Dear Friends and fellow BUGgers,

Want to take this opportunity to wish all of you Merry Christmas. As we come closer to the end of 2008, have you taken time to reflect on all the things happened this year. We know nothing happen by chance, GOD uses life circumstances to mold and fine tune us into the person that He wants us to be. There is still so much to learn. So lets prepare ourselves for the coming year and may we have another year of great adventure with GOD.

My sincere thanks to each one of you for your continuing support towards IpohBUG and the Malaysia Sports Partnership. May we love the young people even more in the coming year through the strength and unconditional love of Christ.

We have posted writing on Dwyane Wade previously on this blog. This Christmas Dwyane has another wonderful lesson for us.

May you have a wonderful holiday and a Blessed New Year too.



When Dwyane Wade heard the plight of a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down her home—and ruined all the family’s possessions—the Miami Heat star knew he had to do something. So he helped the family move into a new home, just in time for Christmas.

Wade presented Dawn Smith with the ultimate Christmas gift on Wednesday— the keys to a new house, along with some furnishings, clothing and gifts to make sure her family has a joyous holiday, something that didn’t seem likely just a few weeks ago. His Wade’s World foundation will make some payments on the home, while Smith and her family get back on their feet.

“That’s what I try to teach my kids,” said Wade, whose foundation has hosted several charity events this holiday season, mostly for needy children. “It’s not about what you’re going to receive—it’s what you can give to others from what you’ve received.”

Smith couldn’t hold back happy sobs when she saw the home for the first time.
“A big-time relief,” Smith said, clearly overcome by emotion. “Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Oh, God, thank you so much.” The NBA’s leading scorer this season had a simple message: “Hopefully, you’ll like it.”


Wade’s other holiday events this year included a party for 350 children on Monday, and hosting 100 kids at Tuesday night’s Heat game against the Golden State Warriors. He also donated $10,000 to each of three children’s organizations, but said he was particularly touched by being able to assist the Smith family. “We can help this family have a new beginning,” Wade said.