Mdm Lee Overcomes Adversity: No Longer Needs a Wheelchair.

Mdm Lee, a widow, is on the verge of no longer needing her wheelchair. She previously experienced significant knee stiffness and endured considerable pain whenever she attempted to move her legs. Her late husband was a fisherman, and her son has been instrumental in assisting her with daily tasks. They reside in a government-owned semi-permanent cluster house in Balik Pulau. The Lions from George Town Mutiara became aware of her situation and provided support that has transformed her life. She had both her knees replaced. The operation was done at Pantai Hospital Penang by Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Boon.  

Mdm Lee was happy when President Derry Tan assured her to take things slowly and that she would experience a swift recovery. 

LC GTM's monthly ongoing project to support Needy Families continues.

On 17/12/2024, Needy Family Project OC PP Lily Teoh gave monthly grocery supplies to Munusamy whose wife passed away recently.

Leo Cecilia bought groceries for Needy Family Tan Siew Poh

13/12/2024 Leo Club Omega GT Mutiara Meeting.

Leo Advisor PP Lilly Teoh attended the Leo Meeting, and PCC Allan stopped by as an observer. The aims and plans for an exciting year 2024-2025 were discussed at a productive meeting.

(LH to RH) Leo Jian Guo, Leo Kh May, Leo Celina, and Leo Ee Lyn. 

Another TKR project - Making Mdm Wong's dream come true.

LC George Town Mutiara has gained recognition for helping numerous individuals facing medical challenges. Recently, the club received a request for medical aid from Mdm Wong, who was unable to walk. Upon investigation, we found that she was experiencing financial hardships. Mdm Wong is single and unemployed.   

The Pantai Hospital Penang had verified that she had knee issue and required both knee replacements. Should she regain her ability to walk, she aspires to become a hawker to cover her daily living expenses. LCGTM has made her wish come true. 
 

A donation box has been placed at Pantai Hospital Penang to collect funds for medical assistance, with the incentive of receiving a soft toy in return for contributions. Numerous generous donors have participated in our Medical Fund offering preloved soft toys. 

We are pleased to see that this project underscores the remarkable strength of community spirit and demonstrates that many individuals still selflessly contribute to support a worthy cause. Lions Club of GTM is grateful and say a
big 'Thank you' to them. 

11/12/2024 Hunger Relief Project @ Dewan MPKK Padang Tembak

LC GTM had its Hunger Relief monthly project @ Dewan MPKK Padang Tembak in December.  The needy residents there always looked forward to the Lions. The Lions continued to lead the senior citizens as they started the mild and fun exercise before distributing the meal boxes. 

Project: Hunger Relief 

People served: 65

Total volunteers: OC PP Samantha, PP Dato' Alan Cheah, and PP Peter Koay 

Total volunteer hours: 6

Fund spent for meal: Rm650 

4/12/2024 Needy Family Project - Mdm Gan & Family

On December 4, 2024, Needy Family Mdm Gan and her son, Boon Keat, welcomed Lion Lily and Leo Khaw who brought with them groceries including fruits, beverages, eggs, spices, rice, dietary meat, and bakery products including baked beans, and sardines during their monthly visit to their three-room flat located on Jalan Tapah, Penang. 

Before this, Alpha Leo Hui Yuen was given the assignment to purchase food items. The Lions has been giving Leo members this practical task to instill the importance of making thoughtful purchasing decisions.  Another project was carried out for the needy families.

Mdm Chong: A Vision Restored through Renewed Application Approval.

Mdm Chong (77) is unmarried and lost her job many years ago when the factory where she was employed shut down. She appealed to LCGTM that she was losing her vision due to dense cataracts. The club submitted a request for medical assistance from Life Renewed on behalf of Mdm Chong. 

She was filled with joy upon learning that our application to Life Renewed for her cataract treatment had been approved. Today, she successfully underwent cataract surgery at Pantai Hospital Penang, thanks to the expertise of eye specialist Dr. Tan J.P. who performed the procedure.

8/11/2024 Joint Projects with Sister Clubs

LC George Town Mutiara participated in a collaborative Legacy Project alongside Sister Lions from LC Medan Raya, LC Petaling Jaya Metro, LC Kota Budaya, and LC Singapore Fort Canning. The project is a construction of a deep well that supplies fresh water to over a thousand residents in the vicinity of the Hiap Thien Keng Temple in Medan, who otherwise lack sufficient access to water facilities.

Launching the deep well water supply. Unveiling the plaque

Group photo after the launching

Turning on the water supply

DG Djoni Ang (307A) in conversation with PCC Allan Cheah and PDG Dato Khoo

The second project was the distribution of essential food items, including noodles, dry goods, rice, and oil, to a thousand underprivileged residents. 

The third project focused on providing food packages to 50 families associated with the Port Belawan Police, who are responsible for maintaining security at the Belawan port and enforcing criminal and traffic laws. 

LCGTM's Representatives at the project ceremony.

This exemplifies the commitment of Lions Clubs to fostering international understanding through meaningful partnerships.

