"A Mother's Wish" Inaugural Holiday Programme, Dec 16–20, 2013 (with 50% subsidy from the AMW fund)

Dear everyone:

After a month’s break, “A Mother’s Wish” campaign is back! Sadly, but predictably, the Ministry of Social and Family Services has decided not to collaborate with me for the campaign in any way (more information about its response in the next update).

Despite this setback, “A Mother’s Wish” campaign is pressing on, thanks to the incredible support that we have received from family, friends, and members of the general public. To read a concise version of the campaign, click here.

1. “A Mother’s Wish” Campaign Fund (as of October 16, 2013)

The fund stands at $14,057.72 (thanks to our receipt of the payment from the “Joy Truck” show, as well as the sales of my picture book and paintings by Sebastien, my autistic son).

We have updated Sebastien’s painting portfolios. Sales of Sebastien’s paintings have constituted the most steady source of income for us. In our November update, we will share our fundraising ideas and hope that you can help us make them come true.

2. Announcing Our Very First “A Mother’s Wish” Inaugural Holiday Programme 2013!

With the help and support of a fledging community made up of friends, caregivers, service providers, and volunteers, I am excited to launch “A Mother’s Wish” (AMW) Inaugural Holiday Programme with 50% subsidy from the AMW fund. 

The holiday programme constitutes the first baby step towards our ultimate vision of creating a community that will provide affordable quality programmes for individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) requiring lifelong support.

We have chosen to shift our focus beyond autism to include individuals with intellectual disabilities (moderate to severe) and work with younger beneficiaries starting from age 6. To learn more about about our change in focus, please read the “Evolution of “A Mother’s Wish”Concept”.

In adopting the holiday programme approach, we will be ‘test-running’ the AMW community on a small scale, which matches our limited resources, while stretching them on a longer-term basis.

Concise Overview of Holiday Programme, Dec 16–20, 2013

Targeted Beneficiaries (End-Users): Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (Moderate–Severe, aged 6­–18, 6 end-users in total, only 4 spots available)

Dates and Timing: Dec 16–20, 2013 (10:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m.)

Programme Outline:

• Monday, Dec 16: Academic Learning: Literacy & Vocational Training (Ang Mo Kio)
• Tuesday, Dec 17: Creative Arts: Art (Ang Mo Kio)
• Wednesday, Dec 18: Fitness: Functional Training (near MacPherson MRT)
• Thursday, Dec 19: Vocational Training: Cooking (Ang Mo Kio)
• Friday, Dec 20: Creative Arts: A Musical Experience (Turf City)

Cost (after 50% subsidy): $200 (includes $25 screening cost of end-users)

Deadline for Application: November 10^th

To read more about the programme, please click here. For more info about the service providers, please click here.

Contact info (for application form): choo.kahying@awakeningminds.com.sg OR 8163-4509.

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Best regards,

Kah Ying