BB Got Talent 09 VIDEO UPLOADED

Dear all,

You may go to our Video Gallery to enjoy the performance during BB Got Talent 2009.

More video will be uploaded soon.

Don't ever miss this chance again if you miss the live show during that day.

It was great yet meaningful =D

Countdown !! BB Got Talent

Countdown !!
5 more days to go...

Have you bought the ticket??
No more hesitation !!

It is only RM 10
All the ticket money will be channeled to NASOM (National Autism Society of Malaysia)

It is opened to public !!

Support them
It is the 1st ever chance for people with intellectual disabilities people to perform on the stage !!

If you want to buy the ticket, you may call me at 012-2993593

Bowling in Holiday Villa, Subang

It was our first time to play bowling with buddies of Special Olympics. The bowling centre in the Holiday Villa provided free of charge bowling for the buddies every Thursday from 5-7pm.

We were invited by one of the buddies' s parent to join with them. For friends and families, we have to pay half price. 3 of us - Omer, Soke Ling and I were excited to meet up with them.

Besides playing bowling, our mission is to also inform parents about our upcoming event - BB Got Talent. I was delighted by the eagerness of parents to know our Best Buddies program, and also keen on signing up their children to join our program. I am glad. Most excitedly, they also interested to allow their children to participate in our Talent Show.

Charmaine, my buddy whose is cheerful, extrovert, sociable, and cute, she greeted us openly when she saw us. She brought us inside the centre, and started to prepare herself for the bowling session.

She waved hands at me and called me to her. "Hui Ru, Cheer for me!!" I love her positive attitude toward anything that she is doing. She also cheered for everyone, in hoping that everyone got a STRIKE. When she scored, she danced excitedly for her achievement.

3 of us - Hui Ru, Omer, Soke Ling & my buddy - Charmaine

This trip - is very fruitful for us, for Best Buddies. For us, we got a fun and enjoyable day with them. We cheered for each other, and make our relationship one step closer. For Best Buddies, more parents know about us, know about our program, and they will help us to spread the news to their friends too.

Bowling - is good for their motor movement. It is an exercise for them. Not to be doubted, some of them played better than us. We were amazed !!

Pose for the day "D

For Best Buddies members, if you are interested to join the bowling outing with them, every Thursday from 5-7pm :D. Let me know, i try to arrange it !!

Special thanks to Charmaine's mum for inviting us. We sincerely love it !!


Love,

Hui Ru

We are from the Best Buddies Association, from UCSI University, KL Campus.
We will be having a charity event, which is also the fifth event of Best Buddies --  “BB Got Talent”  ( bring out the buddies talent )  

Date : 21st of March 2009 ( Saturday )
Time : 7pm - 10pm
Venue : Auditorium, Menara Gading, Block C, South Wing, UCSI University KL Campus. 
  
BB Got Talent is organised by UCSI University's Best Buddies Club, where children with intellectual disabilities or Buddies can showcase their talents!
Be it singing, acting or dancing !!!

- This event is open for all UCSI University students, as well as the Public, ( so ask your family or friends to come over to UCSI University, and give us your support ) 

- We will have lucky draw session, we are giving out huge soft toys, Pensonic Slow Cooker, Coffee Teapot Ser, Etc... 

- Light Refreshment will be provided as well...

- Tickets are selling at the BOOTH, at Lobby, Block A, UCSI University, 11am - 4pm ... ( drop by anytime for more info ) Of course, You can get it from ME too, only at RM10 ... 

 For more information, please contact:

Hui Ru: 012 - 299 3593 / Thurga: 014 - 929 4208 

Also, you can visit this : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=53943963189

SDCU Appreciation Night ...

It's the beginning of a brand new year of 2009, here we are, Best Buddies were involved in an recent event -- SDCU Appreciation Night. This event was organised by the Student Development & Counselling Unit, under Student Affairs. It was held at BlockB, starting from 6pm to 9pm, on the 21st of January . Best Buddies, Peer Counselling and Will Group were invited to this event with the objectives of getting everybody together and knowing each other. All the members, advisors, failitators were invited to this event, in order to appreciate their hardwork, passion and commitment involving in the their works all this while. 

