Author Archives: Yvonne Foong

About Yvonne Foong

As a child, Yvonne Foong dreamed of growing up to help others. To achieve her ambition, she began studying to become a psychologist. But things changed when tumours were discovered in her body at the age of sixteen. She was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 2 -- a genetic illness with no cure. Fighting for survival, Yvonne turned to fundraising and embarked on a medical odyssey to the United States. Her experiences since then have transformed her into a motivational speaker; inspiring hope, faith and strength. Yvonne is currently working to establish A Celebration of Life, a charity foundation that provides NF patients in Malaysia with financial and logistical support.

Fancy Dress party

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Yvonne Foong

It’s NF awareness day on 17th May which is coming up in a month’s time. I’m thinking of gathering some friends for a dinner outing wearing fancy dresses. How does that sound? Fancy Dress for NF – WORLD NEUROFIBROMATOSIS AWARENESS … Continue reading →

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Laying the bricks

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Yvonne Foong

I’d like to keep everyone informed about the developments of my charitable foundation endeavor. The lawyer in our team expressed concern about possible tax implications, so I brought this project to the knowledge of the senior general manager of the … Continue reading →

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Graphic designers needed for the Celebration of Life

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Yvonne Foong

Dear readers, those of you who have been following my blog especially since the end of last year might remember that I was working on setting up a public charitable foundation to aid other Neurofibromatosis patients in Malaysia. That charitable … Continue reading →

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How to break free from our childhood traumas

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yvonne Foong

A long-time reader asked me a question by e-mail after reading my previous post, I am not a good-for-nothing. It is an interesting question that many people asks. I answered her using my story and decided to share it here … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, General Psychology, My family | 5 Comments

I am not a good-for-nothing

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Yvonne Foong

When I started raising funds for surgery in December 2005 at the age of 19, there were two common questions that people often asked which left me dumb-struck. “Where are your parents?” and “What about your relatives? Can’t they help?”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Health, Matters of the Heart, My family | 13 Comments

Decided to be in Malaysia

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Yvonne Foong

I am back home in Malaysia since Friday afternoon. Good ol’ Elena Tong picked me up from KLIA. You must be surprised that I decided to come back all of a sudden. Eddie in Brea was the friend who helped … Continue reading →

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Looking for a place to stay in Los Angeles

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Yvonne Foong

Dr. Scott R. Plotkins of the Neurofibromatosis clinic will only be available to see me after April 8th, which means I have to remain in the U.S. until then. Is there anyone reading this and living in or near Los … Continue reading →

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