Date 9 & 10 Dec 2006
Venue Zig Hair Salon

Scores of male and female model wannabes waited patiently over the weekend to undergo makeovers by Zig Hair Salon, all in the name of charity. The transformation from Plain Jane and Ordinary Joe to Supermodel was captured on film at the photo shop next door. The winner from each category will receive free profiling into a local modeling agency and stands a chance to be selected as an advertising/model spokesperson for a beauty/slimming company. Net proceeds from the event were donated to NKF.

Date 2 Nov 2006
Venue Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa

Some 1,300 guests got up close and personal with the Fab Four at the charity dinner held in aid of NKF. In his warm welcome address, the Sunway Group Founder and Chairman, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah shared about the various community service project carried out by the conglomerate, particularly in Bandar Sunway. Guest of honour, YB Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Keng Yaik, Minister of Energy, Water and Communications, called on all major corporations and enterprises to place a equal importance on corporate social reporting as on their profits.

Dato’ Sri Dr Lim then witnessed the mock cheque presentation by Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah to Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar bin Suleiman, President of the NKF Board of Governors. This was followed by a sumptuous Chinese dinner. Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Keng Yaik later obliged the guests by serenading 2 songs, the Beatles’ classic Yesterday and Words by The Bee Gees. His efforts raised close to RM40,0000.

Anticipation mounted as the time came for the Mersey Beatles to take the stage. Die-hard fans of the band let their hair down in this stroll down memory lane as they sang, danced and bobbed their heads to famous tunes such as I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Get Back, Can’t Buy Me Love and Ticket To Ride. The band evoked a sense of nostalgia throughout the performance, with the crowd eating out of their hands and demanding more right up to their encore performance of Twist and Shout and Hey Jude.

The look of content and joy was evident on the faces of the generous and compassionate guests who turned up in full force in support of NKF’s life-saving mission. On 30 Nov 2006, the final mock cheque presentation was held at the Sunway Group office, for the actual amount raised. Our deepest appreciation to the Sunway Group in selecting NKF to partner with this year. We look forward to many more opportunities to serve the less fortunate and underprivileged in the community.

Estimated amount raised RM780,000.00

12TH ANNUAL CHARITY DINNER (top, right)
By Persatuan Amal Siao Ji Shi KL

Date 18 Nov 2006
Venue Chung Hwa Independent Chinese High School
Jalan Ipoh, KL

Amount RM2,000.00

DA MA CAI HEALTH AID 2006
By Pan Malaysian Pool Sdn Bhd
Date 19 Nov 2006
Venue SJK (C) Batu 11, Cheras

Amount RM15,000.00

RHB MUDHARABAH FUND COMMUNITY PROGRAMME 2006 (bottom, right)
By RHB Unit Trust Management Berhad

Date 20 Nov 2006
Venue Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur

Amount RM10,000.00

Date 15 Nov 2006
Venue Bangunan SINGER, Petaling Jaya

The National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia was among five charities that received cash ‘gifts’ on the occasion of SINGER Malaysia’s centennial celebration. A charity drive was held since March in conjunction with its 100th anniversary to raise funds from the sale of the limited edition SINGER ‘Centennial 15 Class Sewing Machine’. Each sewing machine, equipped with a certificate of authenticity was retailed at RM1,388.00

Mr Yeap Dein Wah, Executive Director of SINGER Malaysia presented the cheques to the beneficiaries in a simple ceremony. Besides the cash contribution, each charity also received a unit of the commemorative sewing machine.

Many congratulations to SINGER on its golden anniversary and thank you!

Total contribution    RM25,000.00

Date 8 Nov 2006
Venue SMK Batu Lapan, Jalan Puchong

This was the third consecutive year this Leo Club had organised a car wash, and this time, they selected NKF as the beneficiary. Even though some teachers were dubious about the Leos touching the brand new cars, most gave their full support in the name of charity. Furthermore the price of RM5 per car for wash and vacuum was a steal.

35 Leos from the morning and afternoon sessions volunteered their services to help in the project. The day began bright and sunny but rain poured down at noon, leaving the Leos with no option but to wait the rain out by having lunch. Even though the question of postponing the car wash arose, the volunteers kept their cool, which paid off when the skies cleared at 3.30pm. The task was completed with all the cars scrubbed clean before the final evening bell rang.

In the end, the Leo spirit and unity grew stronger to achieve their goals in community service. Syabas!

