RM300,000 for palliative care


Hospice bazaar raises funds after four years

A charitable organisation raised RM300,000 through a bazaar to support its palliative care services.

Over 90 vendors participated in the Hospis Malaysia Charity Bazaar held at Stella Maris International School in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.

The event featured a wide variety of stalls offering handmade crafts, delicious local and international food as well as unique items donated by local businesses and artisans.

Hospis Malaysia chairman Datuk Kathleen Chew said the organisation was grateful to all those involved.

“This event, usually held every few years, was last organised in 2018.

Over 90 booths were set up at the school campus.Over 90 booths were set up at the school campus.

“After a hiatus, we were overwhelmed by the support from vendors, visitors, volunteers, staff and the event manager.

“Most of the food vendors were sold out by lunchtime, even though our event was supposed to end at 4pm,” she said.

Chew said the success of the event, which attracted over 1,000 visitors, reflected the importance of the hospice’s work in providing care for those with serious health conditions.

“We support patients in their homes.

“This makes this community event even more meaningful.

“The funds will support Hospis Malaysia’s critical services including in-patient care, education, training and advocacy.

“Our goal is that no patient or family should face the journey alone through life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, late-stage organ failure, dementia, Alzheimer’s or motor neurone disease,” she said.

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