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BEACON OF HOPE Posted: 03 Aug 2011 10:14 AM PDT The Johor Baru Breast Cancer Support Group organises activities and events to motivate cancer survivors THE members of the Breast Cancer Support Group (BCSG) Johor Baru and its activities have increased over the years, making it necessary for the non-governmental organisation to move to a new centre which is more spacious. The new BCSG address will be at 12, Jalan Ru, Melodies Garden, Johor Baru. To raise funds for the purchase and renovation of the new centre, a "Gift of Hope" charity dinner will be held at the Grand Straits Garden restaurant at Danga Bay on Aug 19. The society is also collecting old newspapers for recycling. Old newspapers can be sent to BCSG's current address at 15, Jalan Rengas, Melodies Gardens, Johor Baru, before Aug 23. Since July 5, members have been folding paper cranes, a symbol of hope, for every survivor who is being supported by family, friends and even strangers. One thousand paper cranes will be presented as a token of appreciation to generous contributors at the charity dinner. The cranes will be hung on the "Tree of Hope". BCSG Johor Baru started with a few women who first met for mutual support in 2000. In her search for a breast-cancer welfare association in Johor Baru, Joyce Ng, from Kuala Lumpur, started meeting regularly with five other survivors. This early support group met every Saturday in the hall of the Small Business Association of Johor Baru. Later, a formal group was formed under the Lions Club Metro of Johor Baru. This small group soon evolved into a non-profit organisation run by volunteers and members, many of whom are cancer survivors. In March 2004, BCSG was registered as a non-governmental organisation. Its activities help survivors on their journey to wellness. The BCSG has regular activities such as line dancing and painting, and organises adventure trips that go a long way to lift the morale of members. Since 2007, the Johor Tourist Guides Association (JTGA) has volunteered to escort survivors on trips to the East Coast, Mount Kinabalu Park, and recently, on a two-hour Heritage Walk in the state capital. The 40 members were thrilled to explore the heart of old Johor Baru in the company of Johor Baru member of parliament Datuk Seri Shahrir Abdul Samad and his wife Datin Seri Sharizat Abdullah. Among the other regular activities are training sessions on Breast Self Examination, and the proper use of prosthesis. The society also conducts "Bosom Buddies" sessions and "Looking Good -- Feeling Great" personal grooming sessions. BCSG volunteers provide emotional and psychological support as well as practical advice. "There is life after cancer," said BCSG president Doris Boo, survivor who is the driving force behind the team which organises programmes and activities for members. She said when a woman falls ill, her whole family is devastated because often, it is the wife or mother who holds the family together. "The journey of a woman diagnosed with breast cancer is fraught with pain, fear and anxieties. "She needs the support of family and friends to encourage her and give her hope. "When members gather for activities, there is a sense of love, warmth, faith and hope as they support each other positively in their fight against cancer," said Boo. "We look on the bright side, with positive thoughts and the desire to go on living, with no regrets of the past and fear of the future," said Has'nah Abdul Rahim. BCSG records show that the number of cancer patients is increasing at an alarming rate and the youngest survivor is just 30 years old. It tells patients and survivors not to give up and to remember that there is hope. BCSG is committed to improve the well-being of patients and survivors, and to educate the public on breast health. It provides emotional and psychological support to both survivors and their families. For details on table reservations for the "Gift of Hope" charity dinner, call 07-335 7211 or visit www.bcsgjb.org.my Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

Ramadan food aid for 20 poor residents Posted: 03 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT Adam Hamiru (third from left), Norha Alias (fourth from left) and Mohd Said Ibrahim (sixth from left) with the recipients. — Picture by Mohd Fahmi Mohd Yusof THE family of a 16-year-old who sustained injuries to his nervous system from an accident four years ago and is now handicapped, was among the recipients of food aid under a Ramadan welfare programme. Haidil Asmuri was a cheerful teenager before the road accident in Taman Skudai Kanan, Johor Baru. His mother, Halimah Talib, 49, said her third of five children was pushing his bicycle across a road when a car ran into him. "He was with a friend who was also pushing a bicycle, but the friend managed to avoid being hit," she said after attending the "Program Sentuhan Hati" organised by the Community Development Department, recently. Also present were Tanjung Puteri state assemblyman Adam Sumiru, Skudai Kanan Umno branch head Mohd Said Ibrahim and acting Kemas senior coordinator Norha Alias. Halimah said the right part of Haidil's skull was crushed and his nervous system affected. As a result, Haidil is unable to speak properly and suffers from memory lapses. The father is a security guard, and the couple has four other children who are school-going. Haidil and nine less privileged residents of Taman Skudai Kanan received contributions of sugar, flour, rice and biscuits to ease their financial burden. Adam said the aid was distributed annually during Ramadan, and a good way for him to meet and listen to the problems of his constituents. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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