Here’s an update on what took place at University Malaya Medical Centre yesterday.
Mothering Mothers project. Photo taken at the lobby. Note the number of gifts. Sorry, photo is not very clear.
This is an excerpt from the project leader, Ros.
To me it is indeed the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day, by cheering the mothers in the wards and meeting fellow moomies from MMB and MNM.
First off all, I’d like to thanks everyone who has involved in this project…from moms/persons who have contributed gifts/cash, those who have turned their offices/houses into gudang, to the ones who have had a good time shopping and wrapping gifts, those who could make it to the hospitals, the bloggers who have spread the words around, and especially to Lil who has came up with this great idea.
After loading some 80+ gifts from my office, I drove to UMMC and there were many of moms there. And it was only 9.35 am. I truly appreciate the good job of placing the gifts on the trolleys and getting the exact number of gifts that finally reached UMMC. And yes, like Haslina mentioned it was 174 altogether.
Also thanks to the flower girls who made sure that every mom received one stalk of rose that day , inc. doctors and nurses. Thanks to KS for the flowers, and I’d been receiving SMS from her in China wishing everything went well.
And the idea to have a baloonist turned out to be great too. Richard had his hand busy sculpturing baloons not only for the patients, but the little visitors in the wards and also for moms who loved to give to their kids at home (inc. me).
We were accompanied by a staff from the corporate dept. (En Razi), Sister Rokiah and a few others. Sister Rokiah was kind enough to check with the counter staff in each of the maternity/labour wards. After getting a greenlight, we were allowed to actually went into all wards.
It was all done slightly after 12 noon, and we still had some gifts extra which we contributed to Sister Rokiah and staffs invloved directly with the visit.
Again, to everyone involved, thanks!
More updates on the gifts to the shelter homes for single mothers later….
Lil, thought of blogging the update, now no need already la. Thanks a lot!
hey 5xMum…good site you have here and good work for your mother’s day project…will be visiting often!!
congrats on a great job. Every little bit makes a difference.
Simon – Yes indeed, the gifts seem to overflow. It is way beyond our expectation.
ThaiBoxingGirl – What an interesting name you have. Thanks for dropping by.
Mama22beas – You did it with all the other moo-mies, I cuma tumpang gembira.
Congrats, Lil. Was unable to make it coz I was in KK with Ian and DH. Wow, we have achieved so much huh?! š
What a great effort .. Lilian.. and definitely .. and most assured an appreciated one.. š Well done .. Lilian.. and all those who helped..:) *pat, pat*
I admire all you ladies..!
Mrs T – Those moms who went really came back with so many nice and touching things to tell. Very humbling experience for everybody. And the pressies are soooooo beautiful ya? It may be troublesome to get the individually wrapped presents but they are so special when put together.
lzbone – Never mind, we can do this every year! Thanks for your contribution.
What a great job, hope next year i can join too. This year cant cause my kids still small and no one can look after them š
Lilian, why the gambar so blur? You take it, is it?
So happy the project was a huge success. Hopefully next year I can play more of an active role. Maybe I can join go to the hospital with you guys.
Along – Bukan I la, kalau I, kena pakai satellite ‘cos I am up here in Penang. Yang tu, nurse yang tangkap. But good la, blur cannot see faces, cuma tengok hadiah tu cukup. Kalau tidak, nanti orang kata kita (MMB moomies) gila glamour pulak tu. Hahaha.
1+2 – yes, next year we can do again.