Club Project: "Service Without Borders" Deepavali Celebration

On 31 October 2010, our Leo Club of George Town Mutiara had organised another community service project, which the title is - "Service Without Borders" Deepavali Celebration. The objective of this project is to provide our Leo service to poor families without discriminate to any race or religion, and celebrate their festival together with our Leo Club members.

On the day itself, we gave our Leo service to a poor Indian family: Ms. Pathma (single mother), Anthony (3rd child) and Victoria (youngest child). We brought them to several places and offered their first time experience in their life. The whole trip was truly meaningful as it brought a memorable pre-celebration for the family's Deepavali Day. In overall, we had brought them for breakfast at McDonald Sungai Dua; a sharing experience and tutorial session for the kids; shopping for necessity goods at Tesco; lunch at Boston Restaurant; play-time at Youth Park and prayer session at Hindu Temple Youth Park. In addition, we had donated a book shelf and some books for the kids too.

The Organising Chairperson for this project was Leo Teh Khai Tzong. A total of 10 members had attended and participated in this meaningful project. Other attendances were: 1st VDG Shawn Lee, RCC Ong Lai Peng, Lion Tina, Lion Gertrude, Lion Mark and 1st DVP Leo Ch'ng Kok Sheng.

This project was successfully organised, with the sponsorship and contribution from Lions, Leos and public.

Now, let the photos bring you all to the journey of "Service Without Borders"!

The journey started at around 9am, and we had breakfast together with the family at McDonald Sungai Dua.

We paid a visit to the family and gave a tutorial session for the kids. Anthony is the 3rd child for Ms. Pathma.

The youngest child's name is Victoria. Both of the kids are so adorable!

A sharing and chit-chat session with the family.

We had donated a book shelf, two study tables and some books for the family too.

Next, we brought them to Tesco hypermarket and bought necessity goods. In the mean time, the mother Ms. Pathma taught the kids on how to shop and purchase goods wisely.

A purchase for new school shoe as well.

Thanks to Lion Tina and Lion Gertrude who stopped by and witnessed this meaningful project.

Had lunch at Boston Restaurant, together with 1st VDG Shawn Lee.

Play time session at Youth Park!!!

GTM members show their L-O-V-E to the community!!!

A group photo at the Youth Park before headed out to Hindu Temple Youth Park.

We went back at around 6pm and we had a memorable experience with the family together.

We are here, as GTMers, to provide our Leo service to community without discriminate any race or religion! Roar!