The Playground’s Journey of Joy

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When a local kindergarten had to relocate and couldn’t take their large playground set with them, we saw a chance to give this structure new life at a place where it could bring joy. Governor Olivia and I immediately thought of the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation Klang Centre, envisioning the children there enjoying this gift. Unfortunately, we soon discovered that the playground was too big for our space. It was a surprising setback, but we knew we couldn’t give up.
As fate would have it, our neighbours at the Salvation Home Orphanage, led by Pastor Sundar, became our next hopeful destination. Moving the playground there brought so much happiness to the children. Seeing them laugh, run, and play on the playground was a joy beyond words; it was a reminder of why we do what we do. But soon, another twist came along. In October, Pastor Sundar informed us that the orphanage had to move, leaving behind the beloved playground.
Realizing the urgency, I reached out to our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governors for guidance. By a stroke of luck, LG Division 3 said that the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan was eager to take on this playground for their own children's center. Filled with hope once more, our Vice President, Dennis Yam and I joined in, and we organized transport to bring the playground to its new home. However, the first attempt fell short as the truck couldn’t handle the playground's size.
With renewed determination, we set a new moving date and arranged for a bigger lorry and a team to help dismantle the structure. After hours of work, the playground was finally loaded and made its way to Kuantan. However, when it arrived late that night, the gates were locked due to Deepavali celebrations, and the playground remained outside, waiting for one final journey.
Today, on November 8, 2024, the playground has found its forever home at the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan Children’s Center. This journey, though filled with unexpected twists, was worth every effort. We hope that this playground becomes a place of joy, laughter, and connection for the children in Kuantan—a testament to the shared commitment of our community and the spirit of giving. We would like to thank all the relevant parties involved in this arrangement of supply, transport and installation of this playground.
Rodney Leo
Director Kiwanis Club of Klang/ Lieutenant Governor Division 1

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DateFri, 8 November 2024
SourceRodney Leo

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