Bazaar @ Pusat Jagaan Rumah Charis 23/11/2024

In conjunction with Children's Day on 23/11/2024, Leo Advisor PP Lily Teoh reported that Leo Khaw Hui Yuen from the Leo Club of SHHS participated in the Children Rumah Charis Bazaar. She collected candies and biscuits from well-wishers and presented them to the home caretaker. Additionally, Leo Khaw distributed lollipops and other candies to children at the fair.

17/11/2024 Mega Gotong Royong @ Kapal Singh Drive

Leo Advisor Lily Teoh reported that Leo Khaw Hui Yuen (Leo Club of SHHS) attended a Mega Gotong Royong at Karpal Singh Drive on 17/11/2024 (Sunday) morning. About 350 participated from associations, Sentral College, PYDC Youth Volunteer, JPWK, RELANITA, MPKK, JBPP, and CDERT (all from Sungai Pinang). The project was successfully carried out and hopefully, will influence the community to take care of the environment.

13/11/2024 Hunger Relief Project

Needy Residents of Padang Tembak have always looked forward to Lions of GTM when we carried out the Hunger Relief Project at the Dewan MPKK Padang Tembak.  Before giving out the meal boxes, the Lions continued to guide the elderly as they began the energetic, light aerobic exercise. 

 

Celebrating Sister Club LC Medan Raya 38th Charter Anniversary

Lions and spouses of LC George Town Mutiara attended the 38th Charter Anniversary of their  Sister club, LC Medan Raya at Regale International Convention Centre on 8/11/2024. Since the establishment of our partnership 29 years ago, we have consistently attended their anniversary events. 14 members, along with their spouses, participated in this occasion. 

LCGTM also made a contribution to their Anniversary projects, giving out rice, oil and noodles,  aimed at supporting the underprivileged community. Another meaningful Legacy project was the installation of a deep well at Hiap Thien Temple, Belawan which provided clean water to the community. 

 

"Lighting up Lives this Deepavali! 10/11/2024

"Lighting up lives this Deepavali! The Lions Club of George Town Mutiara, together with our sponsored Omega Leo Club—GT Mutiara—were proud to spread joy and kindness through our community service project, bringing warmth and hope to Seri Cahaya Children's Home. 

 

Our club has donated groceries and basic necessities to the home worth over RM800. Other than that, we also had lunch and gave the residents a Deepavali packet to celebrate the festival of lights with compassion and generosity

 

9/11/2024 World Children's Day celebration held at Seri Mutiara, Penang.

The Leo Club of Sacred Heart High School was represented by Leo Khaw Hui Yuen at the Sambutan Hari Kanak-Kanak Sedunia at Seri Mutiara Pulau Pinang - TYT Residence. The event attracted over 3,200 attendees, including VIPs, the TYT, and various YBs.  Students and teachers from across Penang gathered to partake in this celebration. Leo Khaw Hui Yuen contributed by assisting at the registration counter, participating in the STEM workshop, and supporting the AED activities.

Clean & Green: Urban Waste Cleaning Project at Georgetown

On 9/11/2024, the Omega Leos of  GT Mutiara teamed up with students from Peninsula College (The Ship Campus) for an impactful community service project.  Leo Advisor PP Lily Teoh reported that the participants divided themselves into two teams to cover more ground:  Group A cleaned from Complex Mutiara to Karpal Singh and Group B tackled the route from Complex Mutiara to Jeti Chow. 

Along the way, we received donations from the public, who were incredibly generous in supporting our cause. We collected 24kg of recyclables (cans and bottles) and cleared 11 trash bags. 

Run For Love on 3.11.2024

Leo Khaw Hui Yuen from Sacred Heart High School received an E-Cert for participation in the 5Km 'Run for Love with TYT Penang 2024' at USM, Penang on 3/11/2024. More than 200 children from Orphanage Homes and disadvantaged groups participated. There were game stalls, stone painting, dancing, violin performances, more than 10 food trucks, and a lucky draw with tablets, bicycles, power banks, backpacks, etc. as prizes. Leo Khaw also helped in the game stalls during the event.  Engaging in activities like 'Run With Love' serves as an additional avenue for leadership development among today's youth.

 

On 27/10/2024,  Lions Club of George Town Mutiara, in collaboration with Pantai Hospital Penang, successfully carried out the 2024 Charity Fun Ride & Fun Walk. The event attracted more than 750 participants. The event raised $10,000 for the medical fund. Although intermittent rain initially posed a challenge, the participants' enthusiasm persevered, allowing the ride and walk to continue uninterrupted. Eventually, the sun emerged, enhancing the overall success of the event. 

16/10/2024 Hunger Relief Project

October 16 was another exciting day for certain chosen Residents (in need) staying in Padang Tembak, Ayer Itam when Lions of LCGTM conducted a lively light aerobic exercise and participated by them, to create an atmosphere of fun. After the 20-minute session, Lions went around the room to present hot meals and buns to the residents.

Aerobic Session

Distributing Hot Meals