The place was decorated with baloons, some "thank you" words of different language were pasted on the board to show appreciation, a very lively and colourful setting were finally finish decorated. Soon, while everyone had arrived, the event had came to alive and thus everything was going smoothly. The emcee of that day were Simon and Ms Menaga, they did a fantastic job that night by making the event not too dull, cracking some jokes from time to time. Without wasting time, Dr Lachman, vice president of Student Affairs was invited to give a speech. Shortly, the dinner started as everyone was treating themselves a sumptuous buffet style dinner. They were seen savouring their fried rice, fried chicken, sandwiches, local delights - kuih while chit-chatting with each other. 

After that, Shue Ling was taking over and in-charged of the ice-breaking session. Each and everyone were asked to introduc themselves, and their names have to be remembered, as it is for the next game. Several games were prepared earlier and was conducted in an organized way. All of them were enjoying themselves, laughing around and of course, moving around instead of sitting at their own place. The event was indeed getting more lively and people were starting to interact with one another. Later, everyone was sitting on a chair, forming a big circle, and then proceed to the session. It was a sharing session, where each of us who are Best Buddies members, Peer Counselloers, Will Group facilitator have to talk about how we feel, what we expect in the future. From there, we know what others do, what activities they've done, and know more about their works all this while. 

Then, after going through some names writing, lucky-drawing other's name, message dedicating( write anything to the person whose name been drawed ) It was fun and exciting session because we were so eager to know who got our names and what have they written about us. We were all required to wrap the small glass with the give materials like colourful wrapping plastic, a string and to put the message into the glass. After all these, it's the time to exchange the gifts. Besides, some souvenirs were also prepared and given by our advisors, with a small message nicely put inside the tiny bottle. Messages were full of appreciation words, thanking each other for the efforts we have put in, the time sacrificed, the passion in doing certain things and etc. 

Around 9pm, the event had came to an end, people were enjoying themselevs, making some new friends, knowing what the other groups of people were doing . So, this is consider first event that Best Buddies had involved in this new semester in 2009, we have been working with the Peer Counselling members, the will group facilitators as well as all the advisors, in order to organised to such wonderful and meaning Appreciation Night. Thank you everyone for the effforts and hardworking. 

More News coming up...

After all this while, our effort is worth it !!! Here are 2 news about BEST BUDDIES news in our official UCSI website, reporting on the previous 2 main events that we ahd organized and successfully done.... Thanks a lot to our beloved and supportive members, advisors, and those who volunteer and help out a lot.. Thank you !!!

This is the about Best Buddies Welcoming Party, which was held on 20th September 2008 ...

http://www.ucsi.edu.my/news/latest/2008/bestBuddies.asp

On the 30th December 2008, again, we, Best Buddies had organized a Pot-Luck Gathering...

http://www.ucsi.edu.my/news/latest/2008/potLuck.asp

Go ahead, click into this 2 link, and you'll be able the news about our past events, what have we done... and by following this blog, or joining us ( be part of us, Best Buddies members ) , we are having more and more upcoming events in the future...

Dont Hesitate, no worries, join us now !!!

Best Buddies Pot-Luck Gathering

On the 30th of December 2008, Best Buddies had organized a Pot-Luck Gathering to celebrate the beginning of the new relationship with the buddies and their parents as well. We are now one step closer, narrowing the gap between each other and strengthen the bond in between. The reason we had this gathering is to bring everyone together, to let us know more about the parents and our friends with ( the buddies ) learning disabilities.

As time passed, members and the guests were arriving and soon filled up the seats in the room which was nicely decorated and highlighted with a Christmas tree. The chairs were arranged in a party way, where we had plenty of space in the middle to move around and for game time. Our first guest had brought us fried rice and some brought along cakes and jelly. Without wasting our time and since everyone were waiting eagerly for the dinner time, our Best Buddies advisor had a few words welcoming the guests, talking about the objectives of this gathering, then she announced that dinner is ready and the guests were invited and enjoy their meals. Everyone was savouring the sumptuous food prepared by almost all of us, we were spoilt with a wide variety of food like fried rice, spagetti, mash potato, nuggets, sushi, salad, jelly, agar-agar, and cakes.

