Monday, September 14, 2009

Meme: Save Yvonne's Sight

I don't normally do this meme thingy. Heavens, I only have a total sum of 4 distinct visitors to this so-called blog. I'm embarrassed to even call this blog a 'blog'. But, there you have it.


But for a good cause, and because I was tagged by one spunky lady, and so, let me introduce you to Yvonne Foong. She's 22 years old, and have her whole life ahead of her. But she will soon lose her eyesight because of neurofibromatosis type II if she doesn't get surgery help. This surgery and hospital stay is expensive, but if everyone pitches in a little, it is doable.

She is trying to raise the needed funds for the surgery through sales of her book I'm Not Sick; I'm Just a Bit Unwell. The book, in English and Chinese versions, is available in Malaysian bookshops and from her web site here. She is also selling T-Shirts and now, mooncakes!



Yvonne Foong is in danger of losing her eyesight thanks to neurofibromatosis (NF). Please find out how you can help her by visiting her blog at http://www.yvonnefoong.com/.
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8 comments:

  1. LeeSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Hi Richard, good on you being out this lady's plight.
    Hope she will get the help she needs.
    But makes me wonder why the government or the big guys there don't offer their help, or the press?
    Really sad to read of her plight as well of many others not mentioned.
    You stay easy and have a pleasant week, Lee.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Dear Richard,
    Thank you so much for helping create awareness for Yvonne's plight. I don't normally do the meme thing or tag friends to do so. But am making this case an exception and am glad that you have so graciously agreed to help. Life is short. Let's help make it beautiful.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    And another thing.. spunky? Man, that sounds so 80s!! LOL

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  4. Richard CraniumSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Lee, there are way too many good causes out there for the government or the big guys to give to.

    I will also make a small contribution to her surgery fund, though I don't think it will make a dent to the overall sum needed.

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  5. Richard CraniumSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Spunky, no thanks needed. Its my pressure to help. :)

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  6. LeeSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Hi Richard, just wondering you a Malaysian? Or from the States on assignment in KL? Ha ha.
    Have a nice day, Lee.

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  7. Richard CraniumSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Hi Lee, I'm a Malaysian. But I wished I was in the US. No, really.

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  8. LeeSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Hi Richard, ha ha, I thought you an American PR. Lee.

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