80-year-old Mr Toh Heok Khin lives alone in a 1-room flat in Kim Tian Place. When he was first befriended by Lions Befrienders about 17 years ago, he was lonely and withdrawn. This was because he had cysts in his nose which made breathing difficult.

However, the care and concern shown by his Befriender over the years made him a happier person. He felt very touched when his Befriender made special arrangements for him to receive treatment at the hospital. After an operation to remove the cysts, he could now breathe normally.

Motivated by his Befriender’s kindness, Mr Toh today helps other needy elderly by distributing food items like packed meals, vegetables and canned food to about 100 of them living in his neighbourhood. Through helping out in the distribution, he has made many new friends over the years. Mr Toh has been lending a hand for the past 15 years and intends to continue for as long as he can.

Mr Toh said, “I have made more friends. When I help others, they are happy and that makes me happy too.”