By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 13: Step into the world of young cancer warriors as the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) brings their stories to life at The Hills Shopping Mall from Feb 10 to 15, raising awareness and celebrating the power of community support.
Marking International Childhood Cancer Day on Feb 15, SCCS highlights the journeys of children like Samuel, Jessie, Daniel, Ariyana, Andrian, and Deo, who have faced life-threatening cancer and undergone complex treatments, showing the impact of care, family support, and community in their fight for survival.
President of Childhood Cancer International and Immediate Past President of SCCS, Rodney Wong, said the campaign aims to showcase progress, share stories of change, and envision a future of equal access to care through community collaboration.
“Over the past few years, we have explored the challenges the childhood cancer community faces, and the actions taken to address them.
“This year, ICCD 2026 invites everyone to celebrate these achievements, get involved, and make a personal commitment to taking the next step,” he said in a statement today.
With support from Busy Goose Market and The Hills, Kuching, the exhibition features before-and-after portraits of young patients, illustrating how timely, specialised care can change outcomes.
SCCS will run a week-long social media series sharing real patient journeys and educational content to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the need for ongoing support.
In Sarawak, children often travel hundreds of kilometres from rural areas to Kuching for specialised treatment. SCCS provides a holistic support system including medical aid, accommodation, transport, and psychosocial care.
SCCS president Mary Kiu Ai Ling said improved outcomes rely heavily on the care and support of donors, volunteers, and healthcare teams.
“Their support enables the provision of essential specialised treatments for children undergoing therapy far from home, which otherwise would not be financially viable for the families,” she said.
With the help of SCCS and the community, children are back in school, reunited with their families, and reclaiming their childhood.
SCCS urged the public to support children with cancer by donating at https://sccs.org.my/donate-now/ or calling 082-686276. — DayakDaily
