RM50,000 target reached for teen’s heart surgery

MALAYSIANS have once again shown their generosity by helping to raise more than RM50,000 for Chiet Ailai (pic), a 15-year-old boy from Sik, Kedah, in urgent need of heart surgery.

Star Foundation, which launched an initiative under its Medical Fund Programme to raise the needed funds, has ended the fundraising drive initiated for him.

Chiet was diagnosed with severe supravalvular neo-aortic stenosis and requires life-saving surgery at National Heart Insitute (IJN).

Star Foundation’s fundraising initiative to raise RM50,000 for life-saving heart surgery for Chiet Ailai, 15.

The total cost of the procedure is RM80,000, with RM30,000 secured from One Hope Charity and Welfare, a non-profit organisation.

Thanks to the public’s swift support, the fundraising target has been met, and even surpassed.

In a media statement, Star Foundation said the surplus funds would go towards helping the next eligible patient under the foundation’s Medical Fund Programme.

“Donors who wish to obtain a tax exemption receipt are encouraged to complete the Medical Fund donation form on the Star Foundation’s website,” it added.

Star Foundation is the charitable arm of Star Media Group. Since 2016, the foundation has supported underprivileged individuals by funding critical medical treatment and care.

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