3 brand new hospital beds to Goo Tyng Tong and his friends. You can read more about her pledge here!

The group picture of some of the many Promise Me participants! :D

And this is my certificate! I feel proud and great of myself. Not only because I was being recognised but the fact that I’ve actually made a little boy’s wish come true! :) Although the fund wasn’t very high compared to the others, but really I truly thank everyone who has contributed in this. I wouldn’t have made it without the support and sponsors of you guys. I shall share this credit to everyone who helped!

Thanks so much! And I’m also thanking you guys in behalf of Little Nazhim. He must be good at cycling already!!! :)

TLC Series: The wrap-up

Article by
Vivy Sofinas
Published: December 2, 2010Posted under: Nuffnang, Vivy Sofinas Comments: 0

When you do something good, you shouldn’t do it to get recognition or even to expect anything in return. You do it for genuine reasons; to help others, to make yourself happy, or anything else that motivates you to do something good.

I participated in the TLC Promise Me programme., not because I wanted fame or fortune, but I really wanted to be able to help someone and in the process, help me become a more grounded person too.

Mdm Chan is a stroke victim and after getting to know her and her daughter, I realized that I’ve got it good. Not the material things, but the fact that I have all my senses working and I don’t need assistance to walk/talk etc. You really never know how to appreciate something until it’s gone.

I got a Raya message from Mdm Chan and it felt so good to be remembered by her! Like I said, never expect anything after you’ve given your all for a good cause, but when you actually DO get something back, it’s a bonus!

Like this TLC recognition certificate.

TLC had a wrap-up event to close the TLC Promise Me campaign. I wasn’t able to attend due to my schedule, but I got some pictures from Nuffnang for you guys to see.

All of the Nuffnang bloggers who participated got up to get their certificates and had a group photo with all the other participants. Must’ve been fun to gather and share stories!

Thanks to TLC for organizing this campaign, thanks to Nuffnang for letting me be a part of this campaign, thanks to A Cut Above and Mimpikita for being my awesome sponsors, and thanks Mdm Chan and Cathy for letting me into your lives.

Even without this TLC programme, we should all do our part in helping the lives of others in any way we can.

P/S: You can read about my TLC Promise Me experience with Mdm Chan by entering “TLC Series” in the PD search box on the side bar.

TLC Promise Me Campaign – Successfully Completed!

Article by
Kong Tian Leong
Published: November 18, 2010Posted under: Kong Tian Leong, Nuffnang Comments: 0

Last Wednesday it was the TLC Promise Me Celebration Party to conclude the few months campaign of fulfilling the wishes of the less fortunate within a short period of time.

Throughout the whole TLC Promise Me Campaign, I have learned a lot and realize a lot. Thank you TLC fir giving me this opportunity to participate in this meaningful campaign that I get to reward back to the society.

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TLC Promise Me Campaign
Recognition Ceremony @ Zehn Function Hall, Zehn Condominiums next to Hospital Pantai.

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saimatkong and Kimberly

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Nicholas and Sara
Nicholas and Sara


Julia Chong – Chief Executive Officer of The Truly Loving Company.


I have got my cert!

My pledge was to get an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) for Mr Kau at NASAM Ampang. He’s in 60+ years of age and wheelchair bound and really need this to support him. I came out with a Charity CAR Wash Idea and yes I made it and even I can get Mr Kau a customized AFO that suits him.

Thanks to everyone who support me in this Charity CAR Wash campaign, especially members from MyForteClub and thanks to Mr Raymond from Shine N Shield who sponsor the venue for me to run the charity campaign to raise fund for Mr Kau.

TLC Promise Me Campaign - Celebration Party
All of us who took out the TLC Promise Me Pledges.

TLC Promise Me Campaign - Celebration Party

TeyCindy, Kimberly and me!

TLC Promise Me Campaign - Celebration Party

TLC Promise Me Campaign - Celebration Party

Tey Cindy and Kimberly Low

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Look how happy it could be if we could help others.

Mr Kau related his experience as a stroke survivor and must be thankful that he could still walk around with assistant right now. I’m proud of myself too as I did try my best to help someone who’s really in need and reward back to the society.

We can’t just work, eat and sleep doing the same routine tasks but without doing something that’s meaningful in our live. It is about channeling the collective energy of the community in helping the less fortunate, disabled and underprivileged in our society.

Always remember this phrase : “Celebrate the past, enjoy the present, create our future.” Thanks for those who supported me in the Car Wash Campaign and to those who donated too.

