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AICI Malaysia Philanthropy Event
“A True Value of Giving”- in aid of Persatuan SLE Malaysia (Lupus)
Date: 15 December 2012
Venue: Restoran Rebung, No. 2, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar
The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) Malaysia organizes quarterly Members’ Day events as one of organization’s initiatives and activities for active participation and education members and non-members. This is the second Members’ Day event for AICI Board of Members, headed by Puan Aziah Jasmin as President for the term 2012-2014 in an effort to raise awareness and funds for SLE, or Lupus for short.
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder tat affects 90% of women and 10% of men and children of Asian descent but sadly, not much is known about it and these patients suffer in silence and much difficulty in many ways. It is an incurable disease, the goal of treatment is to control the symptoms. Mild cases may be treated with non steroidal creams and antimalarial drugs. However, severe or life-threatening symptoms (such as hemolytic anemia, extensive heart or lung involvement, kidney disease, or central nervous system involvement) often require more aggressive treatment by doctor specialists. Such treatment may involve high-dose corticosteroids or medications to decrease the immune system response or cytotoxic drugs (drugs that block cell growth) if you do not get better with corticosteroids, or whose symptoms get worse when the stop taking them. These medicine have serious, severe side effects and patients have to be closely monitored by their doctor.
Since very little is known about this disease, its symptoms, the treatment and medication involved, AICI aims to bring awareness of this disorder, the existence of Persatuan SLE Malaysia to help those who suffer from this condition get the proper diagnosis, education and treatment required. AICI also hopes to be able to raise funds for Persatuan SLE Malaysia to assist in their efforts to help those in need of assistance by way of education, support and medication. A donation drive by the Board has been in full force since mid- November and various celebrities have kindly donated items to be auctioned during the event on 15th December 2012 at Rebung Restaurant.
About Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) Malaysia
AICI is a non government organization that was established in June 2010.The President for term 2012-2014 is Puan Aziah Jasmin (former TV personalities) and the members are leading experts known in this industry, ranging from fashion bloggers, fashion, personal advancement, corporate trainers, TV personalities and public figures to former beauty queens. Membership has been growing steadily and will continue to do so in the future, eventually uniting all image consultants under one credible banner.
A non-profit organization, AICI is dedicated to advancing the level of professionalism and enhancing the recognition of image consultants. Our members counsel both individual and corporate clients on the areas of appearance, behavior, communication skills, etiquette and international protocol. As experts in image consulting, our members guide clients to achieve their specific goals with authenticity, credibility and confidence.
List of Board Members for the Term 2012- 2014
President: Aziah Jasmin
Vice President/ President Elect: Josephine Lui
Secretary: Jazzmine Cheah
Treasurer: Maryanni Masarip
VP Education: Jade Lim
VP Communications: Datin Azrene Ahmad
VP Marketing: Hafiz Mustapha
VP Events: Evelyn Ch’ng
VP Membership: Gigue Lim
