From Tuesday visits to a nationwide mission
Happy Cure is the evolution of Tuesday Aunties — a group of passionate ladies who have been visiting paediatric patients in hospital wards every week since the year 2000.
From the beginning, we believed that bringing joy to children is more than a moment of happiness. It is a powerful form of support — one that complements medical care and strengthens a child's journey through illness.
For over 20 years, the smiles of children have inspired us to continue this work and to reflect on how we could do more. In 2020, we began our transformation journey. On 24 March 2021, Happy Cure was formed with a renewed purpose — to expand our impact, deepen our approach, and reach beyond what we had done before.
Today, we are committed to empowering happiness in more children, creating supportive and meaningful experiences wherever they are. We believe that when it comes to caring for children, the sky should be our only limit.
A message from our founder
Jess Phang, Founder
“I always believe that happiness drives positivity and this has been keeping me going for many years despite challenges and obstacles I faced. I want to share this spirit with more people.”
“A happy environment can create a more positive outcome in life. Simple concept yet many have overlooked it. This is why me and my team founded Happy Cure with a vision to share this spirit to more children and even adults.”
“Throughout my decade-long charity work, many companies and volunteers have difficulty finding the right charity organization to contribute to. My dream and passion is to make Happy Cure bridge this gap and empower happiness together!”
Happiness is the key to life! I welcome you to join us in this amazing journey.
Mission
To create awareness and an experiential environment for children in hospitals and centres to support their healing journey.
Objectives
- Enhance children's hospital experiences to lift their spirits during treatment or therapy.
- Organize awareness and education programs for families and the public in supporting children's journey and development.
Vision
Encourage volunteering and community-driven initiatives to empower children in hospitals and centres — sharing happiness with children across Malaysia.
Milestones along the way
Tuesday Aunties begins
A group of passionate ladies starts visiting paediatric patients in hospital wards every week.
The transformation journey
After two decades of ward visits, the team begins reimagining how to expand their impact.
Happy Cure is founded
On 24 March 2021, Happy Cure KL Welfare Association is formally established with a renewed purpose.
Oncology playroom makeover
The HPKK UKM Oncology Ward Playroom gets a full makeover, plus the first Charity Fun Ride raises funds for medical tools.
5 hospitals, 1 Christmas
Christmas joy reaches 5 hospitals in a single season, alongside the Kapit Hospital toy fundraiser.
Caring Clown joins the journey
Monthly Caring Clown visits begin at HPKK UKM, and celebrations expand to 4 hospitals plus a school.
5th Anniversary, national reach
Happy Cure celebrates 5 years with volunteer gatherings, and visits reach Penang and Ipoh hospitals.