THE Association of British Women in Malaysia (ABWM) presented RM142,498 to 10 charities, foundations and non- governmental organisations from their fund raising activities throughout the year 2010/2011.
Contributions were made to Siddharthan Care Centre, Stepping Stones, Riding for Disabled, SPCA, Make-A-Wish, Home of Peace, Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled, Women’s Aid Organisation, Mobiliti and Rumah Solehah.
A special presentation event was held at the British High Commission residence followed by a luncheon for the ABWM members as well as recipients of the contributions.
Supportive group: Bear (in blue) with the members from Association of British Women in Malaysia and contribution recipients after the cheque presentation.
The guest of honour was Lady Mayoress Barbara Bear, who is the wife of the Lord Mayor of the city of London Alderman Michael Bear.
She presented the contribution to the Women’s Aid Organisation. Bear was here in Kuala Lumpur with her husband on a working visit.
During the event, ABWM charity co-ordinator Lynda Merican spoke about how the members volunteer on a regular basis in a number of different charities.
She said they actively work with children, run playgroups, help with school work, teach English as well as have fun with creative arts and crafts classes.
“We had a brilliant fundraising team and the main event was our hugely successful Christmas Bazaar, where volunteers worked long and hard.
“We are mindful to support a broad spectrum of charities with special focus in women and children as we feel most passionate about,” she said, adding that they support disadvantaged people from all race and religion without prejudice and discrimination.
She thanked everyone who had contributed in one way or the other.
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