Total contribution     RM241.00

Date 1 Nov 2006

Venues
Spring Golden Restaurant (Main)
25 Jalan Sepadu C 25/C
Taman Perindustrian Axis
40400 Shah Alam

Spring Golden Restaurant (Branch)
3 Jalan Peniaga U1/34
HICOM Glenmarie Industrial Park
40150 Shah Alam

Estimated amount raised RM 2,357.55

Date 18 Oct 2006

The Managing Director of Panasonic Industrial Co (M) Sdn Bhd, Mr Keiji Sakai, accompanied by General Manager George Chee, paid a visit to the NKF, bearing a cash gift and a 26-inch LCD television.

During the visit, Mr Sakai shared with the NKF CEO Goh Seng Chuan and Fundraising Director Shirley Koh about the business position of Panasonic in Malaysia. In turn, he listened attentively to a brief description of NKF.

To mark the handover of the television, Mr Sakai pressed the POWER switch to turn on the television and then viewed a VCD presentation of NKF, its history and role in society. The television will be installed in a new state-of-the-art NKF dialysis centre in Petaling Jaya which is targeted to be ready and commissioned next year. Later, he and Chee toured the Berjaya-NKF Dialysis Centre for a first-hand observation of patients on dialysis.

Total donation    RM5,000.00

Date 21 Sept 2006
Venue Kelab Golf Rahman Putra, Sungai Buloh

Some 100 golfers rose early for the morning tee-off to participate in this event. Among the eight novelty prizes up for grabs were a Nissan Sentra 1.6L (M) and a 3 days 2 nights golf package for 4 golfers to Bangkok for two Hole-in-One events. However, none of the golfers managed the feat. The champion of the tournament, Chua Chew Guan, walked away with a 29 inch JVC television & a trophy, while the 1st runner-up, C.F. Tai, took home a Sony video camera & a trophy and the 2nd runner up, Richard Ling, claimed a Nikon digital camera & a trophy. Besides the top 20 winners, all other golfers also won lucky draw prizes.

NKF is overwhelmed with the overall success of the tournament which raised RM54,000.00, surpassing the result of the last tournament held in 2002.

Total amount raised    RM54,000.00

Date     20 Aug 2006
Venue    Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam, Bukit Kiara

84 golfers braved the heat of Sunday afternoon and struggled to complete the toughest course in the country, all for a good cause. Guest of honour, YB Dato’ Donald Lim Siang Chai, Deputy Minister of Tourism teed off the event with a splendid shot.
Congratulations to RT Section 14A for their tireless effort in organising this annual event, to bring cheer to the unfortunate in the community, for a meaningful Merdeka celebration.

Total donation      RM10,000.00

Date 19 Aug 2006
Venue Berjaya-NKF Dialysis Centre


More than 30 members of Flextronics Technologies Shah Alam (FSA) workforce spent a morning of fun, games and laughter with the patients of NKF and their families. The Family Day was held in conjunction with the presentation of a grant of US$11,000 by the Flextronics Foundation in USA to NKF for a new dialysis machine for Berjaya-NKF Dialysis Centre. Mr Haroon Ariffin, Director of Corporate Services, FSA symbolically presented a mock dialysis machine to Mr Goh Seng Chuan, CEO of NKF.

Once the formalities were completed, adults and children alike joined in the games coordinated by the Lions Club of PJ Metro. Before lunch, all present joyfully sang “Happy Birthday” to those celebrating their birthday in August.

It was an eye-opener for many Flextronics staff on the hardships faced by kidney failure patients, and they sportingly mingled with the patients and entertained with many song renditions on the karaoke machine.

It was indeed a memorable day for all. Our deepest appreciation to Flextronics for their dedication towards helping the needy and the Lions Club of PJ Metro for volunteering their services yet again.

Total contribution    RM39,922.85

Date 11 Aug 2006
Venue Kompleks Tenis Jalan Duta, KL

After having achieved 3 other National Records, Krista Education successfully entered the Malaysian Book of Records for the longest recycled colour pencil replica, approximately 86 feet in length and using 93,400 coloured pencils made from recycled newspaper. It was a combined effort by Krista children, parents, teachers and friends who contributed in purchasing the colour pencils. The pencils were donated to several children homes and organisations, while a portion of sale proceeds of the colour pencils was donated to NKF. Congratulations!