Route 86

Article by
Cindy Tey
Published: November 16, 2010Posted under: Nuffnang, Tey Cindy Comments: 0

Every year there’s a new book, and every book has 12 Chapters. Now we’re in the 11th. Does time fly too fast, or are we moving too slow?

i spent my first 8 months working from 9 to 6. The next 2.5 months traveling, blogging, and understanding the difference between like, and love. i must say, that i learned more about life by spending 1/3 of my life doing nothing compared to almost 9 months being pregnant with PowerPoint proposals.

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One of the most fulfilling thing that i did and achieved this year was a pledge i took up to make Madam Lily Sin, a stroke victim’s wish (to get a pair of multifocal glasses and hair makeover) come true. The above is an article from The Sun.

My 24th birthday is coming up, and i asked myself many times, “what do i want for my birthday?”

The answer, is nothing. i’ve worked hard enough to get everything i wanted (no, my parents don’t superspoil me with stuff), and there’s nothing else i need that i can’t live without.

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Article from Malaysia Today.

Part of me feels grateful to be so lucky, but another part of me feels quite sad because the things that i want are matters that money cannot buy. Well, of course i could still make a list of things i wish i own like a Tiffany & Co. signature ring, a Coach bag, the new Canon S95 (when my S90 is still working perfectly)…

*ehem* Those are the things i (do) want, but give ‘em all to me, next year i want another ring, another bag, another camera. What’s the point? How long could the happiness by looking and touching these expensive things last in one’s lifetime? Truth is, it is never enough.

But by using 100% effort and 0 cent, i found a kind of fulfilling happiness that will always remain in me.

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i am very sure my other blogger buddies feel the same way too.

Kimberly received donation from her readers and managed to buy 3 hospital beds instead of 1; which was the initial goal, while Sai Mat Kong organized a charity car wash to raise funds and he did GREAT! i’m very proud of us.

Below are some pictures taken at the TLC Promise Me Campaign Celebration Party, photos courtesy of Kim Cun.

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Michelle from Nuffnang and me in hues of baby blue~ what i admire about this lady is that she doesn’t waste money on branded stuff and still looks like a brand herself!

For example, you might wanna ask her whose blue blazer that belongs too and how much does it costs her to look more pro than me! LOL

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Waiting for the ceremony to start… and there’s the stage where we received our certificates.

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The BIG HEART Group Picture !!!!! :D

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Ever since i joined this campaign, whenever i feel upset (for valid reasons OR sad because of PMS), i tend to think of my very first visit to NASAM, the strokees’ house.

The provoking image of an old lady fed thru a pipe and not her mouth subconsciously makes me touch mine, and wonder why do i ever complain with this pair of lips, when even those who can’t even use ‘em to chew, are living everyday with smiles on their faces.

Promise Me to take up a pledge next year because i Promise You that it is gonna be a priceless experience, and an everlasting memory you will never forget. ;)

TLC Promise Me Recognition Ceremony.

Article by
Kimberly Low
Published: November 16, 2010Posted under: Kimberly Low, Nuffnang Comments: 0

Last week, the folks from The Truly Loving Company (TLC) threw a recognition ceremony for everyone who participated in the TLC Promise Me Campaign. There was a total of 70 pledges and ALL of them were successfully completed!

It was a low-key but nice ceremony :)

# – Many people were there.

All of us got a certificate each. It has become my favourite cert because it’s a reminder of the wonderful experience and valuable life lessons learnt while taking part in the campaign.

# – Receiving my certificate from Madam Julia Chong, the CEO of TLC.

# – My fellow bloggers who participated in the campaign, Cindy and Saimatkong also got theirs.

Cindy got a custom-made multi-focal spectacles for Madam Lily Sin and Saimatkong got a customised ankle brace for stroke patient Mr. Kau.

I was asked to share my experience participating in this campaign. I was nervous while on stage but happy to be able to tell everyone about this life-changing experience :)

# – Thanks Nuffnang and TLC for this wonderful opportunity.

The brainchild behind this campaign is Mr. Jonathan Teoh, who left his high flying job as an architect to plan, organise and make TLC Promise Me campaign a reality. His hard work is admirable & his motivations noble. If there’s anyone I truly respect, Jonathan is one of them.

# – With Jonathan Teoh, the force behind TLC Promise Me.

I’m really, really glad that I was part of the campaign. You know, I really didn’t want to do it at first and gave myself a lot of excuses. I was skeptical and doubtful, basically I didn’t think I would be successful in raising anything! And the worst thing? I agreed to do it due to the embarrassment of saying “no”.

But as I received more and more support in the forms of donations and well-wishes, my perceptions gradually changed. I am still surprised by the fact that 3 hospitals beds have been bought and delivered to Goo Tyng Tong and his friends.

