On 13 November 2009, the GSSC KL HR Team visited the disabled and underprivileged
children at Pusat Penjagaan Kanak Kanak Cacat Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya. The Home
shelters about 130 children of all races with various disabilities such as Down’s Syndrome,
Autism, Cerebral Palsy and other physically challenged, intellectually disabled and normal
underprivileged children from broken families.
The team was impressed by the cleanliness and level of care given. Interns from Mara were
there doing practical training in occupational and physiotherapy. However, the children
at the centre are in need of attention, love, entertainment and education. The centre is
constantly looking out for volunteers who are willing to spend their precious time with
them.
The HR team purchased necessities like beverages, dhal, detergent, etc which were listed
in the Home’s ‘Wish List’. A ‘Murtabak Tea Party’ was also organized, with simple games
and a singalong. The children enjoyed themselves immensely. Mabel Goh, GSSC KL Head
of HR said, “What we did was so small yet the happiness we see on the children’s face was
precious. It is definitely a place we should revisit more often”.
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