All Systems Ready, To Go For Smarter's Charity Evening
By Anna Abu Bakar

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Charity Evening 2008 for Smarter geared up for tonight will witness an evening of entertainment mixed with a good cause where proceeds from ticket sales will go to Smarter Brunei.

The event is organised by the students of the Institute of Medicine, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with PhuturePhase Productions and in partnership with Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB).

Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman is also expected to grace the event with her presence as special guest of honour.

Thus far, there have been a large number of supports provided by a high number of sponsors both from the private and government sectors as well as many volunteers for the event.

What can be expected out of the charity evening tonight is a variety of performances not only from the talented local artists but also from equally talented autistic children from Smarter Brunei.

PhuturePhase Production artists who will be expected to make an appearance during the event will include Hans Anwar, Putri Norizah, Faiz, Noraishah, Lo Ryder, Sri Nazrina, Joe M, Millin and Nana to name a few.

All ticket holders will have an opportunity to win some attractive prizes in a lucky draw.

The public has already been encouraged to take the opportunity to lend a helping hand to the community and to help those in need and to remember that everyone can make a difference. Smarter's (Society for the Management of Autism Related Issues in Training, Education and Resources) aims and objectives are: to provide emotional support for parents and family members; to provide educational support by opening the ASD centre; to ensure our children can be self-actualised and independent members of our society; to ensure a brighter future for our autistic children and to create an autism friendly nation.

Currently, there are 62 children diagnosed with autism attending Smarter Brunei. However, statistics show that there are in fact, 315 autistic children in Brunei and the number is expected to increase in the coming years.

The charity evening serves to highlight to the general public to acknowledge the importance and be more aware of autism and how early intervention of this developmental disorder can benefit the autistic child in terms of communication, behaviour and social interaction in the long run.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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