Dr Sann Sann Memorial Playroom
Fundraising campaign by
Donna Yay
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£3,526.00raised of £5,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Dr Sann Sann 1945 - 2015
Our mother, Dr Sann Sann passed away on 27th December 2015 in her hometown, Yangon, at the age of 70. She left behind four children and two grandchildren, whom she adored. Sadly, ill health pursued her in recent years, and finally a stroke took her from this world and those who love her. Her final resting place is Yangon, the city she left at the age of 33 when she moved to England, which her heart never really left. She led a full life and spent her last days surrounded by family and loved ones.
Those of you who were lucky enough to know her will know that she needed only the simple things in life: her family, friends and maybe a pair of knitting needles. She loved and gave freely, and would have given you the shirt from her back if you needed it, or even if you didn't. She was a beloved sister to many and mother to many more. Looking after others was what made her the happiest, and as a Child Psychiatrist, she devoted her working life to helping troubled children find their way.
In memory of our dear mother we are planning to create a playroom at the Yangon Children's Hospital, so that sick children are able to take time out from their illnesses to just be children. The room will have toys, children's furniture, air conditioning and a cheerful mural. Anyone who has been to our country will understand how little people have there, and the children's hospital doesn't currently have any facilities or services to make the young patients' time in hospital easier.
We are initially aiming to raise £3,000, which will help fund the building and structural works, including lighting, water etc. £5,000 will help us to equip it with good quality toys and furniture. We know that many of you were sorry not to be able to attend the funeral and we hope that making a donation to this fund will be a way for you to remember our mother and the amazing person that she was. We thank you with all our hearts for anything you are able to offer.
We will be holding an opening ceremony at the hospital one year after her death and we will also be planting a seinban tree (flame of the forest) in memory of her second love in life, plants.
Thank you for the part you played in making her life rich and full. We know you will miss her as much as we do.
With love,
Su, Donna, Aung, Koko, Micah and Luca
Fundraising Team
- Donna Yay
- Campaign Owner
- Su Yay
- Campaign Organiser
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Apr 14, 2016
Wonderful idea darling x lots of love xxx
- Arthur & Cecilia Sun Myint
- Donated on Mar 26, 2016
Dr Sann Sann was a remarkable doctor with a heart of Gold and a big smile which she shared with every one that comes her way. Never expecting any one to do any thing for her but she was ready to do every thing for any one who is in need. A play room at Yangon Children Hospital is something she identified which could help young children while awaiting their operation in the dreaded heat and uncertain outcome which they don't really understand. She thinks of holistic care for those children in need. Let us make her dream a reality with this project.
Work begins!
Update posted by Donna Yay at 11:06 pmHi all,Apologies for the lack of news on my part - we experienced some unforeseen setbacks but we are now back on track! We were disappointed that it has not been possible to build the playroom Yangon Children's Hospital but we are delighted to tell you that we have secured. . . . .
We have a room!
Update posted by Donna Yay at 10:50 amGood news everyone, the hospital has identified a room for us! It's a lot bigger than we'd hoped for, we're delighted! As soon as I have some pictures I'll upload them so you can see. So excited that it's happening!I'm going to update the fundraising page so that other people
Donors & Comments
- Donna Yay
- Donated on May 23, 2016
Donations from Fiona Byers on behalf of the Stitch and Pitch group at Upper Norwood Library, Mrs V Lovell and Dr K Nyein.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Apr 14, 2016
Wonderful idea darling x lots of love xxx
- Arthur & Cecilia Sun Myint
- Donated on Mar 26, 2016
Dr Sann Sann was a remarkable doctor with a heart of Gold and a big smile which she shared with every one that comes her way. Never expecting any one to do any thing for her but she was ready to do every thing for any one who is in need. A play room at Yangon Children Hospital is something she identified which could help young children while awaiting their operation in the dreaded heat and uncertain outcome which they don't really understand. She thinks of holistic care for those children in need. Let us make her dream a reality with this project.
- Donna Yay
- Donated on Mar 22, 2016
Donations on behalf of Sann Sann's friends: Mrs M M Taw, Dr Soe Soe Kyu, Dr Minn Than Tun, Dr & Mrs Maung Kyi, Mrs Kyi Hlaing, Mrs T Sann, Dr M Raschid, Dr T K Smith, Miss V E Heyliger
- Gemma Forde
- Donated on Mar 14, 2016
Dear Donna, This is a great way to remember your lovely mum and contribute to the community of Burma, all the best with the project and let me know if you need anything. Lots of Love Gem xxx
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 13, 2016
Great idea - she let so many of us use her house as a playroom after all...
- Emile Jones
- Donated on Mar 06, 2016
Lovely idea, Hope you get all the backing you need xx
- phyllis McDowell
- Donated on Mar 05, 2016
I was honoured to be a guest at Su and Michael's wedding in Yangon. Sann cared for me and invited me to her family house during my stay. I loved Sann. She will stay in my heart forever.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 05, 2016
BEST WISHES
- Wilbert Hoe
- Donated on Mar 05, 2016
This is a fitting memorial to a very warm-hearted friend whom I was fortunate to know since medical school days.
Donations from Fiona Byers on behalf of the Stitch and Pitch group at Upper Norwood Library, Mrs V Lovell and Dr K Nyein.