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KUCHING, June 8: Chim Kah Qing, a nine-year-old girl who suffers from aplastic anemia, a condition in which her body no longer produces blood, rendering medication ineffective, is unable to survive without a bone marrow transplant from her single-parent mother and needs RM400,000 to undergo the procedure as soon as possible.
Chim’s body has developed blood spots, blood vessels, bloodstains, and blood clots, which have caused concern because her body is unable to produce blood and is being damaged continuously.
Danny Tan from Malaysian Da Ai Charity Association’s publicity group said Chim’s mother, Gan Swee Ying, is filled with fear and confusion due to her daughter’s condition. The doctor has advised Gan to have her daughter undergo a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible to save her life. However, the cost of RM400,000 for the transplant which Gan could not afford had left her in tears of desperation.
Tan said if Chim does not receive timely surgery, her organs will bleed excessively and fail, resulting in a vegetative state and death.
“I cannot bleed, cannot be cut, and cannot fall. So I didn’t go out to play. I’m angry that I have this illness,” Chim said, according to a press statement from Da Ai.
Tan pointed out that Chim’s childhood, which should have been full of joy and liveliness, forced her to be mature, as she no longer wishes to go out and play because she has to constantly reminds herself not to fall.
“When we see the countless needle marks on her body, we cannot imagine what she has been through.
“Though she still appears young, she knows everything. She also holds onto what her mother tells her: ‘Be happy every day, and don’t be sad.’
“Each day, she strives to prevent her mother from being saddened. At such a tender age, she already feels empathy for her mother,” he added.
According to Tan, Gan wants to donate her bone marrow to save her daughter’s life, since only her marrow is compatible.
“Ms Gan is racing against time, unable to sleep due to her daughter’s condition.
“She has already given up her job as a hairstylist to take care of her child at home because, in addition to her daughter’s critical condition, she has a 14-year-old disabled son who requires special attention.
“As a result, the cost of the surgery remains unattainable, and there were moments when she considered giving up. However, when she thinks of her children, she chooses to be stronger and persevere,” he added.
Tan revealed that Gan pleaded with Da Ai to organise a crowdfunding campaign to cover the costs of Chim’s surgery, appealing to generous individuals for immediate assistance.
“Every little donation from kind-hearted individuals is a tremendous source of encouragement and assistance, enabling her and her daughter to feel the warmth, love, and hope of society,” he said.
For further information, clarifications, and details on the process of donation to the Da Ai social crowdfunding platform, members of the public are urged to call or send WhatsApp messages to Danny Tan at 016-2166706 or contact him at dannytan6706@gmail.com. — DayakDaily
