Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia hopes for helping hand for young Jden, who suffers traumatic brain injury since birth

Meet eight-year-old Jden, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury shortly after birth, causing irreversible damage, but is a very young boy full of vigour despite his issues.

Because of the brain injury, he lost many abilities that most children are naturally born with. But despite that, he is full of life and is always playful and ever smiling with the nurses.

For the record, Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia (PKSKM) said that the young boy cannot turn over, sit, or stand. His eyesight is also very poor, and he is completely dependent on others for daily care.

For Jden, every small step forward requires immense effort. The eight-year-old boy comes from a single-parent family and joined the IQ70+ family in March 2020.

Over the years, he has been on long-term medication and continues to receive physiotherapy and speech therapy. These therapies help to reduce muscle atrophy, ease spasms, and maintain his body functions.

Therapy also helps him slowly learn how to chew and eat, gradually relaxing his stiff muscles, and helping his body maintain balance little by little. This journey is slow, but PKSKM said it has never stopped.

Recently, therapists discovered that Jden’s hips have begun to shift, and the difference in his leg length is becoming more noticeable.

If not corrected in time, it may affect his skeletal development and could lead to more severe deformities and pain in the future.

Doctors have recommended a specially-customised corrective wheelchair to properly support his body structure, stabilise bone development, and slow further deterioration. It is the key to helping him sit comfortably and live with greater ease.

PKSKM said they are seeking to raise RM30,000 to fund this customised wheelchair and his ongoing therapy.

"For our centre, this is a significant financial burden. We are hoping the kind people of Malaysia will help us guide the boy to a better life. 

Jden may not be able to run or express himself clearly, but he always responds to the world with a smile.

"We sincerely invite the public to extend a helping hand, so that this smiling child can continue to be gently supported. Every contribution helps lighten his burden and gives him a little more strength to carry on," said PKSKM officer Sudan Ng.

Those who wish to know more about the patient situation or donation can contact SUSAN at 0143323960 or email [e-mail]