Malubay learned of the compassionate missions of the foundation ever since her daughter, who has a congenital cataract, had her eye checked at Tzu Chi Eye Clinic in Sta. Mesa, Manila on 2009.
Nakilala ni Malubay ang mapagkawanggawang gawain ng organisasyon buhat nang nagpasuri ng paningin sa Tzu Chi Eye Clinic ang kanyang anak na babaeng may congenital cataract noong 2009.