‘Serving keeps me stronger’: Kwento ng 75-anyos na patuloy na nagbibigay ng serbisyo sa komunidad at kapwa

Sa edad na 75, patuloy na nagbo-volunteer si Lee Meekan, isang serbisyong aniya’y nagbibigay saysay at lakas sa kanyang buhay.

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Key Points

• Setyembre 1986 dumating sa Australia si Lee Meekan at taong 1990 nagsimulang magboluntaryo sa mga kaganapan sa bilang kasapi ng Philippine Community Council. Ayon sa kanya ang pagkakawang-gawa o pagbo-volunteer ay nagbibigay ng lakas at kumokumpleto sa kanyang pagkatao.
• Sa pinakahuling datos, mahigit 6 milyong Australians ang nagbo-volunteer bawat taon sa mga organisasyon, habang umaabot sa halos 14 milyon kung isasama ang impormal na pagtulong sa komunidad.
• Malaki ang naitutulong ng mga volunteer sa serbisyong pang-emergency, komunidad, at pangangalaga sa kalikasan, na nagpapatunay sa matibay na diwa ng bayanihan sa Australia.

[3rd from the L] At 75, Lee Meekan continues to volunteer—service that gives meaning, strength, and purpose to her life. Credit: Lee Meekan/FB

You only pass through this world once. A life with purpose means helping others, because how you treat people while they are alive is what truly matters.

Lee Meekan, Community volunteer

At 75, Lee Meekan continues to volunteer—service that gives meaning, strength, and purpose to her life. Credit: Lee Meekan/FB

According to Lee Meekan, “You only pass through this world once. A life with purpose means helping others, because how you treat people while they are alive is what truly matters.” Credit: Lee Meekan/ FB

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