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| Groundbreaking Ceremony for Handicapped & Mentally Disabled Children’s Home |
(Top photo) Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng thanking everyone who contributed to the fundraising for the Home, and (bottom photo) pushing the lever to operate the backhoe in the groundbreaking ceremony. | Lion-Parkson Foundation held a groundbreaking ceremony on 30 October 2010 for the construction of a home for handicapped and mentally disabled children in Banting, Selangor. The home to be built on a 4.17 acres piece of land contributed by the Lion Group will house the children who are now staying in rented premises in Ampang Jaya and children from other centers. The groundbreaking was officiated by Foundation Chairman, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng; Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru Chairman, Tuan Haji Mohd Farid Bin Dato’ O/K Haji Hassan and Vice-President Mr S Jeevah; Lion Group Chairman & CEO, Tan Sri William Cheng, and Foundation Trustee and Group Director, Mr CS Tang.
The home in Banting will be built in 2 phases; with the 1st phase costing RM3.5 million to provide accommodation, training and recreational facilities for 110 children, and is expected to be completed by the middle of 2012. Under phase 2, additional blocks including an old folk’s home and orphanage will be put up. This will add another 109 beds making a total of 219 beds for the special children, 96 beds for senior citizens and 96 beds for orphans.
The initial funds for the 1st phase came from a series of TV programs in 2008 and the Million Dollar Dance Grand Finale Charity Show in February 2009, both produced by Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng, which raised RM1.9 million. In view of the costs involved, the Foundation plans to carry out additional fundraising for the balance required. The groundbreaking was witnessed by members of the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and officials from Lion Group and Handicapped & Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru. |
Seated (2nd from left): Mrs S. Jeevah, Mr CS Tang, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng, Tan Sri William Cheng,
Tuan Hj Mohd Farid Bin Dato' O/K Hj Hassan and Mr S. Jeevah with guests at the site. |
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