Needless to say, everyone was enjoying their meal and had a great time chit-chatting as well.

Later, we proceed to the game session after resting for a while after our dinner. There were a few creative games which brought us all laughing, running and dancing around, talked to each other. This was indeed a good way to bring us all together, definitely breaking the ice and we were like one big family having fun time.

They really made an effort to contribute something and they are very much appreaciated. They had made a difference in our life since the day they decided to attend our first event until now, they support Best Buddies physically as well as morally. Let spread our love and continue this priceless relationship called - - FRIENDSHIP ..

Thank you very much, sincerely from our heart...

Let the feast begin !!!

We are one big family....

Ker Shin is giving out some token of appreaciation to the guests .


Karaeok Session !!! Y.E.A.H

Our group photo *peace*

by the way, every single pictures taken had been uploaded in the album, go grab them lar !!! ( sorry because only now i'm uploading them, my apologies.... )

A tribute to Best Buddies Disability Awareness Workshop 2008

I found some of this pictures in my back-up discs and thought of making this video to commemorate our very first event organized in UCSI University. A lot of work and dedication were build upon the commencement of this event as it got the ball rolling for Best Buddies in UCSI Univeristy as well as Malaysia.

Thank you again to all that are in support of Best Buddies. May we continue to grow and learn together.

Cheers,

Nitia

Friends are Quiet Angels

This YouTube video clip touches my heart.

I hope to share with everyone of you, who has a friend and who needs a friend :D

Enjoy it and you may put a comment here :)

Best Buddies Welcoming Party Video uploaded !!

Dear all,

Check it out Best Buddies Welcoming Party in our Video Gallery :)

You will love it !!

Sharing from Omer

Hello Everyone,

Today is the first time I am contributing to the Best Buddies Blog. First of all, I would like to congratulate to all of us, that our club was mentioned in the Star Newspaper and I feel that this is a new achievement for all of us. Last Sunday, I went out with Hui Ru to accompany Charmaine and Wai Keen. Firstly I have to admit that this was my first one-to-one experience with a L-D person. I was always worried that how would I take care of the person, and what types of problems/experiences will I encounter. I always felt that the first time I will go out with them then only I will feel and understand the concept of Best Buddies in deep detail, and I would be able to understand the needs and improvements that we can make to make the experience a more deeper and long lasting one.

Firstly we picked up both of our beloved friends and met their parents. The parents have hopes in their eyes as well as concern and worry for their children. Best Buddies is new for them and it is new for us as well. Both of us share the common goal of making Charmaine and Wai Keen happy. From the moment they sat inside our car, I greeted them, they replied so happily and with so much warmth. The first sentence I asked them was "What do you think about Madagascar 2?". They said " No, we have not seen but my friends tell me is very nice". Then I said "Do u like Harry Potter?", they said "Heli Copter?". Then, they bursted into laughter. ha ha ha ha lol . Their humor is very innocent and cute in the sense that they think straight and they are not shy to express their views and feelings on topics.

We had a lot of chit chatting asking about their birthdays and stuff like that. After we reached the Shopping mall, the guy Wei Keen requested to buy drinks and pop corn, so i went with him. The most funniest thing is he told me, " Please don't tell my parents that I am eating pop corn and drinking pepsi and 100 plus". My parents don't allow me to take so much sweet. I said its okay. This is the thing I want to make u guys aware about, You will discover new things on the way, when you spend time with them. For instance, I asked Wai Keen that which drink will you consume first, 100 plus or pepsi. He said:" I don't know I really have to think and make a decision". Even a small decision, they actually take time to think of.

In the middle of the movie, He started to jump on the seat and was very excited, for the characters of the movie. People around us were looking at us, but I pretended as nothing went on. At this moment I was astonished and shocked of the sudden act, but I tried to give him a comfortable atmosphere. The movie ended and both of them enjoyed the movie. After we came out, people were looking at us very weirdly. There was this young chinese lady was looking at our faces and our buddies faces, I was a bit overwhelmed by her behavior.

