KUCHING, May 20: Wishesland, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to providing support services for children and adults with cerebral palsy, is currently facing a severe shortage of funding.
The organisation, which plays a crucial role in improving the lives of those affected by cerebral palsy, has made an appeal for donations to ensure its continued operation.
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng, deeply impressed by the noble work carried out by Wishesland, urged the organisation not to give up in the face of this financial challenge.
“I am willing to assist Wishesland by meeting the higher authorities and presenting your challenges in order to seek support.
“I believe when people are bestowed with the wisdom to undertake a mission, there is a specific purpose behind it.
“In light of the various issues and challenges that this society faces, we need to remain strong and persevere because I believe that the responsibility and challenges placed upon you by God can be overcome and you will emerge with greater strength and resilience,” he said when gracing Wishesland Kuching’s Raya Gawai celebration 2023 at its premises today.
Commending Wishesland for their extensive assistance throughout Sarawak, Wee emphasised that the members are the unsung heroes who serve selflessly and share their love without expecting anything in return.
Acknowledging the difficult nature of their work, he encouraged them to continue helping others and never lose their fighting spirit.
Recognising the organisation’s financial struggles, he also called upon generous donors to continue supporting their cause while expressing confidence in the resilience of the community and its ability to overcome this hurdle.
Meanwhile, Wishesland Kuching’s founder cum president Chi Poh Yung highlighted that children with cerebral palsy require immediate treatment as their lives are at risk without proper care.
“In the past 14 years, 10 angels from Wishesland Kuching have passed on, and one in Miri. Not only Wishesland Kuching is struggling, but also the Sibu branch with only RM19,000 remaining to sustain its operation for the next three months,” he emphasised.
Chi made a heartfelt plea to the public, urging them to contribute generously to support children with cerebral palsy and their families.
Wishesland is a non-profit organisation that provides an avenue for counseling services, rehabilitation and consolidation treatment to children and adults with cerebral palsy as well as members of their families. — DayakDaily
