DCEO Gerard Tan group photo with all the dignitaries of PCAKK |
World-class superstar entertainer who is also Australia's No: 1 Elvis Presley tribute artist Gary Anderson rocks audiences at the PCA Annual Charity Dinner and Concert as he recreates the King of Rock and Roll's magnetic songs and dance.
Renowned Presley impersonator Gary Anderson's performance was an explosion of high energy with a set of pop classics, country songs and Rock 'N' Roll hits, that gets feet tapping and audiences singing along. In the spectacular one hour show, th audiences relived the excitement, energy and magic that millions of people enjoyed when Elvis Aaron Presley took the stage in the 50's, 60's and Early 70's.
The annual charity dinner is organised by the Palliative Care Association of Kota Kinabalu (PCAKK) to raise fund for the association to help provide home care service, medical aids and equipment for patients to use at home.
Volunteers of PCAKK is also trained to counsel, to give comfort and facilitation families to look after their loved one in the homes. PCAKK established for twenty years is committed to ease the burden of patients with incurable cancers and other terminal diseases.
President of PCAKK Pn. Rokiah Yaacob disclosed 'It is only with the kind generosity of the community that our association is able to continuously provide a high standard of care, comfort and hope to patients in need.'
Pn. Rokia further disclosed In conjunction with the 19th Annual Charity Dinner and Concert, there will be raffles draw on 30th November 2019, the raffles tickets can be purchased from our members or at PCA House during office hours.'
The prizes for the raffles are:
Grand Prize
Limited James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace edition Omega Watch
2nd Prize
Red Vespa Sprint 150 ABS
3rd Prize
Whitby Lamb Skin Black Leather Jacket by reseve Made exclusively by Myer Australia
4th Prize - 6th Prize
Electric Guitar-Fender FSR 50s Stratocaster with Competition stripe (Japan)
7th Prize
9 Koi Fish Painting (183cm x 73cm)
8th Prize
Sharp 60Inch 4k HDR Android TV LED Backlight TV
Gerard Tan DCEO of Sutera Harbour Resort photo with Datuk Margaret Yong The Organising Chairperson |
Datuk Margaret Lim the organising Chairperson of the event said 'We hope to raise RM600,00 for the association to help run the Home Care Programme. PCAKK services is an approach that improves the quality of life for patients and their families facing the problem & distressing symptoms associated with life-threatening illness. The PCAKK also offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible.'
DCEO Gerard Tan photo with Datin Dr. Molly Mathew • PCA Medical Advisor (She also the late Datuk Dr.Ranjit Mathew Oommen beloved wife) |
PCAKK was founded in the early 90s by the late Datuk Dr.Ranjit Mathew Oommen.
Among the dignitaries present at the event were, YB Pn. Norazlinah Arif, Assistant Minister of Health and Peopl's Well-Being Sabah representing the Guest of HOnour, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd. Shafie bin Haji Apdal, the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Janet Chee the Permanent Secretary to the Minister of Health and Peopl's Well-Being Sabah representing YB Datuk Frankie Poon the minister of Health and Peopl's Well-Being Sabah.
Puan Rokiah Yaacob • President of PCAKK group photo with DCEO Gerard Tan and guests (Chris Liaw) |
Datuk Haji Nordin Siman • Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Datuk Seri Panglima Victor Paul • Former Patron of PCAKK
Dr. Heric Corray, Director of Kuala Lumpur General Hospital
Datin Mary Yong • Patron of IbuBapa Prihatin Thallasemia Kudat
Datin Dr. Molly Mathew, PCA Medical adisor
Datuk Margaret Lim • The Organising Chairperson
Puan Rokiah Yaacob • President of PCAKK
Mr Gerard Tan Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sutera Harbour Resort
Datin Mary Yong • Patron of IbuBapa Prihatin Thallasemia Kudat group photo with DCEO Gerard Tan and Dr.Heric Corray The Director of Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. |
Datin Vicky Yee with guests supporting PCAKK |
Misah Paidi (PCAKK committee member) group photo with guests |
The Palliative Care Association of Kota Kinabalu is privileged that since the inception of the CA annual Charity Dinner & Concert in 1988, the prestigious Magellan Sutera Resort has been the venue fo the Association's charity dinner & concert. Th strong support and collaboration from the management of Sutera Harbour Resort has made the event a huge success and created a benchmark for international shows to help those in need.
World-class superstar entertainer Gary Anderson Elvis Presley professional impersonator |
The PCA home is located at Taman Rose, Jalan PWD 7396 & 7397, Off Jalan Penampang, The Home provides Palliative Care to patients with incurable advanced cancers within Kota Kinabalu and areas nearby. To seek assistance from the PCAKK, the public may contact their office during weekdays on office hours at tel: +6088 231 505 or tel: +6088 257 507