We dropped them back home, their parents were very grateful. The buddies had a lot of fun, and We were happy for them. Chamaine is a very nice girl, and she is very funny to talk with, while Wai Keen is very independent and talks less in detail..

After the day was over, I felt very hungry becuase I was careful to their needs and was paying attention to everything. Thus hungry, It was a fun day, and the movie was really funny. I enjoyed Alex the lion.

Hope you guys can get some experiences out of this story and can imagine how it is like, its really fun and you will love it :-)).


Signing Off,

Omer.

Best Buddies on PRESS !!

Newspaper: The Star

Column: Education, Campus

Title: Best Buddies

Date: 23 November 08 (Sunday)

Check it out if you have the newspaper in your hands...

If not, click on the link below

Best Buddies

I want to MOVE IT..MOVE IT..

Charmaine and Wai Keen are adorable when they sang "I want to move it..move it"

"I want to move it..move it..." is the song for the movie - Madagasca: Escape to Africa


Yes, first time Omer and I brought Charmaine and Wai Keen (Buddies) for a movie today...

When i smsed Charmaine about the movie plan, she was very excited and asked me "What time? Where?"... I never thought that she will be interested with my plan...I am pretty much delighted and looking forward to have a movie with her...

Hence, we decided to catch up a movie during this sunny Sunday..So, 4 of us chose a 3:30pm movie in a cinema which nearby their house...

Initially, i thought that it will be easier for me to talk to them.. Out of my expectation, i realized that they hardly understand our words. However, we never give up. We tried to listen to them, and laugh with them. By asking their daily life routine, we managed to catch up with them better. We also tried to repeat our words in order for them to understand what we are trying to convey.

I was a bit panicked when Charmaine told me that her ears were painful at the beginning of movie. I was worried about her..But, she said she was alright. I guess she wasn't adapt to the loud noise in the cinema. Luckily, everything went well till the end of the movie.

I was also afraid that they are bored and unhappy for this trip. "Thank you for bring us out for a movie" they were thankful for our deed and they love the movie. Finally, we were relieved, and also feel much very touched by their little words.

Another thing that i must mention is...their parents are really lovely. First of all, they willing to allow their children to go out with us. Secondly, they are open hearted. Thirdly, they are thankful that what we have done.

It was really a very meaningful sunday in my life. By spending time with them, i have experienced different type of happiness. They are easily contented, and they could brighten your day with their innocent and true laugh. Nothing need to be afraid of. After experienced it, i feel that i could do it better for the next time. Most importantly, we have to be patient and do it wholeheartedly.

Can't wait to have a second trip with them... :)

This is Wai Keen - funny and adorable

This is Charmaine - caring and cute

Creating Friendships Through UCSI's Best Buddies

Hello...

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Check it out our UCSI University e-news....

Click the link below...

Creating Friendships Through UCSI's Best Buddies

Best Buddies on HAILER !!

Hailer is our UCSI University's own newsletter. Hailer is run by a group of students who are interested in writing and be the one report all the events held in our university...

So, here it goes...our Best Buddies Welcoming Party's article is out in HAILER...

Check it out !!

The article : Tea Time with Buddies

Have you ever attended a tea party with a group of vibrant and energetic "special" individuals? On the 20th of September, the Best Buddies Team of UCSI organized a welcoming party especially for a group of "Buddies", Parents and NGOs.

The main focus of the party was to introduce the "Best Buddies program" to the guest as well as to recruit new "Buddies" into the program ("Buddies" is the term used to address individuals with learning difficulties). Furthermore, the party serves as a moment of joy for the "Buddies" as they get to meet new friends and also show off their energetic dancing skills in the process.

A series of activities were planned, which included interactive ice-breaking games, a sparkling performance by "Buddies" as well as short play by the Best Buddies team members. It was indeed a memorable and lively evening for the guests as they mingled around and enjoy themselves. In a nutshell, the organizing teams have put forward a simple yet memorable evening for their guests and i believe that their effort were sincere and genuine. Bravo!

