At our end of season event in November 2007, WITS raised money for the Kokoro Tennis, Kids in Burma, a voluntary organisation working to help orphaned and poor children. On a recent trip to Burma, co-president Fiona Barton met up with Jimbo, who is not only the tennis coach but also looks after a number of children in his own home. Like most Burmese people he is kind and softly spoken and totally dedicated to helping these kids. They put on an amazing display of tennis especially for the visit. Despite their situation, these kids show incredible passion and commitment to their sport. Our fundraising efforts are being used to buy new equipment, shoes, racquets and so on. However, it is proving very difficult to get these items to Burma so I would appeal to anyone visiting to take some things with them - some boxes of new balls would also be appreciated! For further information, please contact Lela Zinal lelaz@singnet.com.sg

If you would like to know more about KoKoRo please visit http://town1.sakura.ne.jp/english/index.htm


Shear Inspiration May 2007




Brave WITs ladies Miche Signall, Aneetha Vine and Susan Waller were among 20 ladies all shaved their heads for the Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF) in Singapore raising over S$ 300,000. 100% of monies raised through Shear Inspiration are being donated to CCF.


Shavees have been visiting schools in Singapore and have been talking with children and helping to raise awareness of the facts of childhood cancer.


Treatment of cancer, such as chemotherapy, causes hair loss in every young cancer patient. Shaving your hair is a symbolic gesture in support of children with cancer. It shows them that they are not alone in their fight. Read more