The Celebrity Stroll 2006: 20th Century Classic Gala

A Classic Night to Celebrate Life

Themed 20th Century Classic Gala, the Celebrity Stroll 2006 was a classic event held in Hotel Equatorial on the evening of 12 November 2006, which raised over RM100, 000 for the Penang Adventist Hospital’s Dr J Earl Gardner Fund. The theme was also significant with the beginning of the hospital’s mission that was started by Dr Gardner in the 1920s.

Celebrities and Sponsors

Event’s hosts Adrian Seet and Hoong Jia Hui

Juwita Suwito's powerful performance

“Today, we have celebrities, hospital patrons and beneficiaries walking on the runway to raise funds through the Dr J Earl Gardner Fund. There is nothing more meaningful to have people from all walks of life to come together for the same cause,” commented the Vice-Organizing Chairman, YB Ng Fook On.

Joining the list of celebrities were the event’s hosts, Adrian Seet and Hoong Jia Hui, a nd Juwita Suwito, an award winning pop-folk vocalist and Malaysian Idol’s vocal coach, who flew all the way from Kuala Lumpur to help support the event. Juwita Suwito captivated the audience with her powerful performance.

The finale to the whole evening was the fashion show and celebrity stroll. In a uniquely choreographed fashion show reminiscing the past with Charleston and P. Ramlee eras, guests were feted with five elegant collections of Mondele Couture, matched with beautiful and exclusive jewellery from Amee Philips.

Celebrities on the catwalk include Angel Yeoh, Alan Yun, Chef Ismail, Peng Peng, Steve Yap, Yang Wei Hung, Mabel Ng and Danielle Khor, who donated their time and effort for this cause. The special guests on the catwalk were Lim Mei Huey, the hospital board member and Dato’ Teddric Jon Mohr, the hospital’s President/CEO while little angels include three past beneficiaries of the hospital, namely Hepshibah D/o Jeyabalan, Thay Win d/o Tont and Khaw See Mun and daughters of the sponsors and hospital patrons.

PAH President/CEO

Angel Yeoh

Chef Ismail

Peng Peng & Claudia Lee

Steve Yap & Shao Wen

Ms Queen International 2006, Danielle Khor & Marie Philips

Alan Yun & Feungfa Charas

Mabel Ng, Ms Msia/World 2002/03 & Gina Philips

Mei Huey and Heart Patients’ Fund beneficiary, See Mun

Finale Performance by Yang Wei Hung

Guests also won attractive raffle draw prizes with any purchase of raffle tickets for only RM50 each. A total of over RM10, 000 worth of raffle tickets were sold that night. The night ended with a performance by Yang Wei Hung as all the guests joined in the celebration. It was indeed a night to remember.

Dato' Mohr presenting memento to Vice-Organizing Chairman, YB Ng Fook On. With them are Dr Teng (left) and Organizing Chairman, YB Lai Chew Hock

The function was graced by State Executive Councillor, Dato’ Dr Teng Hock Nan, Organizing Chairman, YB Lai Chew Hock, Vice-Organizing Chairman, YB Ng Fook On, President/CEO, Dato’ Teddric Jon Mohr, Managing Director of Pensonic Holdings, Dixon and his spouse Iris Chew, International Business Development and Sales Director of Cardinal Health, Walt Ling and his spouse and Dr Alfred Charles Poey, VP for Medical Affairs.

The Celebrity Stroll 2006 Finale

Acknowledgements

Thank you for joining us tonight as we walk to
celebrate life and give hope to the needy.