Give Liew Chon Kong a Chance to Live!!!!!!

FROM THE STAR:
A 10-year-old boy suffering from thalassemia since he was one desperately needs a stem cell transplant.

Liew Chon Kong has been undergoing blood transfusions every month at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital since he was four.

Lam Mei Lin, 37, said Chon Kong, the elder of two sons, has been suffering from constant headaches and extreme fatigue since young

“The doctors have said the best option now is to go for the transplant, as frequent blood transfusions put him at risk of an iron overload.

“Such overload can damage his heart and liver,” she told a press conference organised by Johor MCA Public Complaints Bureau chief Chia Song Cheng.

Lam, an administration officer at a factory, added that none of her family members had matching stem cells.She had spent more than RM28,000 to search for a match via the Sultanah Aminah Hospital as well other hospitals in Singapore, but to no avail.

“I have since consulted a transplant team at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, who has informed us that they have found a match.

“However, the suitable stem cells as well as the transplant cost about RM350,000 and the surgery is scheduled for October,” she said, adding that her husband was an air-conditioning technician. Lam added that she had managed to collect RM50,000, but needed help from the public to raise the rest of the amount.

“I appeal to the public for their kindness as my son’s life depends on the surgery,” she said.

Chia hoped people could show their kindness to Chon Kong’s family.

ON BEHALF of the LEO CABINET and District President Eliza, we are setting up a fund to help little Chon Kong. Via Facebook, Lion Alan Thoo raised quite an amount before for 2 individuals. Let's see if Perak Leos, using the same method, can do something about this... and can raise a little something... for Liew Chong Kong? 

Let's see if! let's put our hearts together and let's do this!!!! Let's see what all of us can do and come up with in the next 48-72 hours. And let's just do it!

ROARRrrrrRRRRRrRRRR!!!!!

Lion Marcus Loh

RCC for Leo 

Region 5

District 308B2 (Malaysia)

Greetings Perak Leos!!!!!

A big BIG Welcome Back to the official Perak Leo Blog... I have recently done a facelift to it, adding new stuff and soon, we will combine more news into one!!!! Right here.. on the Official PERAK LEOS ROAR!, your online portal!!!! 

In this fiscal year, 2010/2011, our state of Perak, is divided into Region 4 & 5 following the District's guidelines of Lions Clubs division of regions. Even so, I strongly believe the two regions will still combine our hearts and soul together to bring out the best in leadership, events and activities as PERAK ..... WE ARE ONE!!!

We have just recently completed our RCC meeting and we shall be organizing more projects to build our regions 4 & 5 from leadership training to workshops, community services to health projects and more! Do contact me or Lion Mary Goh for any information that you need. We will be more than happy to be there for you to guide your path to a successful year ahead of you!

If you remember during Lion Alan's briefing at the RCC meeting, he urged all  Leo Clubs to SERVE with PASSION as our District Lions theme. It is only with that unconditional Passion that we will be able to be STRONGER THAN BEFORE!!!!!

Also, if you do not know by now, RCC for Leo Clubs Region 4, Lion Mary Goh, was awarded the International President Certificate for her excellent services rendered to the welfare of the community and the upbringing of the Leos in Perak. Also, other Lions in Ipoh who have received this a month back was DC Lion Alan Thoo, Lion Simon Leong, Lion Baki Zainal and myself, all from IMNC Lions Club! We believe as long as you put your hearts to it, and go that distance.. dont turn back.. u wil surely make it! Roar!!!!!

I am also very happy to see that at the start of the fiscal year, we already have a cross regional project taking place... Even though we are from the same state, but Leo Club of Pei Yuan (Region 5 Kampar) and Leo Club of Sam Tet (Ipoh Region 4) combined efforts to visit Vision Home and actually cook for the orphans there! Heeding the call of DC Leo, Lion Alan Thoo at the RCC meeting, the two clubs took up the challenge to MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this visit rather than doing something that has been done before! A big hand to their effort! Keep up that spirit!!! Roar!!!!

Please contact me or FB tag me on your activities for me to post here ya!

Regards

Lion Marcus Loh

RCC for Leo

Region 5, District 308B2 (Malaysia)