Reported by Nitia

A wonderful night on 29/09/2008

After the Best Buddies Welcoming Party, we had our post mortem meeting. Normally, our meeting will be conducted in a relaxed and comfortable setting, but this time slightly changed. The meeting was serious, and the CBD was extremely fear and emotionless.

Why we did that? It was due to our secret plan for our beloved advisor.

What was the plan? We planned to throw her a small party for her birthday. So, we decided to make a fool on her.

After finished our group dinner in an ambient cafe, i dragged her to another table to discuss something serious with her. She was frighten. I pretended that I am going to resign from CBD, and i only wanted to be a normal member. She took it seriously and the plan succeeded.

Later on, we went back to our seat, and she was down and sad. Out of sudden, a birthday cake appeared in front of her and we sang a birthday song for her. She can't really enjoy due to our joke was too significant for her.

Hahaha...Anyway "Happy Birthday to You, Ker Shin"

However, it was really a nice dinner with all the Best Buddies members, our beloved advisor, and 3 beautiful special guests. :)

Looking forward to have more gathering in the future.

Memories uploaded :P

Dear all,

The Best Buddies Welcoming Party's photos finally was uploaded in our Photobucket...

Feel Free to go and grab the photos you like ...

Thanks to "Micheal Phelps" and Doris as our cameraman and camerawoman...

The photos are nice !!

Our beloved family photo :-D

Ending of Best Buddies Welcoming Party

Finally, Best Buddies Welcoming Party ended successfully. A big applause to Best Buddies members and friends who came to help and support us !!

A month of preparation for a three hours of event, it is really worth our effort and time. We were really grateful to those parents and NGOs who came to support us. They were very friendly, supportive and participative. Their trust and appreciation is a strong antidote for us to be more committed, and we will never want them to regret to join Best Buddies.

The climate of the event - Dance together with Buddies. I really enjoyed this precious moment. I felt so relaxed and i could dance freely. Although i can't dance as good as them, but it was fun to dance with them. If you were there, you would be impressed by their dancing skill. The dancing was fast, but they could catch up in just a second. Bravo, buddies !!

A good news for us - we could submit an article regarding this event to a reporter of Challenger magazine, and she will help us to publicize in that magazine. Wah...a golden offer for us. Best Buddies will be known by more people.

"You make a difference to me" - A "leaf" ribbon that we gave to someone who we thought made a difference in our life. When i passed the ribbon to them, they were touched and delighted. I also felt happy when people came and pinned on my shirt.

Good job, Best Buddies team

Words can't explain how much i appreciate those NGOs, parents, buddies and supporting friends who came to our party. Anyway, THANK YOU for your SUPPORT !

Best Buddies, we can do it !!! Keep up the spirit, let's work hard together as a team ...


Regards,

Hui Ru

The importance of Friendship

Personally, i felt that friends are very important in our lives. It is not easy to keep a friend, but it all depends on our effort in maintaining our friendship. We should always express our care and love to our friends, let them feel that you still remember them. Without contacting each other, how the friendship be continued?

"Friends never abandon us. They always be there for us. They are willing to share our pain and sorrow, they also happy for our achievement"

If you already found a friend who you would love to spend time with, treasure your friend. Most importantly, remember to keep the friendship active. Maybe a simple message "How are you, my friend" already brighten their day.

"A good friendship does make a difference in our lives"


From,

Hui Ru

Tea Time with Buddies

Attention to people who are interested to join Best Buddies!!

On 20th September 2008, we will have a party for Buddies, their Parents and NGOs. This party is organized by Best Buddies team, the venue is in Recital hall from 3:00pm till 6:00pm. Refreshment is provided.

Buddies, parents and NGOs are invited. They will be introduced what is Best Buddies. Most importantly, we will be able to get a chance to interact with buddies. Nonetheless, we cant forget our objective of party which is Getting Buddies to join our program, in order for us to form a friendship between college buddy and buddy.

Can't wait anymore... Games, performance, video showing, interactive session and etc are planned!!

Who are interested to come to the party? You may contact me, at 012-2993593 or email us at bestbudddies.ucsi@gmail.com

Remember, this is for people who would like to have a friendship with learning difficulties people..