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Ep 19: No stomach left unfed ft PERTIWI❤nnHow many of us end our day with gratitude? How many of us end our day smiling? How many of us end our day excited for tomorrow? 🤔nnMy answer, rarely sometimes not at all😔 However, last Tuesday was different and it was a good kind of different 😄nnOur team had the humbling experience of volunteering at PERTIWI Soup Kitchen 🍲 to help in preparing and distributing freshly cooked food 😋 to the urban poor and homeless in the KL area. Why was this experience so humbling? 😌 For the first time, we were present at that moment, mind, body, and soul 🤝Everyone focused on the task at hand, not thinking of our personal problems, work deadlines, and tomorrow's busy schedule but feeling immense gratitude for our life circumstances and the opportunity to participate 🤗nnPERTIWI, founded by 10 passionate Malaysians in September 1967, determined to improve our society after gaining independence. Hence, PERTIWI began its 1st mission to empower mothers and children 👩‍🍼 With changes in time, PERTIWI also adapted. They played an important role in assisting the government in the immunization efforts for the homeless and urban poor who did have access to vaccination centres. nnPERTIWI welcomes volunteers of all ages with open arms as food distribution is done DAILY (not a single packet wasted) Thus, the more volunteer participation, the bigger outreach their aid can be received for other vulnerable people in different parts of KL. nnTo get to know more about PERTIWI or to book a volunteering slot, WhatsApp Dato Munirah (Founder of PERTIWI Soup Kitchen) at 012- 2363639.

Episode 18: A Daughter's race against time to save her father 👨❤nnA child's love for their parents knows no bounds, and we will do anything for them. @gillianicious story shows that unbreakable love, and it deserves our support for the sake of saving her father's life. nnIn March 2022, Gillian and her family received the heartbreaking news that her father was diagnosed with the Big C, that's right Cancer, colon cancer stage 4 with 20 months to live. The diagnosis shattered Gillian's once perfect image of seeing her dad enjoy his retirement with celebrations of significant life milestones, birthdays and anniversaries.nnIn stories like this, we think about our parents 👨‍👩‍👧 and we reflect on how unfair it is for someone who has done everything right to be wronged by life in the end 🙁 Thankfully there is still hope and that hope for Gillian and her family is in a treatment costing RM 200,000 that would potentially save her father's life.nnSo far, she has managed to raise RM 146,590 and our RM 500 donation will contribute to achieving her goal 🎯nnAmazingly, as part of the fundraising efforts, she has decided to do a 50 KM RUN 🏃‍♂️ along the east coast in Singapore 🇸🇬 from Red Dot Museum - Changi Bay Point - Red Dot Museum on 16 April 2022 from 3pm - 10pm. nnTo show our solidarity to her efforts 🙌 our team decided to organise our own run at Desa Park City in hopes to boost her spirits before the race 💪😎 ( we aren't that fit to run 50KM 😅) nnA personal message to Gillian and Gillian's father 🥰nnYou both are warriors and we will support your mission and fight. We are optimistic about the future, don't lose hope. We hope you and your family can get a chance to come to Avocadian and grab an AvoShake together 🥤🤗nnLots of 💚 nAvocadian 🥑

#10k20stories1Malaysia Episode 17: Paws in need of home and love nnToday’s episode is just too adorable to skip. Yes! We are dedicating this post in support of our furry friends 🐶🐱nnOur 17th recipient, Voice For Paws is an independent animal rescue organization. It was founded by Lydia and her team (assisted by other animal fosters) passionate about rescuing, rehabilitating, vaccinating, neutering, and nurturing abandoned cats & dogs so they may have a forever home.nnNext Step? Help each of them find a NEW MASTER! 🚶‍♂️🐕🚶‍♀️🐈nnEach rescued cat & dog has been through trauma and lived in unforgiving conditions. As we firmly believe every creation deserves to be loved unconditionally, we’d love to help cultivate the act of adoption to rewrite their faith and bring happiness to their lives. This collaboration strengthens our mission to spread the values of “love, care, share”. 🥑💚nnWe end today’s post with a quote: “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains un-awakened.”– Anatole France.nnP.S. VFP has its Adoption Drive every Sunday at 11.30 am next to Avocadian Bangsar outlet. Your new best friend is waiting for you 😺😄🐶

Episode 16: Help the Victims of War - Ukraine Relief Fund 🇺🇦🙏nnWhether you support Ukraine or Russia, the 37.3 million people who call Ukraine their home are innocent. Malaysia’s 65 years of independence signifies more than just our freedom from foreign colonisation rather freedom from fear and life and death situations. These experiences are known to us through shared stories from our parents, grandparents, and Sejarah books. nnNever once did we imagine the rise of a WAR during the pandemic, when there is an ongoing battle against Covid-19 😔 Although our previous post could consider wishful thinking (how nice it would be if it were that easy to stop this horrific act), at Avocadian we consider ourselves global citizens of the world 🌎 nnHence, we are taking measurable action to our advocacy for Ukraine by donating RM 500 to the UNHCR 💪This relief fund set up by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees serves to provide safety and assistance to the nation and neighbouring countries welcoming individuals fleeing from Ukraine with open arms ❤nnLet’s show our solidary with not just hashtags and social media forwards and likes. Let’s be a nation of proactive people and contribute to this relief fund to your best ability alongside your prayers 🙏😌nnUNHCR Maybank Account No. n514712411340

