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Christmas Shopping Treat for underprevileged Children
Sunday, December 19, 2010

Article extracted from channelnewsasia.com dated on 19 december 2010.

At this time of the year, everyone want is excited and busy shopping as Christmas and new year is just around the corner. But did it ever occur to you guys, if there are people out there who are not as privileged as many of us?? Well it did not occur to me till recently I came across an article regarding a shopping treat that was sponsored by TNT Singapore and Lions Club. The two organised a shopping trip at Marina Square for some 120 children from low-income families on Sunday. Each child was given an average of S$75 to spend. The money was prudently spent, as most children favoured school essentials such as shoes and schoolbags over toys and at the end of the shopping trip, they were treated to their favorite foods as well.

After reading this article, it did not just made me realise how blessed and privileged I am to be able to shop and get all my favorite items without having to worry about money or what so ever, but, it has also thought me how to be thoughtful for others and not just for yourself. In the article, a girl named Angela a student from Punggol Primary School said that she spent half of her money on things for her little sister and bought her a pencil case as she will be starting school next year and does not have one yet. I was truly touched at how thoughtful Angela is at such a young age and I am sure she will definitely live up to set a good example for her younger sister. Apart from this, It was really nice to see that there are people out there who are concern for this kids and have made an effort in fulfilling their wish, this Christmas. I hope in the future, i will have the opportunity in doing such a noble job as well.


Link to the article:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1100068/1/.html

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