Total contribution    RM6,000.00

Date 14 July 2006

In celebrating the Malaysian timber industry for their significant contribution to the country, the MTC also took the opportunity to exercise its corporate social responsibility by contributing the proceeds of dinner tickets for the purchase of three dialysis machines. During the dinner, a mock cheque of RM100,000 was presented but a larger contribution was made possible by tremendous support from its members, sponsors and well-wishers.

On 22 Sept, YAM Tunku Tan Sri Osman Ahmad symbolically presented one of the dialysis machines in a handing over ceremony at the Berjaya-NKF Dialysis Centre in Petaling Jaya. The other machines are placed at the Charis-NKF Dialysis centre in Cheras and the Rotary Club of Damansara-NKF Dialysis Centre in Kepong.

Total contribution    RM122,400.00

Date      17 Jun 2006
Venue    Beaconhouse Pre-School, Bangsar

Beaconhouse Pre-School parents and children from Bangsar, Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya came in full force to support this inaugural event, in aid of NKF. It was an ideal occasion for the parents to mingle with other families, while their children patronised various food stalls selling snacks, homemade cookies and tarts, ice cream, candies and local favourites, and participated in exciting games, including Wheel of Fortune, golf, mini hoops, etc. The children also took the opportunity to have their faces and hands painted at the face and henna painting stalls. Good ticket sales were evident by the crowded ticket booth. NKF also set up a booth to educate the patrons on the importance of taking care of their kidneys.

The end result reflected the strong commitment of the 3 Pre-Schools’ Principals, teachers, parents and children who gave their enthusiastic support to a worthy cause. On 8 Aug at the same venue, Puan Zarina bt Mobarak Ahmad, the Resident Director of Beaconhouse Malaysia Sdn Bhd proudly presented the mock cheque during the handing-over ceremony.
Total contribution      RM12,000.00

Date 21 Jun 2006

NKF, together with the Apex Club of Klang, opened its 19th dialysis centre at Jalan Meru, Klang. This latest addition to our nationwide network of dialysis centres, which is the second in Klang, also includes a dialysis machine donated by businessman Yap Cheong Heong.

After learning about the plight of kidney failure patients undergoing dialysis, he bought a dialysis machine and presented it to Klang MP, YB Datin Paduka Tan Yee Kew.

Datin Paduka Tan, who is also Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of International Trade & Industry had been asked by Yap to deliver the machine to an NGO of her choice. She officially handed over the machine to NKF in a simple ceremony at the Apex Club of Klang-NKF Charity Dialysis Centre.

Total contribution    RM42,000.00

In conjunction with World Environment Day 2006, a series of events were held in major shopping complexes throughout the country. For just RM20, participant in the colouring activity produced their very own Do-It-Yourself keychain masterpiece using recycled colour pencils. Not only did the campaign promote awareness about the benefits of recycling, Global Recycled Products Management also contributed towards the live-saving mission of NKF.

Amount raised Jan – May 2006 RM 2,644.00

Duration : 9 – 14 May 2006
Venue : Sungei Wang Plaza, KL

It was a meaningful Mothers’ Day for visitors to Sg Wang Plaza as they supported NKF’s life-saving work. For every donation of RM5, they penned their wishes on NKF One Wish One Hope ribbons and place them on a 3D-heart prop located at the Concourse Level.

YB Dato’ Donald Lim Siang Chai, Deputy Minister of Tourism, launched the project on 9 May 2006 by placing a large gold ribbon on the 3D-heart prop. He also pledged a donation of RM5,000 to NKF in support of the project.

Duration : May – Jun 2006
Venue : Bilden Creative Learning College Sunway University
College

As part of their community involvement requirement, students pursuing the Canadian International Matriculation Programme of Sunway University College made a more meaningful Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day by undertaking the project. Parents of the children who take up creative learning at Bilden rendered their generous financial support as well.

TERIMA KASIH!

Total amount raised RM3,780.27

Date 17 Jun 2006

The Lioness Club of Subang Jaya threw a lifeline to 5 NKF patients when it agreed to sponsor RM20 off the dialysis fee for 13 treatment sessions for the month of July 2006.

On behalf of the patients, TERIMA KASIH!

Total contribution RM1,300.00

Date 22 Apr 2006
Venue Sunway University College Multipurpose Hall

Some 300 people turned up to cheer for their favourite participant among the 12 finalists who battled it out in the finals of the Idol competition held for the second consecutive year, in aid of NKF. On 17 Jun, members of the organising clubs held a mock cheque presentation for RM4,000, an additional RM2,000 from their initial contribution during the competition.