#10k20stories1Malaysia Episode 15: The mini Hero within us nnLast month, we were fortunate to join our 15th RM500 recipient Mini Hero Charity in their Vege Lunch Box distribution initiative. This homegrown social enterprise identifies the charity homes’ most needed essentials for kind-hearted donors (like you!) to purchase on their e-charity platform. Then the items will be fulfilled and delivered by Mini Hero to the homes 🤩 nnWhile spending time with the children and adults of each home, we saw gratitude in their eyes, and it brought more meaning to our efforts. 🥺 Thus, we realise that charity is not a one-man show; it’s a collective effort. Every little support we gather for these independent charity homes will fuel their excellent works.💪nnEach charity home had a story and lesson to tell. Swipe to check them out! Let’s together bring humanity back and make Malaysia a better place. 🤗💚

#10k20stories1Malaysia Episode 14: Caring for Ipohians 🤗nnMeet our 14th recipient, @Hemavathy DM Suppiah-Devi, who has successfully kept 6000+ families alive and not homeless throughout the lockdown crisis!nnOn 18 March 2020, Hema independently started the Care Ipoh initiative as a lifeline to many families & individuals that have fallen victim to this unforgiving pandemic 😣. With her expertise in organizing charity initiatives, Hema actively reached out to everyone affected and assured them that they were in safe hands 🤝❤ Now it has grown with passionate Ipoh residents as volunteers.nnAlthough these achievements may come across as happy news to all of us, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. We hope our advocacy and RM 500 donation to Care Ipoh can help the beloved Ipoh community to stay hopeful and recover stronger!nnThank you, Hema for being the light-bearer for the vulnerable groups of Ipoh. You will always have Avocadian’s support!nn- - - - - - - - - -nnSo, dear Avocadians, let’s help to amplify our advocacy for Care Ipoh and Hema by sharing this story or lending a helping hand. Every little help! (Swipe to know more) 👉

#10k20stories1Malaysia Episode 13: Bye Flood, Hi 2022.nnOn 31 Dec 2021, we joined forces with Hero Rakyat and @drzarinagurrahman to serve the flood victims in Kampung Labohan Dagang, Banting, Selangor. nnWe ended 2021 in a true Avocadian style 😎 It was an honour to have provided our helping hand and RM500 donation to aid Malaysia’s flood aid mission. Although it was physically demanding and emotionally draining, it was a moment of self-reflection, appreciation, gratitude and love for us all. nnIn the past 2 years, we learned that our society is stronger if we all love each other's differences, care for each other’s well-being and share our support. Hence, Avocadians will continue our missions to 1) improve lives with avocados and charities, and 2) build a culture of “Love, Care, Share” in Malaysia.nnLast and foremost, the team would like to express our greatest gratitude to YOU😌🙏 who has always been a real Avocadian supporting our missions, and staying healthy and beautiful with us! WE LOVE YOU! nn-------------nnWhat to do in 2022 🤔 nnSimply do MORE to make 2022 a better year! nn#Avocadian #Avocado #AvoCare #anakmalaysiann“Avocadian is Love, Care, Share — Everyone is Avocadian.” ❤🥑

Happy Monday Avocadians nnToday's post will definitely rid your Monday blues away 😁nnFirstly, thank you Avocadian's for your support towards this charity advocacy as we were able to donate a total of RM 754 to Gillian's father cancer fund 🤗nnThis contribution have pushed her closer to the fundraising goal 🥳🥳nnOh behalf of the Avocadian team, we are so proud to call you Avocadians🥲💚 [email protected] we will always keep rooting for your dad and family in this journey 👪 nnLet's fight Cancer!

20th recipient: Celebrating 1Malaysia 🇲🇾 nnCONGRATULATIONS Avocadians! We have reached our 20th recipient for this 10kto20stories1Malaysia initiative 🥳🥳🥳nnLike they say, if you love something, set it free. Unfortunately, we have to end this charity initiative and look forward to more in the future 🤗nnTo celebrate this amazing journey, we would love to make our 20th recipient highlighting our 1 Malaysia society ❤🤍💙💛nnWE NEED YOUR HELP to suggest to our Avoteam any religious association in Malaysia to receive our donation. We would love to see thier charity work continue 😌nnKindly leave your suggestions in the comment section below or DM us.nnWishing all a wonderful weekend, and stay safe 😘