The credit is certainly not mine alone. You know who you are and I hope you can feel the exact same contentment I’m feeling from doing this because you deserve it so much more than me!

# – With some of the TLC Promise Me participants.

Thanks again guys!

Thanks for supporting this cause.

Article by
Kimberly Low
Published: November 1, 2010Posted under: Kimberly Low, Nuffnang Comments: 0

I’ve been waiting forever to write this post. As some of you might know, I made a pledge a couple of months ago to raise funds to buy a hospital bed for Goo Tyng Tong, a bed-ridden 17 year old under the TLC Promise Me campaign.

Participating in this has been an enlightening experience for myself. I am still overwhelmed and touched by the amount of support shown by not just friends but complete strangers. I’ve promised myself that whenever I feel jaded or disappointed with people (most often than not over petty, silly issues), I’ll always think about this amazing display of generosity, kindness and selflessness to remind myself again that there are good in this world.

Well, after some unforeseen delay, Goo Tyng Tong’s hospital bed has been successfully delivered to him. On top of that, two of his housemates in similar plights have also received a hospital bed each.

Yes, thanks to your support and kindness, we’ve managed to raise enough money for 3 hospital beds. Thank you so, so, so much! The beds are double fowlers, basically means they can be raised in two parts, which would make tasks like feeding, changing clothes, cleaning, pass water and many more much, much easier. Hospital mattresses were also bought and I was assured by the vendor that they are not covered in ordinary PVC but with breathable water proof material.

# – Goo seems happy with his new bed :)

On behalf of Goo and his friends, I would like to specially thank and extend my gratitude to all the contributors below:

Private Donors RM
Mr. JK 100
Ms. Paige K 200
Mr. C 400
Mr. Liverpool FC Fan 700
Mr. Paul Tan 500
Ms. Kimberly P 200
Ms. Radiance L. 100
Mr. Niki Cheong 100
Mr. James Y. 500
Mr. Aruadil Sayed 115
Ms. Beatrice W. 300
Corporate Sponsors RM
The Pop Look 200
Queen Chloset 200
Paultan.org 800
Cziplee 200
Artmakr 200
Gin & Jacqie 400
TOTAL 5215

# – One of his friends on the new bed.

# – Here comes another BIG smile!

# – The costs of the beds came up to RM5040.

After buying the 3 beds, there was RM175 left, which I made out in cheque to Goo’s care centre.

# – A picture of the cheque for transparency purpose (yes, that is my writing and it’s horrible).

THREE hospital beds! WOW! To think that I was not even sure if I could manage to raise funds for one bed.

You guys truly, madly, deeply rock!

Customized AFO For Mr Kau

Article by
Kong Tian Leong
Published: September 20, 2010Posted under: Kong Tian Leong, Nuffnang Comments: 0

After so much of hardwork in the Charity Car Wash and fund raising campaign, I got Mr Kau a brand new Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO)! He’s so happy when I met him. I’m glad that I’m able to help someone too! Thanks to those who support in this fund raising campaign too.

Charity : Customized AFO

But it’s not good enough and with the additional money that I have raised for Mr Kau thru Charity Car Wash campaign, we can get Mr Kau a customized AFO! He’s able to walk better and cheerful with the customized AFO.

Charity : Customized AFO
See, the AFO is now custom made!

Charity : Customized AFO

Charity : Customized AFO

Charity : Customized AFO
It fit nicely.

Charity : Customized AFO

Mr Kau is so happy with the new customized AFO =)

Always remember, you may need help someday. So do whatever you can to help someone in need without asking for anything and with your true heart.

TLC Series: The pledge and a bit more…

Article by
Vivy Sofinas
Published: August 9, 2010Posted under: Nuffnang, Vivy Sofinas Comments: 0

Madam Chan’s wish is to go for a day out shopping…

Cathy only wanted to go out on weekdays when there were not too many people so it would be easier for Mdm Chan, both Cathy and I had to take time off work for this pledge. But it was worth it after seeing how happy Madam Chan was.

We started off with breakfast at The Loaf in Pavilion (one of my blog reader’s suggestion) and it was really nice. We sat by the glass window so Mdm Chan could have the view of cars passing by. The Loaf isn’t amazing for wheelchairs as it has so many levels, so Cathy and I took food for Mdm Chan.

Retro in my Marc by Marc Jacobs sunnies! Hehe.

After breakfast, we took Madam Chan around Pavilion. She has never been there after her stroke, so I think she was pretty excited. She kept pointing here and there to indicate to us where she wanted to go, so it was pretty easy taking her around.

At her age, she really didn’t want to shop. Shopping to her just means taking a stroll and jalan-jalan. Clearly our definitions of shopping differ, but hey, hers was pretty fun too!

