Visit to NASAM on 19 & 20 March 2009

The arranged visit to NASAM (The National Stroke Association of Malaysia) was the second activity for the RPX lads during their recent 1st. term school holidays. Having earlier in the week being exposed to outward bound type leadership course at the SKYTREX ADVENTURE in Taman Pertanian Shah Alam, the visit to NASAM was a timely reminder to the lads that health is an important element of their life which they have to look after through proper dieting and also exercise. We share here the observation of one of the lads Helbet Palaniandy following his visit to NASAM:-

"NASAM is a place where people suffering from stroke come in for speech therapy and physiotherapy and counselling with the view to strengthen the use of their affected hands and legs. On the 19th of March half of the home boys from Rumah Pengajian Xavier went to Nasam to help these people with their exercise and their daily walk. They were very happy to have such young volunteers like us to guide them in their walks and usage of their hands.

My own impression about this place was very new and exciting to me. I felt like giving my helping hand to these people who had stroke. This new experience really taught me a lot because maybe one day anyone of my family members or even myself can also suffer from it. In this place I have also learn to be more patient to this people and learn to work with them.

Lastly, I would like thank Brother Pierre and Sister Katiane for getting us a chance to visit NASAM and to get to know about the stroke sickness and learn how to help those suffering from it to lead normal lives.