On the 17th of April 2011, the Lion Club of Petaling Jaya organized a project, ‘Blind Leading the Blind’. It was a charity walk to collect funds to be donated to the Tun Hussein Onn Eye Hospital to aid the Blinds.Everyone gathered at the carpark of Civic Hall around 6.30am. We were energized by refreshments sponsored by Julies. At 7.30am, the special needs people from ‘Pendidikan Khas, Setapah’ arrived and were paired up with most of the Leos. The respective VIPS gave their speeches and the crowd was entertained with a cheerleading routine by the Leos of Damansara Jaya.The walk was officialised by Lion M. Kesavan. The band was leading the way followed by the ‘Kompang group’ and the VIPS. Each pair was given a cloth to be blindfolded. The first km, all of us blindfolded ourselves to be led by our partner after which we were so exhausted that we walked all the way without being blindfolded. SMK Assunta was the most spirited as we were cheering throughout the walk. During our journey, we really had a good time bonding with our partners. We also got to know about their backgrounds and it was really very touching and emotional.When we completed our walk, we collected our goodie bags, and had tidbits to fill our stomach. We then sat down in groups and watched the performance of the cheerleading team by Damansara Jaya. It was then followed by the Lucky Draw. Finally, it was the price giving ceremony that kept everyone eagerly waiting till the end. Once again Assunta has got its name flying high by coming out as the Champion Club and grabbing the Challenge Trophy. All the Leos went home after a satisfying and fun filled morning.
Prepared by,
Leo Hemalaxmi
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