Tis the season of giving and Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) recently paid a visit to Rumah Hope, Petaling Jaya to bring festive cheer and provide free health checks for the home’s underprivileged children.
More than 30 children at the home benefitted from the free checkup by a team of doctors, nurses and staff volunteers from SJMC, with the intention to give the children a healthy start to the new year.
The screening included physical check of the children’s height and weight, as well as eye checks which included a refraction assessment, colour vision test and fundus photography.
The highlight of SJMC’s visit was a special magic show and the appearance of the cuddly hospital mascot, Teddy Paws who delighted the children with their antics.
As a scrumptious ending to the day, the children and their caretakers were treated to a Christmas buffet.
SJMC chief executive officer Bryan Lin said, “As a trusted healthcare provider for families, the health of every child is close to our hearts, including those who may not always have easy access to healthcare.
“Our community effort this time gives us an opportunity to not only ensure that the children in this home are well but also spread this festive joy with a partner who shares the same passion for children.”
SJMC’s visit to Rumah Hope was in collaboration with Zeneration.
“We believe in nurturing children’s well-being to ensure a better future. We would like to thank SJMC for the opportunity to collaborate and bring cheer to the children of Rumah Hope with a Christmas-themed party. It was a meaningful event filled with so much love, joy, and happiness,” said Zeneration founder Andrew Liao.
Rumah Hope principal Amy D’cruz said, “We find it very timely for our children to have a yearly health check, including eye check, and SJMC made it happen for us. We are very grateful for all the care and support provided for our children. The children really enjoyed the entertainment as well as the dinner tonight.”
Rumah Hope also received goodie bags which included stationary sets, art and craft kits, woven bags, organiser pouches and sanitizers.
