Rotary Wish Stories
As at 2018 we have fulfilled more than 170 Wishes of patients. From time to time, we receive heartrending stories from the beneficiaries of the MY WISH Project. Their stories are real life testimonials of the battles faced by adults, from meager backgrounds, who have been stricken by life-threatening illnesses. In spite of the physical, emotional and financial strains endured, these individuals have shown immense courage and humility in the face of such hardship. Here are their touching stories...
Memorable Words from "My Wish" Benificiaries
"Life has never been easy for Mdm A. The pages of her yesterdays may have been marred by many difficult challenges. But walking in these valleys have surely thrusted her upwards, towards her mark of life. [The] 'My Wish' Project was too good to be true to her. She simply cannot describe her profound gratefulness to [the] Rotary Club for granting her wish. It has encouraged her to be steadfast and strong. She is simply [in] awe to be touched by 'strangers' in her life."
~ A thank you note submitted on behalf of Mdm A. referred by HCA Hospice Care "'My Wish' Project has brought me some hope in my life. Prior to this I felt there was nothing in my life worth living for until HCA came into the picture and gave me some hope in fighting the cancer which I have." ~ A thank you note submitted on behalf of Mr Andrew N.V. (68 yrs, cancer patient) referred by HCA Hospice Care "Thank you very much. Because I do not have the money, therefore [I] never thought that I will be able to get the oxygen tank. But you have made it possible and I am very grateful." ~ A thank you note submitted on behalf of Mr S. referred by HCA Hospice Care |
"Family [is] very thankful for granting [the] patient's wish. They hope that this project [can] be a regular one for helping the needy patients."
~ A thank you note submitted on behalf of Mr Loke K.M. (70 yrs, cancer patient) referred by Agape Methodist Hospice "Both Mr Low and his mom [are] very grateful to [the] Rotary Club for granting his wish. He hope[s] that Rotary Club will continue to help more needy patients regularly." ~ A thank you note submitted on behalf of Mr Low P.W. (36 yrs, cancer patient) referred by Agape Methodist Hospice "Ms L. is is very grateful that her 'wish' is granted by the 'My Wish' Project. She hopes that this project will continue to help more terminally ill people who are needy." ~ A thank you note submitted on behalf of Ms L. reffered by Agape Methodist Hospice "Mr Lim expressed his deep gratitude for having his wish granted. He is very happy. He hopes more needy patients [can] benefit from this project." ~ A thank you note submitted on behalf of Mr Lim A.S. (77 yrs, cancer patient) referred by Agape Methodist Hospice |
The patients mentioned above have given us permission to release information pertaining to their 'My Wish' applications.
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