Total contribution RM4,000.00

Date 31 Mar – 2 Apr 2006
Venue Putra World Trade Centre, KL (Booth no. 3011)

NKF was among 18 non-profit organisations given the opportunity to participate in this exhibition, regarded as Malaysia’s largest kids education fair, under the Smart Kids, I Care I Share community programme to instill social responsibility in young children. The exhibition received overwhelming response, with thousands of young children streaming in with their parents and teachers. NKF was on hand to disseminate information on our activities, especially the twice-monthly nationwide health screening, and raise funds. It was heartwarming to see parents urging their children to make cash contributions.

Amount raised RM304.51

www.smartkids.com.my

Date 13 Nov 2005 – 11 Feb 2006

3 NKF donation boxes were placed at Gama’s cashiers and consumer service counters, coinciding with the festive season of Christmas and Chinese New Year. Many thanks to Gama for their support.

Amount raised RM2,006.00

REACHOUT - Youth For Charity was an initiative by the Boys' Brigade in Malaysia (BBM), in association with Rakan Muda of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, to encourage young people and youth organisations to be involved in social and charitable work by exposing them to the hardships of people less fortunate than them. In 2005, more than 6,000 BBM members throughout Malaysia were mobilised in a concerted effort to raise funds to be channeled towards NKF to fund its subsidised diaysis treatment programme and towards BBM for its youth training and development.

The project officially kicked off on 11 May 2005 with a car wash and opening ceremony graced by Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Datuk Azalina Othman Said. The Tee-Off For Charity golf tournament was held at the Kajang Hill Golf Club on 29 Sept 2005.

This year-long project rounded up with roadshows by different BBM companies at various locations throughout the country in Nov and Dec. With most shopping complexes experiencing increased traffic during the school holidays, it was an excellent opportunity to introduce the activities of BBM and simultaneously create awareness about kidney failure. The boys and girls of BBM were also given the task of raising funds via donation box collections.

An advertorial on NKF and BBM as well as a donation form appeared in the Dec issue of the MPH Quill newsletter circulated to some 6,000 members and the MPH Christmas catalogue.

The closing ceremony was held on 7 Apr 2006 at the NKF Head Office. A Boys’ Brigade guard-of-honour and brass band greeted the guest of honour, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports YB Datuk Liow Tiong Lai upon his arrival. He was on hand to witness the project mock cheque presentation for the total sum raised of RM280,000, which will be split equally between NKF and the BBM.

Keep up the good work for the Malaysian youth, BBM! The Boys’ Brigade Malaysia can be reached at 03-7784 4426.

Date 17 Feb – 1 Mar 2006

The students of INTI College Subang Jaya certainly are no strangers to charity and community service. Having made 2 contributions to NKF in 2005, 3 student clubs kicked off 2006 by collaborating on yet another charity drive. It was also an opportunity to promote their respective clubs and build rapport.

Mrs Margaret Ong, Prinicipal of INTI College Subang Jaya, launched the drive on 22 Feb. Among the activities held were an IT exhibition, a photo opportunity event themed Snapshot @ INTI, cyber games competition (Defence of the Ancients or DOTA), lucky draw and auction.

During the closing ceremony on 1 Mar, Mrs Margaret Ong was on hand to witness the mock cheque presentation. Before that, the auction and announcement of lucky draw winners were held.

Keep up the good work, dear students!

Total contribution RM2,031.50

Date 20 Jan 2006

Total contribution RM118,100.00

This contribution was used for the purchase of 3 dialysis machine for NKF dialysis centres in Klang, Johor Bahru and Kuala Terengganu.

FACT A dialysis machine can save up to 6 lives when running on 3 shifts. Every dialysis treatment lasts 4 hours. Kidney patients require treatment 3 times a week.

Date 24 Jan 2006

NKF received 5 units of Brother fax machines, 3 of which are in use at NKF dialysis centres in Ipoh, Kluang and Klang.

Christmas and Chinese New Year would not be complete without cookies. In an effort to spread festive cheer and raised funds, NKF carried out a Charity Cookies Sale. There were 7 delicious types of cookies from Bidor and loveletters, which are a must-have for Chinese New Year.

Thank you to Pertama Cake House for supplying the cookies, and to friends who supported our sale.

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, the Lions Club of Alor Setar (Host) also presented the patients of the Lions Club of Alor Setar-NKF Dialysis Centre with a box of cookies each. Patients also received an ang pow of RM100, rice, oranges and Milo from several good Samaritans. Xie xie!

Amount raised RM5,970.00