In view of Covid-19 still being present in the first half of 2022, Charis Hospice organised our second-ever online charity photo contest with a fun yet meaningful theme to get our annual fundraising event kick-started!

Raising nearly RM170,000, the theme “Everyday Heroes” was adopted to align with our mission of providing effective palliative home care services and support to our patients and their families in their journey through illness and loss. In addition, the theme also served as a purpose and opportunity for all participants to honour the everyday heroes and

In our first-ever Charity Photo Contest, we were successful in raising nearly RM200,000 for our operations, as well as awareness for palliative care. The contest received over 90 photo submissions from 17th to 21st May on the Charis Hospice Facebook Event Page where contestants had the opportunity to showcase their photography skills and their interpretation of what “No One Journeys Alone” means to them.

We received many creative submissions, with photos ranging from personal depictions of one’s Journey through Illness, to the Journey towards Change, through to the Journey of Life

As we reflect on the challenges of 2020, we had to exercise our creativity during this unprecedented time. Although we had to cancel our primary fundraising event, the Charity Hunt, we pivoted to host the CoronaCut Challenge, and managed to raise RM81,000.

During the CMCO phase, our community rose to the occasion, to opt for a DIY hair cut challenge from home. The enthusiasm shown by our friends and supporters not only provided vital support for Charis Hospice but also brought joy and laughter as participants shared their transformed looks online.