Charis Hospice began with a simple dream that took root in the heart of its founder. She spent 2 years in a cancer hospital obtaining knowledge and skills in palliative care while her dream grew nurtured by friends praying for God’s guidance and provision. At Charis Hospice their vision is to provide compassionate palliative care to everyone regardless race or religion. They believe that true palliative care reaches both the patient and their family addressing not just physical pain but also emotional suffering and the need of meaningful life. It helps patients live well despite limitations and to find peace when the time comes to say goodbye.
2004
Farlim Hope Children Hospital
Started in a small room at Farlim Hope Children Hospital with one nurse, a few dedicated volunteers and financial support from local churches.
2005
Official Launching of Charis Hospice
Jan 5th, the official launching of Charis Hospice at Farlim Hope Children Hospital.
2006
1st Anniversary of Charis Hospice
Celebrated the milestone and continued the journey of care, always trusting in a higher provision which has never failed them.
2010
Launching of Multi Activity Centre
Every Wednesday has become a day where patients and volunteers get together to participate in activities like craft-making, exercise and story-telling.
2012
Charity Hunt (Motor & Mall Hunt)
Annual fund-raising event with the theme “Penang Famous Food Trail” for participants to enjoy ‘cracking’ their heads for answers and going through multiple physical fun challenges.
2014
10th Anniversary of Charis Hospice
Celebrated at Georgetown City Hotel on 11th Oct 2014 marked the 10th year milestone of providing love and dedication to patients as a non-profit organization.
2016
Health Talks and Raising Awareness to Corporations & other Organizations
Opportunities to conduct health talks in various MNCs and corporations in Penang.
2018
Basic Caregiver Training
Conducted basic caregiver training which covered various topics eg infection control, personal hygiene, pressure ulcer prevention, feeding, wound care.
2019
15th Anniversary of Charis Hospice
Held on 12th Oct 2019 at Setia SPICE Convention Centre. It marked a great celebration since 2004 – attended by 1000 supporters and netted RM432,000, exceeding the target.
2021
1st Photo Contest “No One Journeys Alone”
First-ever Charity Photo Contest during Covid-19 pandemic, successfully raising nearly RM200,000. Received over 90 photo submission through 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
2022
Community Palliative Care Training Centre
Transitioned to electronic medical records and incorporated Australian quality benchmarking PCOC system. A training centre for medical students and KKM palliative care subspecialty trainees.
2023
10th Charity Hunt “Together We Care & Share”
10th Charity Hunt themed ‘Together We Care & Share’ held at Setia SPICE was organized successfully with 360 participants and nearly RM260,000
funds raised!
Heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors from event to venue, prize, goody bag, t-shirt, lunch, and dessert sponsors for their kind partnership and trust!
2024
1st Charity Run “Happy Feet Striding for Palliative Care”
Charity Run themed “Happy Feet Striding for Palliative Care” was organized on April 20th 2024 at Setia SPICE. It successfully raised RM200,000 with 800 runners.
Charis Hospice’s 20th Anniversary, “Journeying Together for Palliative Care, 20 years and beyond”
On November 30, 2024, we celebrated a milestone anniversary dinner at Lot 33, Prangin Mall, the event exceeded more than doubled in our fundraising goals, with RM300,000 raised through the generous contributions of individuals and companies.
2025
Charity Run 2025, “Happy Feet 2.0 Striding for Palliative Care”
The Charity Run was successfully held on April 19th, 2025, at Food Bayana, attracting a total of 931 registered participants and raising total sum of RM249,854.