Reported by Li Huixin in George Town, Penang
To fulfill its commitment to social responsibility and promote the philosophy of “Pursue Dreams with Heart, Walk with Responsibility,” the Pursuing Dreams Team held a meaningful charity event on March 18, 2025, in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The initiative, themed Warm March, Love in Action, was organized in collaboration with several local charities.
Despite light rain, nearly 500 participants joined the event enthusiastically. Donation booths and relief supply stations were set up on-site, with proceeds designated to support three welfare organizations: Penang Fook Lok Home for the Aged, Morning Light Disability Center, and Hope Children’s Home.
The organizers reported a total of RM174,000 in donations and over 100 packages of supplies, including rice, cooking oil, medical masks, adult diapers, and medical equipment. These contributions will improve care facilities and ease the daily challenges faced by elderly residents, people with disabilities, and vulnerable children.
A Day of Heartwarming Activities
In addition to donations, the event featured a gratitude luncheon with 38 tables, welcoming 120 seniors and orphans for a meal accompanied by performances. Volunteers and students presented songs, sign language dances, and a recital of “Grateful Heart,” leaving guests deeply moved.
Special guest Ms. Lim Wan Qi, a George Town City Councilor, praised the team: “Harmony is built not only by institutions but by every caring individual.”
Heartfelt Gift Baskets
To conclude, volunteers presented longevity gift baskets—filled with health foods, thermos flasks, and handmade blessing cards—to three seniors over 90 years old. The recipients described the gesture as “the most special blessing they had ever received.”
The organizers also announced that RM50,000 from the funds will be allocated as a long-term partnership fund to upgrade rehabilitation equipment at Morning Light Disability Center.
A Commitment to Continue Giving
Mentor Julian Tan remarked: “Wealth should not only be numbers—it is a power that can warm hearts. We pledge to establish every May as ‘Dream Pursuit Charity Month,’ continuing to advance projects across Southeast Asia in education, elder care, and child welfare.”
Pursuing Dreams Manager added, “Every charity project is a cleansing of the soul. The children’s smiles and the tears in elders’ eyes are our greatest motivation.”
This successful Penang event lays a strong foundation for the team’s future social service efforts, showcasing a new generation of public-minded professionals who balance expertise with compassion.
For inquiries or to participate, please contact dreamteam.innovate@gmail.com.
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