Maryam is living proof that anyone, regardless of their disability, can do their part for charity. Photos: Sharifah Sarah Syed Mohamed Tahir
Maryam Khairul Anuar is only nine years old and has Down Syndrome, but she has successfully raised about RM80,000 for charity.
The talented artist has sold 95 pieces of her artwork through Maryam Saves A Heart (MSAH), her fundraising campaign to aid children needing surgery at Kuala Lumpur’s Institut Jantung Negara (IJN).
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Maryam's beautiful paintings
Maryam is living proof that anyone, regardless of their disability, can do their part for charity. Photos: Sharifah Sarah Syed Mohamed Tahir
Dr Khairul Anuar (right) and his wife Sharifah Sarah (second from right) are proud of their daughter Maryam's artistic talents.
Painting provides Maryam with an avenue to express her creative thoughts.
Art teacher Nik Nur Izzati (right) brings out the best in Maryam's artistic skills.
Institut Jantung Negara's Dr Marhisham Che Mood (right, seated) receiving Maryam's painting and donation to aid children in need of heart surgery.
Maryam works with acrylic paint, using different techniques including finger painting, swab painting, brush painting and sponge painting.
