WOWS Kids Foundation successfully raised $28,000 during its Christmas Gala fundraising event on Saturday.
The funds will support the foundation’s ongoing work in providing resources and support to children battling cancer in Fiji.
Addressing the audience at the gala, founding director Sina Kami expressed her deep gratitude to everyone who contributed to the event’s success.
Ms Kami acknowledged the importance of the community’s support, stating that whether donations were large or small, every contribution made a significant impact.
She reflected on the foundation’s 17-year journey, sharing a personal message about the challenges the organisation has faced.
“We lost one girl and a daughter, but we gained so many,” Ms Kami said.
“The reason why we are able to do this is because of you.”
She said the foundation’s success was not just due to the work of the founders but also the dedicated team behind the scenes, including team leaders and board members.
“We are the eyes, hands, legs, and heart that beats for our children.”
One of the key initiatives discussed at the event was the foundation’s ongoing efforts to improve the facilities at their resource centre.
Ms Kami said the centre was too small to accommodate larger events like family fun days, prompting the foundation to seek support from the Government for a larger piece of land.
“We have approached the government and the ministry, asking for land, not for us but to build a better resource centre for the children of Fiji.”
