By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali
IPOH: A total of 29 children from two welfare homes in Ipoh were treated to a special movie outing in conjunction with Deepavali today.
The programme was organised by Perak Community Specialist Hospital (PCSH) in collaboration with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Perak Branch and BTS R Partners Zurich.
The hospital’s first Deepavali corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative was held at GSC Play, AEON BiG Falim.
The children comprised 18 residents from Rainbow Children’s Home and 11 from The Salvation Army Ipoh Children’s Home.
Besides watching the animated film The Cat in the Hat, they were also treated to refreshments, snacks and goodie bags.
PCSH Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Chan said the initiative reflected the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that community care extended beyond the provision of healthcare services.
He said Deepavali carried a message of kindness, generosity and happiness, which became more meaningful when shared with those in need.
“Something as simple as a movie outing can be an exciting experience for these children.
“We hope this programme creates wonderful memories and makes them feel valued and cared for by the community,” he said.
The programme was held under the theme Spreading Joy and Light Through Sharing and Caring.
Meanwhile, PCSH continues to support financially challenged B40 and M40 communities through its PCSH Welfare Fund, which helps ease the cost of medical treatment, subject to eligibility assessment and approval.
The hospital has also partnered with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) to provide 100 complimentary mammogram screenings for eligible B40 women to encourage early breast cancer detection.
Nicholas said the hospital hoped initiatives of this nature would inspire more organisations and individuals to contribute to the community, not only during festive celebrations but throughout the year.
