Warm and hearty greetings from the Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya. We hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday. It is with much regrets that President Lawrence Chan, tried but couldn't get his flight confirmed.

I have much pleasure to inform that the Golden Child project was concluded successfully. Those few days that we spent at A'Famosa Golf & Country Club Resorts from the March 25, 2005 to March 27, 2005 was indeed meaningful and rewarding for those Rotarians who had come forth to provide their assistance.

Most of the children due to the nature of their illness, have been confined in their homes for months and some even for many years by their parents for fear that their exposure in the public may be detrimental to their children's immune system. We can hardly imagine their joy when their everyday routine is shuttle between home and hospital only.

For most of them, this was the first outing that they had ever experienced. The touching moment of the Golden Child Project is the feedback from the kids and their parents. Many expressed that this was the happiest day of their lives. Parents were relieved and happy to have found a support group among each other and all of them were appreciative of what Rotary did for them. We were indeed blessed to see the happiness outflow from their sadden faces, unpretentious and in all sincererity. I think this is the most gratifying moment for anyone to receive.

We are truly honoured by your compassion and generosity. On behalf of the Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya and the children, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island West, IPP Joseph and Rtn Edward Chow for your financial assistance in support of Golden Child Project. May I wish that the Almighty would bless you abundantly. I attached herewith some of the photos taken during the stays for your perusal.

Yours in Rotary,

President Michael Toh
Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya