Special Events

There is nothing impossible even after you got your heart mended. In Penang Adventist Hospital, we (Mended Heart Team) encourage our heart/cardiac rehab patients involve in their favorite past times leisure and physical activities like normal, but enforce that they monitor their heart beat closely and practicing the advices given to them by our cardiac team. Mended Hearts did organize special events for the members. Read on for some of our past events.

World Heart Day, 27 September 2009

Over 17.2 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases, making these the leading cause of death worldwide. Yet 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided by controlling the main risk factors; tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical activity. Hence, World Heart Day was created, to create public awareness of risk factors for heart disease and stroke and to promote preventive measures.

World Heart Day 2009 is truly a community project as we are working in partnership with Intel Malaysia and Penang Island Municipal Council.

The theme of this year is “Workplace Wellness”. More than 150 people participated in the 2.5 km “Walk for Wellness” which was launched by YB Phee Boon Poh, Penang State Executive Councilor. 12 walkers participated in the fancy dress contest where the top 3 walkers took back prizes sponsored by Intel & Celebrity Fitness.

The event kicked off with Catherine’s group “wowing” the crowd with 3 upbeat line dancing sequences. This was followed by a presentation of Cardiac Rehabilitation certificates to heart patients who completed their exercise program. They were later joined by 7 heart patients who benefitted from our Heart Patient’s Fund.

Kendo, meaning "Way of the Sword", is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship or Kenjutsu was presented by Pink Hibiscus. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements.

The children from QQ kindergarten stole our hearts with their cute belly dancing and their version of “Little Red Riding Hood”. There is more to jump rope than skipping! To prove that, the youths from Penang State Youth & Sport department showed their prowess with the jump rope!

Our team from ER gave a short demo on “what to do” when you come across an unconscious person. Other activities include health screening and fund arising.

Celebrity Fitness gave a closing performance to show that “belly dancing” is for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.

The event ended with 32 lucky draws where the top 2 prizes are 2 buffet lunches for 2 in the G-Hotel’s coffee house, compliments from G-Hotel.

Mid Autumn Dream Charity Concert, 2008

It was a dream that came true on September 16, 2008 as we exceeded our target of raising RM50,000 for the Heart Patient’s Fund & Mended Hearts Penang Library! This charity concert held in concert held in conjunction with World Heart Day raised more than RM100,000!

The hall was filled with beautiful Chinese classical music by ProArt Chinese Orchestra featuring evergreen songs from the heydays of songbird Teresa Teng. The USM Tionghua Dance Group gave a jaw dropping modern fan dance performance. Ms Serene Yoon, a talented soloist & one of our greater supporters gave a beautiful rendition of “Wei Le Shui” (Because of Who). In line with the night’s theme, there was an appeal with the sale of beautiful handmade butterflies pencil decoratios.

The organizing committee from the Heart Patient’s Fund & Mended Hearts Penang would like to thank all donors, sponsors & volunteers for their generosity & contributions.