Transforming Our Sweat into Smiles: Donating Towels from Our Workouts to My Aged Care【FITOKIO】

FITOKIO is a fitness studio located in Bangsar that offers personal training and group classes. Recently, we embarked on an unexpected collaboration with an elder care facility.

At the end of February, the staff of FITOKIO visited My Aged Care in PJ Old Town to donate the towels we typically use in our studio. What started as a simple idea to repurpose our old towels turned into a heartwarming experience as we witnessed the joy and gratitude within our community.

My Aged Care is a nursing and retirement home that provides services for elderly individuals with various conditions, ranging from fully mobile to critically ill patients. The facility is staffed by dedicated caregivers and in-house doctors, ensuring round-the-clock care, with an ambulance on standby for emergencies.

Residents enjoy six meals a day and experience fewer restrictions on their activities, prioritizing their mental well-being. There are four branches in total, each accommodating approximately 25 residents or patients.

During our visit to the PJ branch, we had the opportunity to meet the residents during their teatime and personally deliver our donated towels.

Interacting with the residents was a touching experience. We shared stories, laughter, and genuine connections, witnessing the impact of our gesture firsthand.

Many expressed gratitude for the simple act of kindness, emphasizing how it brightened their day. My Aged Care’s General Manager, Ms. Lisa, aptly described the facility with three words: Love, Compassion, and Care.

These words epitomize the ethos of My Aged Care, reflecting their unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of the elderly.

Reflecting on our visit, it’s evident that initiatives like this, where communities unite to support one another, hold immense significance.