TAWAU: Tawau Hospice received a donation of RM40,000 from QL Farms Sdn Bhd in support of its efforts to strengthen palliative care and community health services in the district.
Its Chairlady Gayline Ong and Secretary Connie Aw received the contribution from QL Group Head of Business Unit (Sabah), Dr Koh Kim Sing, together with Assistant General Manager Chia Yi Ming.
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Expressing gratitude for the generous support, Gayline said the funds would be used to enhance the hospice centre’s facilities and support its day-to-day operations.
QL Farms, a subsidiary of QL Resources Berhad, said the contribution forms part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, reflecting the group’s commitment to giving back to the local community.
Gayline said Tawau Hospice, founded in 1997, provides quality palliative care services and loans medical equipment free of charge to terminally ill patients.
“In addition to caring for cancer patients, its home care services have expanded to include non-cancer and paediatric patients.
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“The association also plays an active role in raising public awareness on the importance of palliative and hospice care,” she added.
She called on the Tawau community to take a more active role by joining the association as volunteers in support of its mission to serve those in need.
According to her, the association often organises complementary activities and emotional support programmes for cancer survivors and early-stage patients through its Sunshine Group Programme.
She said members, patients and volunteers are encouraged to participate in its weekly Wednesday Hi-Tea gatherings, which feature activities such as karaoke, line dancing, physical exercises and cooking sessions at the centre, located at TB14748, Mile 3.5, Jalan James Power, off Jalan Kuhara, and operates from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
Interested members of the public may contact the Administration Department at 010-226 1635.
