Finally, after months of preparation for the MYG 35th Anniversary Celebration, the trainees and volunteers gave their heart and soul into performing for all the ex-volunteers whom had in one way or another touched and made an impact in the the lives of the trainees. It's a way of saying thanks and a chance to celebrate the reunion of a big family.

Personally, I am really touched and amazed at what our trainees can achieve with the right guidance and by sheer determination. Although I always tell the newer volunteers not to underestimate the potential of the trainees when they go about planning their weekly activities, I'm still constantly amazed at what they can do.

Who would expect the intellectually disabled to be able to perform kickboxing steps to the fast tempo of a dance track? Or to understand and act out characters in a skit?

Just as the lyrics of our theme song suggests, each of them can achieve great heights, in their own pace.

I Walk My Pace
It's not about the journey, or distance
Know where it leads, or what it takes
It's not about the fear and pain, or struggles ahead
Just remember the choice you made
The path that you walk your pace

It's not about the sound of loneliness
Just listen to your heart
It's not about the tears and troubles that's in your way
Just remember the joy we shared
And the time that we hold our hands

In a cold and dark, and quiet night
Our guiding star shines bright
If you feel my heart, share my wishes
In my dream I won't cry

In a strange and dark, and lonely world
My courage will soar high
If you walk with me, believe I can
In my pace, I'll be there

In our pace, we'll be there

It's a really nice song and I wish I can upload the it onto YouTube and share it with you guys but as the song is in a powerpoint presentation with pictures of the trainees in their weekly activities, it's not appropriate to make it available to all netizens. I'll try to load the audio version for you guys.