Mr Maniam, the home administrator, gave a short sharing on the background of the home. He also shared about how and why he got involved and started the charity home. Many of the Finalists were moved by the sharing of Mr Maniam and were greatly encouraged to follow in his footsteps of selflessness.
The sweet smiles and laughter of the Finalists were turned into tears when their attention was drawn towards an unfortunate young paraplegic child in wheelchair. This child had suffered high fever at the age of two but was not well taken care of. The fever resulted in permanent brain damaged which left her immobile since then. She is now eight years old but she can't speak nor hear. She has to take her meals through a feeding tube and undergoes physiotherapy twice weekly.
To add cheer to the children, each Finalist brought along a personal gift for each of the child. A few of the finalists took turns to share on how they could help to raise funds for the home e.g. organising family days, etc.
It was a fruitful visit with the children's spirits being lifted up while the Finalists spirits were engrained deeper with the heart of compassion, A Beauty with a Purpose. A Face with a Voice. A Voice to Speak up on behalf of those who can't so that those who are able would do more for those who are disabled
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