The festive spirit hit high gear on 11 December 2019 at Arc Children’s Centre (ARC) when 22 volunteers from City Sunshine Club (CSC), CDL’s employee volunteer platform, organised a Christmas party for some 59 children.
It was a magical and fun-filled afternoon as the CSC volunteers donned Christmas headwear and filled the centre with delicious food and drinks, hymns of Christmas carols and their warm hearts. The party included interactive activities such as a canvas art session and DIY percussion instruments made of recycled materials. Laughter and joy overwhelmed the children as they got together to present musical performances using the self-made percussion instruments. The children were treated to a surprise visit by Santa Claus, as the volunteers carolled popular Christmas tunes such as Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.
Smiles on the children’s faces widened as CDL Group General Manager Mr Chia Ngiang Hong and CDL Group Chief Strategy Officer Mr Kwek Eik Sheng distributed the much-awaited Christmas gifts. With soaring festive cheer, celebrations ended with the singing of We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
ARC is an independent charity centre dedicated to nurturing and enriching the lives of children with serious illnesses, in a joyful and healthy environment. Since July 2011, the centre has helped over 150 children with cancer or a life-threatening illness and over 60 of their siblings.