While the match is on....

Monday, June 29, 2009

A big thank you to Rafi Ali School, our heroes who took time and efforts off, be it flying in from overseas, or from their daily lives, and our celebrity team, and the guest-of-honors. It touches our heart to see that fellow Singaporeans are all helping one another even in this tough period. Of course, how can we forget the donors, the supporters, and those who took time off to fund raise for us? There are also some photography shoots that took place this weekend too!

In my current state of mind, it is better not to type so much and let the photos do the talking.




After the loud cries from Charmaine, they spent their time watching cartoon, eating, while waiting for Mommy Cynthia. Charmaine refuses to let Cynthia leave her while Jase being the big brother said, "Mommy, it is raining already. I think you better dont go out la"

Finally after a longggg wait, Jase asked if he could call his mom. Earlier, i told him not to call Cynthia as she would be very busy in the match too. He remembered it all, I guess.

"Charlene jiejie, the sky very dark already. Why Mommy not back yet? Can I call her?"
Once given the approval, he dashed to the phone and started chatting with Cynthia. They knew she was just downstairs, they rushed to the lift and waited there for her. Kids are always kids. They decided to play hide-and-seek with Cyn =)

Mommy Cyn's eyes were still red with tears, and showed us the cards that the crowd and RASS has prepared. Here's the photos:



The huge Card and, even larger envelope that Jase starts to play around with.


Finally a decent one.....



Thank you all!!!!

Officially, we have about 330K
Unofficially, with the amount that are still with our fund-raisers, and together with RafiAli's effort, we should be looking at an amount, not far from 420K!!!!!

When we first receive the budget from MSKCC, our hearts all sank, wondering where to get this amount to save this girl, that meant everything to Cynthia. One month ago, we were still pretty much, STUCK. Although we have not reached our goals, we are more prepared to negotiate one more time with MSKCC to see if they allow us to move in, to confirm in treating Charmaine.

Thank you for helping us, to remove this financial burden on Cynthia. Although 500K is just the payment for the treatment, and everything more will add up, we never would have guessed, what the last 30days have been for us.

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*Edited to add at 9:35am*
Oh yes! after reading the comments,how can i possibly forget the foreigners? Be it they are residing in Singapore, or they come from Canada, UK, US, Australia, China, and India...(hope I dint miss out any!)

Thank you so so much in helping our Princess Char =D

Take care everyone with your health ya?

Back to work...

Love you all!
Charlene

26 comments:

Shanshan said...

Really happy that Charmaine is so near to treatment. Jiayou !

Darkwolf said...

Congrats on reaching near the mark soon. I shall pray with the family and everything shall go smoothly.

Anonymous said...

Good Good God...I am so so happy to see that the amount is so so near to what is required! Hope we can continue to hear more good news today!
Ann

Anonymous said...

am so happy to see the three of u smiling :)fighto fighto!

Jing..xx said...

You're in the news:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/439070/1/.html

Praying for you! :)

Jing..xx said...

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/439070/1/.html

chloecube said...

hihi,
so happy to see lil Char's photos :)so sorry, i was not able to make it for the match ytd.Dun worry , focus on bringing Char to NY for the treatment, everything will be taken care of if you have faith :)

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) KEEP GOING!!! :)

Anonymous said...

There are foreigners who chip in, too. Hope this child will get sufficient bullets that she needs.

NEVER GIVE UP!

ApPle5 said...

Yesterday's match was a great success! I hope they hit their target amount! It was so heartwarming to see everyone come together and chip in. Jiayou Charmaine!

Keavy said...

Fight the monster Charmaine!! We are behind you!!

Anonymous said...

may i suggest that char stay from sugared products? cos i heard the cancer cells feed on sugar thou. YOu may check with doctor.

Anonymous said...

Dear Cyn,

If you are still behind your target for the cancer fund. Please send a email to all your donnors again. I believed we will all try within our means to help you get through the hurdle, because we have already reached this far. At least for me, I will not heistate to donate 100% of my last donation....

Take care and God Bless!
Merz

Anonymous said...

I am soo happy to see Char in the pics soo soo happy, and am glad that the amount is not too far away from the mark. we will continue to fight on with Char!!

earth88 said...

Hi Charmine,

Do bear in mind that we are all waiting & praying for your full recovery soon. Jia You!!!

Anonymous said...

That's great news . hoping that u can all raise 500K soon so char can get treated faster !!

Anonymous said...

Be brave, be strong and i am sure things will turn out well. Like all challenges in life, fight it with a lot of determination and believe. Wish you well.

SL

Clarisse said...
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Mily Sulestriana said...

Dearest Cyn, dun be discouraged by wad the drs have said.. Keep fighting for Char... Yesterday's match was the best in terms of fundraising n seeing our fellow Singaporeans n also PRs standing forth to lend a hand was truly amazing..

I'll always be praying for Char n u as well..

If my cancer can clear, so can Char's... Let's keep fighting this...

Jiayou...!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Charmaine,

So happy to see your photos on blog & Congrats on reaching the target amt soon.
U know, you are a very fortunate & blessed child with alot of 'daddies & mummies' showering their love to you.
Believe you will soon leave for NY for treatment, pls be brave & stong to KILL THE MONSTER. Jiayou!!!

Anonymous said...

Fight the monster charmaine! We will be praying for you(: Have faith and jiayou!

Anonymous said...

Hope more money will come in, I think 500k is not enough, they still need daily expense, for money after treatment, so please help

Anonymous said...

SHAME HER FATHER!!! SHAME HER FATHER!!! SHAME HER FATHER!!!

All the best to Charmaine! SG is behind U!!!

Anonymous said...

I suppose with such a successful fund-raising event, it isnt all that difficult for round 2.

Anonymous said...

Dear Cyn, we are all really really happy that something that looks impossible is almost within reach now. Charmaine will go for the treatment. She will be treated well. Don't worry. We'll continue to pray for her. Please take care.

To the kind-hearted souls who enquire if baby Kai Xin has enough bullets to fight like Charmaine. I think there's an update on her blog about that today, have a look. The friends are not able to check now because baby Kai Xin and parents are down in SG NUH currently, preparing for her liver transplant soon as the docs say she can't wait any longer. They will update after that. Please continue to help/pray for everything to go smoothly, she's just a little baby =(
http://kaixindevelopment.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Dear Charmiane,

You have been doing so well, such a brave, strong and determined girl. I'm proud of you! Continue to stay strong to fight the monster, we are all fighting it with you.

You will soon be leaving for the US, we will be praying, things will get better, good news will gradually come pouring in. Wish you well. GAMBATTE!!!

Charmaine.

 
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