March 2019

Synopsis: “Being Different, Being Loved”

Matilda (premiere 2010)

Matilda is a bright little girl who is very eager to learn. Her insensitive parents send her to a school run by Miss Trunchbull, a cruel authoritarian who loathes children. Matilda befriends her school teacher, Miss Honey. This musical adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin centres on Matilda, a precocious girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading. Matilda overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher reclaim her life. The main idea of Matilda is that even if you are smaller or younger, if you set your mind to it you can achieve anything. Finally, even though she was different from other children, she found someone who loves her.

Wicked (premiere 2003)

Wicked, written by Winnie Holzman, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. They were so different but they each just wanted to be loved. It is a story of their friendship.

Five things to learn from Wicked:

1. Never judge from face value. The green-faced Elphaba was good while the great wizard was a fake.


2. Friendship stands the test of time. (Elphaba and Glinda)


3. Always help the lowly and outcast.


4. Good deeds may not always be rewarded, but do them because “no good deed goes unpunished”.


5. Keep getting up even if you fall, and you might just “defy gravity”.

Rotary Club of Kinta, District 3300 is a service organisation under the umbrella of Rotary International (RI). The charity fun walk and fun run are to raise awareness of polio, stroke and healthy lifestyle. We are supported by National Association of Stroke Malaysia (NASAM), Ipoh branch and Kelab Roadrunners (KRI), Ipoh.

Rotary Club of Kinta is organizing this charity fun walk and fun run to raise awareness of Poliomyelitis, stroke and healthy living. At the same time, we’re raising funds for End Polio Now campaign and to buy equipments for NASAM, Ipoh Branch.

Registered and Paid Participants are given a T-shirt, goodie bag and a certificate.

Polio (also known as poliomyelitis) is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Children younger than five years old are more likely to contract the virus than any other group. Malaysia is Polio free, however, polio is still persistent in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria. Polio is transmitted through oro-faecal transmission thus we are still at risk due to migration. Rotary International (RI) has contributed significantly through efforts to eradicate Polio.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME IN AFFECTED COUNTRIES. ROTARY CLUB OF KINTA STRONGLY SUPPORTS THIS.

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot, or bursts.

NASAM creates much awareness about stroke. They encourage everyone to take a more proactive role in caring for themselves. NASAM has centres in different parts of the country including Ipoh, where they provide rehabilitation services.

NASAM HIGHLIGHTS THAT THERE IS LIFE AFTER STROKE.

Healthy lifestyle is not only about eating a variety of healthy foods, it highlights being physically and mentally active as well. Eating healthy choices, being physically and mentally active is the best way to prevent illnesses.

LIFE IS NOT MERELY BEING ALIVE BUT BEING WELL.

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