WHAT?
In conjunction of my 23rd birthday this year, I have decided to do something different this time around that was inspired by Charity: Water (http://www.charitywater.or
Using the same concept, I have decided to do away with the conventional gifts and meals to raise funds from my 23rd birthday to support a friend of mine in Cambodia for the year 2012. Back in November 2010, my friends and I went to Cambodia to volunteer for One-2-One Charitable Trust (http://one2onecharitabletr
My goal is to raise RM5,000. With RM5,000, I am able to continue supporting this friend of mine for the whole year of 2012.
And in order for me to reach this goal, I need 230 of my 794 Facebook friends to help me!! (230 people after taking in considerations of those who are FB inactive, don’t check event page, too young etc etc)
HOW?
So this is what I need you, my friends and family, to help me bring this heart’s desire of mine come to past:
1. Wish me a Happy Birthday. :D (But don’t stop here, I really urge you to take the next few steps. Haha)
2. Please donate RM23!! (As mentioned earlier, I don’t ask for any gifts or meals of that sorts for my birthday this year. All I want from you is RM23 or more. I wouldn’t put a maximum limit but 23 would be the minimum. However if you wish to buy me a meal or a gift after donating RM23, I will still accept, give you a smile and say thank you very much. But only after you have donated RM23! Hahaha)
3. There are 2 ways to contribute:
a) Pass the money to me by face-to-face. (I will be hosting a dinner on Thursday. Please read ‘When’ for details.
b) You can transfer the money my bank account*. (Public Bank: Goh Ngin Tseng: 4-4909103-08)
c) You can also transfer the money through PayPal.
Long story short, 230 x RM23 = RM5,290 = 1 year worth of salary for my friend.
(* - Please note that there might be a small charge incurred when you transfer with your account. Also please message me either privately or write on my wall the amount you contribute. Sorry for the inconvenience)
WHEN?
I will be hosting a dinner on Thursday night.
Date: 9th of June
Time: 8pm – 10.30pm
Place: TBC
Fee: Free
Theme: Bow/Bowtie
If you would like to attend, please click on Attending (Confirm) and Maybe Attending (Not sure but will confirm later) so that I know how many are coming. Also it’s for all, young old male female. If you are not attending, it doesn't mean you can't contribute. Still can transfer the money via bank. Thanks!
WHY?
Why raise funds to support him and not other charitable organisation or causes you might ask. Well as one of the sponsor for this friend of mine, I feel that it is my responsibility to continue this on-going support to him especially in terms of finance. Another reason is because of his passion and love to the extent of going the extra miles almost unhesitant for the children just to see them nurture and grow up one day to be great contributors for the country of Cambodia, I feel that he is truly an asset and I truly am encouraged by his great works.
I will post an official receipt from One-2-One Charitable Trust on the final amount donated on my FB wall and here because transparency and accountability is the most important.
Therefore friends and family, I do this not to seek after personal interests, intentions and glory. I do this because I see the effort and most importantly, love, from a man who is so willing to do what most would not do for the benefit of his community. Thus with this humble initiative of mine, I do hope some or at least 1 of you will be inspired to do something similar to help and impact your community.
If you wish to contact me, please email me at jeffreygnt@gmail.com.
Finally, I want to thank you guys for your help and effort in helping me make my heart’s desire a success. Thank you for your contributions and I wish you all the best and God bless you.
-jeffrey goh-
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