What: Food Distribution @ Redhill 89
When: 17 October 2009
Where: Block 89 Redhill Close
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Description:
On 17 October, RBKD accepted the invitation from Apex Club (Bukit Timah) to its weekly food distribution project at Block 89, Redhill Close for a better understanding of the program.
The 7 members ended up volunteering their services and got involved in the process of distribution and home deliveries. It was an eye-opener for members who have never seen one-room flats except on TV screens.
The most rewarding experience had to be the sight of the elderlies squatting at a corner of the void deck, happily munching on their freshly delivered fruits. That was certainly, priceless.
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Jean, Participant:
Initially it was just a trip down to have a glimpse at how things were done but little did I expect that we ended up volunteering our services for the day. For me, the time spent to just help pack, distribute and send the food to the doorsteps of the old folk’s homes was definitely something refreshing for me.
Though interaction between the volunteers and old folks was lesser than what I have initially thought but nevertheless it was still a fruitful experience. This time round, it is just another way of helping the less fortunate by ensuring that they are able to have food at their table for every meal.
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Organisation: Youth Advolution for Health (YAH) Health Promotion Board
Target: Tertiary Students
Period: April to July 2009
After our visit to the PCC (Patient Care Centre) in March 2009, the Youth Community Outreach Department from the Health Promotion Board invited RBKD to carry out a Youth Health Project with the YAH.
After a meeting with the department from the HPB, the committee decided to collaborate with one of the Polytechnics in Singapore for this AIDS awareness project.
While we received praises for our efforts from our corresponding lecturers in Nanyang Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic, we soon began to realise how our ideas clashed with on-going programs in the institutions.
Not wanting to disrupt their activities, we dropped the idea of having our own project and assumed the role of participants ourselves.
Maybe there might be other opportunities next time round.
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Organisation: World Vision Singapore
Recipient Country: Myanmar
Date: February 8, 2009
Donated Item(s):
1. PUR water purification sachets – 500 sachets (Gift ID : 134) – $35.00
2. PUR water purification sachets – 1,000 sachets (Gift ID : 135) – $70.00
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Description:
No more dirty water!
After Cyclone Nargis hit, clean water became extremely scarce in our community. A lot of children around me have fallen sick as a result of waterborne diseases. Your gift of PUR water purification sachets is very valuable as they protect us from contracting guinea worm, cholera, typhoid, trachoma and other painful and deadly diseases. Please save our lives!
*PUR is a water purification sachet that effectively reduces the presence of parasites and pesticides in water and acts as a mini-water treatment plant. One sachet of PUR can purify up to 10 litres of water.
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In January 2009, RBKD held an online auction for Pickles – the RE’s Frog (donated by Rui En) to raise fund for the website. As the winning bid was higher than necessary to fund our web hosting package, RBKD decided to donate the surplus sum to charity.
Since Rui En had expressed concerns over the Nargis victims earlier on, they became the rightful choice for us to channel our help to.
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In June 2009, the Community Chest organised their fund-raising program “TrueHearts Show†over the National TV, on MediaCorp’s Channel 8.
“Listen To Your Heartâ€, or “关怀是阳光†(its Chinese equivalent), is a ComChest Theme Song by Rui En. Moved by the lyrics, we suggested the Community Chest release this theme song in the form of an album and volunteered our help where suitable.
The good news came in August when the Community Chest finally agreed to produce the album and we were tasked to design it all by ourself!
After tens of drafts and numerous feedbacks from both Community Chest and Hype Records, the not-for-sale album’s design is finally confirmed and would be sent for printing in late October. We can’t wait to “Listen To Your Heartâ€.
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What: Distribution of handmade Red Ribbons
When: 22 November 2008
Where: Bookfest@Singapore 2009, Suntec Convention Halls
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Inspired by the AIDS awareness drama series – “By My Side†(Starring Rui En), RBKD decided that the event was timely to help generate AIDS awareness.
On our own accord, RBKD members began cutting, twisting the ribbons and safety pins to create 200 Red Ribbons symbolising AIDS awareness. We then went down the queue distributing these red ribbons and encouraging the recipients to wear them on the spot.
This project ended with Rui En sharing her thoughts on AIDS awareness while accepting an interview on stage.
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What: Visit to the Patient Care Centre for HIV/AIDS patients
When: 19 March 2009
Where: Patient Care Centre, Communicable Disease Centre, Moulmein Road
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Following the airing of AIDS awareness drama series – “By My Side†(Starring Rui En), RBKD realised that AIDS awareness in the community remains relatively low.
So in January 2009, RBKD managed to contact the Youth Community Outreach Department of HPB (Health Promotion Board), who offered to help us coordinate a site visit to PCC (Patient Care Centre).
At the PCC, not only were we briefed about their operations and objectives, we also had the chance to better understand their facilities.
But the most rewarding part of our visit was the sharing session we had with the two Medical Social Workers who work closely with the AIDS patients themselves. They shared with us real-life stories and experiences that we never would have thought would happen in real life.
After the 2 hours visit, we walked out of the centre being more aware, and feeling more confident in being little ambassadors for AIDS awareness ourselves.
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