Community Care Enrichment Programme (CCEP) hosted 49 children in a joyous Pickleball Charity Fun Day.
CCEP Foundation chief executive officer Yvonne Yee said the event at Setapak Pickleball in Kuala Lumpur was planned and executed in under a month.
“With a spirit of service, four lead organisers and a team of 40 volunteers pulled off what many had considered an ambitious undertaking.
“Throughout the preparation process, we coordinated and integrated resources from various sectors,” she said in a media release.
“Children from different races and backgrounds came together in an atmosphere filled with care, joy and warmth, creating unforgettable memories,” she said of guests from orphanages and special needs organisations.
The participating organisations were Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Istimewa Insan, Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Mary and Pertubuhan Anak Yatim dan Asnaf from the Klang Valley.
Yee added that the day was designed around inclusion rather than competition, with every child receiving a medal.
Volunteers accompanied the children through a line-up of performances including an interactive face changing act, lively magic show and guzheng recital by Ma Jin Min, a child with autism.
By listening to the music, he was able to improvise and follow the melody on the guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked zither.
The children were also guided through pickleball activities and fun exercises aimed at improving coordination and balance.
Sponsors played alongside the participants, helping to create a warm, friendly and inclusive atmosphere throughout the event.
