Charis Hospice’s Multi Activity Centre was started in Sept., 2009 and the official launch in Jan 6th, 2010.

The aim of the centre is:- 1. to facilitate interaction among patients and volunteers  2. provide suitable recreational, relaxation and supportive activities  3. allow carer time off.

The venue of the center is at 15, Kennedy Road (courtesy of Trinity Methodist Church). Day and Time: Every Wednesday from 10am - 2.30pm.

This year Christmas Tea is hosted KDU College. Youth groups from Penang First Assembly of God and Penang Christian Center come in full force and sing their heart out to about 100 odd patients, their families, volunteers and staff. Undergraduate nurses from KDU’s school of nursing also presented an item. Our patients, those that are able to attend our weekly Multi Activity Centre were also not left out in the celebration. They, together with some volunteers also presented 2 song items. The highlight of the afternoon were sharing by 3 patients on their individual stories as they battled their disease.

On 18th April, we held our annual fund raising cum publicity event, a “Hunt for Charity” to discover the heritage sites in Penang. A total of 58 teams enthusiastically vied for the prizes and the cars were flagged off from St Georges’ Church and end with a sumptuous hi-tea at Berjaya Georgetown Hotel.

It was a heart-touching hospice family affair over hi-tea as various song and dance items were presented by cancer survivors, families of patients and other supporters. YB Phee Boon Poh, the State Health, Welfare and Caring Society Committee Chairman, graced the occasion.

The fund-raising target of RM40,000 was attained through corporate and individual sponsorship and donation, entry fees and hi-tea ticket sales. The main corporate sponsors were Dell, Agilent, Zhulian and Berjaya Georgetown Hotel.

On 21st December 2008 our patients and their families together with volunteers and staff were treated to Christmas Tea at 32 at the Mansion, courtesy of Ivory Properties Sdn Bhd. and 32 at the Mansion. The guest of honor was the executive director of Ivory Properties, Dato Seri Nazir Ariff. There were testimonies by a cancer survivor and family members of our patients. The guests were entertained to a Christmas nativity play, songs and dance items by various people.

Nineteen people turned up to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Survivor Support Group. There was much fun and chatter.  They had a simple yet delicious lunch of pumpkin soup and spaghetti in Seed Natural Food cafe.

The seminar was held on 27th Sept 2008 in Wesley Methodist Church, Penang.

The talk was very beneficial. It touched on basic knowledge and skills in home nursing so that the participants would be able to take care of their loved ones at home. It also gave them an idea on how to prevent complications and home accidents.                                 There was a video show and demonstration by Dr Oo and her team of 3 nurses, followed by a practical session. There were more than 30 participants.

 It was a happy and auspicious occasion for Charis Hospice when she celebrated her 4th anniversary with a charity dinner held at Paradise Sandy Beach Resort on 9th August 2008. The dinner was graced by the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Mr. Lim Guan Eng who officially launched Charis Hospice’s website.

There was such excitement when eleven cancer survivors, dressed in beautiful Malaysian traditional costumes, took the cat walk in a charming fashion show. Dr. Oo Loo Chan, the medical director gave a presentation ‘Introducing Charis Hospice’. One of the patients shared her experience on her journey in battling cancer. 

The happy evening concluded with a lively auction and lucky draw. Two pieces of jewellery, a pearl necklace and a chain with a pendant, which had been donated were auctioned. About RM42,393 were raised through this function. 

 
A sumptious Christmas Tea was held in Decmber 2007 for our patients and families in Hunza Properties Showroom. There were testimonies by patients, nativity play and refreshments. It was sponsored by Hunza Properties Bhd.

A Food Carnival was held on 28th July 2007 in SRJK(C) Sin Kang to raise funds. There was plenty of food, games, clowns, handcrafted items for sale, auction, nail-painting - the list goes on! We raised RM100.000 from this event.

On 2nd December 2006 a Christmas Tea was organized to bring cheer and joy to our patients and their families. It was held in the Grand Ballroom of E & O Hotel and generously sponsored by E & O Hotel.