An Emo Post yet Encouraging

If you were keeping up with this blog, you may have realised that I am suppose to be one of the cyclist. I have some personal matters that do not allow me to go on the trip with the ryders. My dad has agreed to sponsor Project Ryders some cash with the condition that I am not cycling. Thus, I become the car crew instead.

This blog entry is meant to personally disclose my feelings and thoughts.

When I was first approached by team Ryders, I had no idea about the organisation that I am raising fund for. I have very little idea who they are and what they are doing until last Saturday during the pre-publicity launch.

Mr. Yeoh and other members of Independent Living of the Disabled Selangor were there in the college early before the start of the launch. I was surprised to see them there early as they can be there later while the facility in the college had not been made friendly to the physically challenged persons. They had no where to go but the lower foyer of the building. I saw Mr. Yeoh being there as he was with the expression that I do not have words to describe. It seems to me that he wanted to have someone to talk to. I approached him and introduced myself. He was very friendly. At that particular moment, I felt the urge to provide my resources to him and help him.

After the pre-launch, I got to know some other members of ILS. I am amazed by the effort they exert in life in order to live like a normal person. One of the female member was telling me that her automatic wheel chair could not support well when she went to the steep area in the bird park the other day. She told me that she it was her first time visiting a bird park. I nearly broke down when I learnt that. I still can recall the last time I went to the bird park and if you ask me again, I would not want to go again. To them, it is a golden chance for them to see the world and explore...

Another male member was telling me that he is going to be posted in a new branch in Perak. He mentioned that he will be there alone while keeping the place safe. In the conversation, I learnt that there were no proper mattresses and furniture provided until some kind hearted people donate and sponsor them. I cannot imagine me being in his situation while I am physically capable.

I did not put this up until I am asked to. I was told that if I do not ever share this with others, nobody will ever know about this and whatever I felt will not be known to others and it will not bring any difference by merely collecting signatures without getting the public know about the unfortunate one.



Catherine