We passed by the food court and she pointed to food. Since it was lunchtime, the three of us sat at the food court and had chicken rice! Eating time again…weeee!!

During the day, I had the opportunity to learn more about stroke patients but also interesting was what the whole family has to go through. Everybody has to learn to be patient and to be helpful, and really sacrifice a lot of their time because stroke patients really require a lot of attention.

Mdm Chan cannot feel both her legs and her right arm, so her only movement is her left arm. During the day, Cathy and her sister go to work and Mdm Chan’s 70 year-old husband takes care of her (if that isn’t true love, I don’t know what is…). When Cathy and her sister return from work, they take care of her. Every week, Mdm Chan goes to NASAM for her physiotherapy and Cathy has to take leave from work to bring her.

The way I saw Cathy care for Mdm Chan, it really touched me. Mdm Chan has become her whole life, and Cathy has to forgo a lot of things because her mom is her priority. Mdm Chan actually cries if Cathy comes home late from work, so Cathy joked with me, “How to go dating like this?!” Hehe. In all seriousness, she did admit that it’s really hard to find a guy who would accept her mom as she is. And that is such a sad reality.

I thought it would be so nice to have a girly session with these 2 ladies, so where else but the hair salon?

A cut above Bangsar Village II has kindly agreed to sponsor haircuts for these two lovely ladies, Mdm Chan and Cathy. Their stylists were Vlee Lau and Magdalene Tan. Thank you so much, you guys, for your kind participation in my pledge! Thank you, A Cut Above!

Mdm Chan and Cathy both got haircuts! Cathy had no idea because I had only told her it was for Mdm Chan. Thought it would be a nice surprise for her because she really deserves it for devoting so much love to her mother.

Stylist Vlee

Stylist Magdalene

They got bored of me, so I camwhored by myself hehe.


My pledge has been fulfilled but it’s just not right to stop here. I’ll be sure to continue this friendship I have with Mdm Chan and Cathy!

The gorgeous Mimpikita top for Mdm Chan

The wonderful Mdm Chan

THANK YOU TO MIMPIKITA AND A CUT ABOVE FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIPS!

TLC Promise Me pledge fulfilled

Article by
Kong Tian Leong
Published: August 9, 2010Posted under: Kong Tian Leong, Nuffnang Comments: 0

Finally after so much of hardwork in the Charity Car Wash and fund raising campaign, I got Mr Kau a brand new Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO)! He’s so happy when I met him last Saturday. I’m glad that I’m able to help someone too! Thanks to those who support in this fund raising campaign too.

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This is the AFO that I get for Mr Kau at HUKM, it’s RM325. The total fund that I raised was RM788 and the remaining money will handover to Mr Kau’s family so that they can make use the money to get other necessity that Mr Kau needs.

Check out how Mr Kau learned to use AFO to support him to move around. It’s used to provide support to weak or wasted limbs or to position a limb with tight, contracted muscles into a more normal position.

Promise Me - Mr Kau

Promise Me - Mr Kau

Promise Me - Mr Kau

Promise Me - Mr Kau

Promise Me - Mr Kau

Promise Me - Mr Kau

Mr Kau is so happy with the new AFO =)

Remember you may help someone in need to if you wish to!

AmazinGrace

Article by
Cindy Tey
Published: August 9, 2010Posted under: Nuffnang, Tey Cindy Comments: 0

this is my last post on the completion of a pledge i took up; which is to fulfill Madam Lily Sin’s wish to get  a pair of multi-focal glasses, and a new haircut to suit her new frames!

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as usual, i’m starting my post with a picture of my face. q=

this post is brought to you by,

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Gracesalon @ Bangsar Village II

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this salon is magnificent and super high end. you’ve gotta see it for yourself!

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that’s why i was dressed ala Blair / Gossip Girl. lol

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got ourselves good seats on these posh cushions.

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Grace cuts Lily’s hair by herself. it’s very ‘happifying’ to know that there are still generous people in this world. ♥

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a happy lily ^^

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O ram-but.

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almost there…

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what i do while waiting. no surprise ey?

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a few more touch ups,

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and we’re finally done :D

Lily’s glasses are not here yet, but her hair is so much neater and stylo milo now.

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Me & Grace, the beautiful salon owner. i don’t know how to express my gratitude to Grace mi lady.

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to those of you who wants to give your hair a chance and Grace a try, you can go to Gracesalon @ Bangsar Village II, 1st Floor (next to Marmalade Cafe).

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that ends my pledge. i’m very satisfied and happy to have this chance by TLC to be a part of the Promise Me campaign. hopefully there are more to come.

make someone happy today! :)

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