The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) has launched GoBald 2025, its annual awareness and fundraising campaign in support of children and families battling childhood cancer.
This year, SCCS aims to raise RM1mil and shave 400 heads.
Among the first to go bald at the launch event were Awang Naim Awang Bahrin, whose child had cancer, and cancer survivor Nur Haiqal.
They were followed by Wilfred Jameson, a bereaved father, and Kelvin Wan Kwong Wei, an SCCS supporter.
For Awang and Wan, it was their first time participating in the campaign.
The theme for GoBald 2025 is “Leave Your Mark” and funds raised will help ensure children with cancer receive critical medical aid, improved care and access to essential support services throughout their treatment.
“When you choose to shave your head, you’re standing in solidarity with children who lose their hair during treatment, telling them that being bald is beautiful,” said SCCS president Mary Kiu Ai Ling.
SCCS needs RM2mil for its annual operations, with over 70% of funds directly supporting children with cancer through medical sponsorships, financial aid and specialised treatments.
Since its establishment in 2001, it has supported over 1,700 families.
Every year, SCCS records about 50 to 70 new childhood cancer cases in Sarawak.
GoBald participants can choose to raise funds only, shave their heads, or do both.
A minimum amount of RM50 is required for a sponsored head shave by SCCS.
Registration for GoBald 2025 is open at www.gobald.my
