Hampers full of goodness! Festive hampers to help fundraising for kidney patients

Petaling Jaya, 22 November 2013 – Only in Malaysia do we get to enjoy a “multi-festivity” season, starting with the year-end cheer bringing us the spirit of giving and kindness. At the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), joy and excitement for the festive season is in the air with the arrival of festive hampers for sale, bursting at the brim with delicious goodies!

Packed in customized basket sizes and dressed up with coloured baubles and oversized ribbons, the joyous looking packages are an initiative to raise funds whereby proceeds from sales of the hampers will be channeled towards underprivileged kidney patients supported by NKF.

Chief Executive Officer of NKF, Mr Chua Hong Wee shared his own excitement when the beautifully decorated hampers arrived at the NKF office: “The donations we will receive from the sales of these hampers will give hope to our patients with end-stage kidney failure. We are further inspired to continue providing quality dialysis care to underprivileged dialysis patients, and we are grateful to donors for their contribution,” he said. NKF currently cares for over 1,550 kidney failure patients in 28 dialysis centres nationwide.

Equalled in tastiness but varying in size and price, the hampers are packed with flavours of the season, with a few ‘fusion’ Malaysian ingredients sprinkled in. Those planning to give gifts to their relatives, friends, or even their own family members, can opt to buy the NKF Festive hampers instead that come in three available options:

• The Type A hamper comes with delicious Pandan Sable Cookies (270gm), Awesome Almonds (250gm), Mince Pies (Box of 4 pieces), Lemongrass Pandan Cordial (410gm), Spice Rub (200gm) and Sparkling Juice (750ml). It is priced at RM150.

• The mid-range Type B hamper on the other hand, comes with tasty Pandan Sable Cookies (270gm), Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (200gm), Awesome Almonds (250gm), Tomato Chilli Jam (200gm), Mince Pies (Box of 4 pieces), Pear Conserve (200gm), Lemongrass Pandan Cordial (410gm), Spice Rub (200gm) and Sparkling Juice (750ml). Priced at RM250.

  

• Finally, the generous Type C hamper comes bursting with goodies including Pandan Sable Cookies (270gm), Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (200gm), Awesome Almonds (250gm), Tomato Chilli Jam (200gm), Mixed Roast Nuts (120gm), Mince Pies (Box of 4 pieces), Lemongrass Pandan Cordial (410gm), Traditional Sugee Fruit, Cake Spice Rub (200gm) and Sparkling Juice (750ml). This is priced at RM350.

Supplied by famed designer cake house Just Heavenly, buyers can be assured that taste-tests have confirmed that even with a reduced sugar content, the hamper goodies remain uncompromised in terms of rich and delicious flavours, texture and moistness.

Those interested to purchase can either surf over to the NKF website and download a booking form, or get in touch with NKF via phone or email to request a soft-copy of the form. Payment for the hampers can be made via credit card, cheque or postal order, as well as cash via deposit or online-banking transfer. Proof of payment is to be attached to completed order forms and returned via fax or email. Any queries regarding purchasing of the festive hampers can be directed to Jeremy Kwan at NKF by emailing [email protected] or calling 03-7954 9048 ext. 208 or 017-3755998 (mobile). These special edition year-end hampers are available for a limited time from November-December 2013.

Buyers will be informed when the hampers are available for collection at the NKF Secretariat office in Section 14, Petaling Jaya. Deliveries to home or to offices can also be requested, with charges applicable. Free delivery is offered for those looking to spread the joy far and wide with a minimum order of 30 hampers to be delivered within the Klang Valley area.

To find out more information about the National Kidney Foundation, log on to the organization’s website at www.nkf.org.my.

About the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Malaysia is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping Malaysians suffering from end stage renal (kidney) failure who lack access to or cannot afford dialysis treatment.

The Foundation registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) on 2 December 1969. NKF began operating its first dialysis centre at Jalan Hang Lekiu-NKF Kuala Lumpur in 1993.

With its headquarters situated in Section 14, Petaling Jaya, the Foundation has built up a network of 28 centres nationwide catering to more than 1,550 patients who receive haemodialysis treatment.