It is the festive season, not everyone is celebrating. We’ve picked up a story from Facebook today.
A special needs owner forced out of his 3 years vending business and his father has wrote a post to seek help from the internet.
Here is a TLDR version.
- Mr William WK Tan, purchased a vending machine for his son, Cairn, to learn to work and serve residents at a condominium.
- The vending machine malfunctioned and had to be replaced with a new one.
- William learned that the new vending machine may be forced out of the condo soon.
- William wants to empower his 18-year-old son, who has special needs, to become productive and earn an honest living.
- Through the vending business, Cairn has learnt life skills through the business and served the community well, helping to change neighbours’ perception of him too.
- William has been given a deadline of January 4, 2023 to work things out.
- He is seeking help for the following,
- Finding a delivery company,
- A temporary storage in case of forced relocation, finding a new location for the vending machine in the Bukit Panjang area, and
- Potentially helping another family with disadvantaged adult children start their own vending business
- The vending machine has been in operation for three years and has helped Cairn develop confidence and competence.
- William is hoping that compassion will prevail in the situation.
- He appreciates any advice or encouragement, even if assistance is not possible.
- William can be contacted via WhatsApp at 97630945 for those who can offer assistance.
- Two related articles can be found for those interested in learning more about the vending machine and its impact on the neighborhood.
If you wish to help William and Cairn (his son), you may reach him at his Facebook or his Whatsapp.
If its something that’s beyond your help, please share his post or this article so more people can reach them. Thank you for reading till here!
*We have made some corrections after receiving updates,
– Mr Tan & his son is at risk of losing that business and are still in talks and hopefully able to retain their vending business.
– Cairn’s vending business has been in operations for 3 years.