Give

For the past 4 years I've took part in my company's charity program held sempena bulan puasa.

Basically you get to play santa for the kids by fulfilling their wish list. These kids were chosen from a few organisation that housed orphans or less privilege children.

I've asked some of my friends why they didn't participate in such program and received a few mixed reactions.

One of them said, he doesn't want to participate in an over commercialised event cos it'll dilute the real intention.

Another one of them said, she got turned off by the items in the kids' wish list. Nike shoes, bicycles etc etc. She said it was too expensive and if she wants to sedekah she'll just give money to the organisation.

Well, although I didn't agree with their views but I guess everybody are entitle to their own opinion.

Honestly for me, fulfilling a kid's wishes gave me satisfaction that I can't even described with words. Watching their animated and full of anticipation faces when it comes to unwrapping their presents was priceless. Some of these kids has never had such luxuries in life and having that opportunity to make it happen was the best feeling one can ever experience.

Somehow I can relate to these kids. I know how it feels like not having a new baju for raya or longing for a new shoes etc etc albeit in quite a different environment.

I guess for me it doesn't matter if it is over commercialised or that they're wishing for a pricey items. All that matter is I believe I am able to make a difference in these children's life.

They have a nice baju raya to wear for Hari Raya together with a new shoe and they can finally ride that bicycle they've been longing for.