DIAGNOSED with rhabdomyosarcoma type of cancer in 2015, Fawwaz’s wish is “to see what houses look like from a plane”.
It was fulfilled by Make-A-Wish Malaysia when he flew from Subang to Penang just before his birthday.
Accompanied by his family from Kuala Lumpur, they were also treated to a complimentary two-night stay at St Giles Wembley Penang and surprised with a special birthday celebration and gifts by members of the hotel’s management team.
Expressing his delight, the eight-year-old said, “I hope to eat nasi kandar and see content creator Aqil Zulkiflee in person.”
Make-A-Wish Malaysia works with hospitals to bring joy to critically ill children.
Together with Penang Hospital, they hosted a party recently to grant the wishes of 10 patients and their families.
Fawwaz’s wish was the 11th granted that day.
The young patients’ wishes ranged from toys to books, bicycles and tablets.
The three-part programme included a visit to the paediatric oncology ward at the hospital with entertainers dressed in superhero costumes to spread cheer to young patients.
The children got to pose with the superheroes and were gifted memorabilia.
Make-A-Wish Malaysia expressed gratitude to Poh Kong Jewellers Sdn Bhd for their generous contributions towards granting 50 wishes nationwide as part of the latter’s 50th anniversary.
Representatives from Poh Kong were present in Penang.
The Malaysian jewellery retail chain also helped grant 14 wishes in Sabah in June.
Make-A-Wish Malaysia chief executive officer Irene Tan said: “From hospital doctors who have seen the impact of wishes on their patients, to the dedication of our volunteers who travelled from Bukit Mertajam and Kuala Lumpur, to the financial support of Poh Kong Jewellers Sdn Bhd and St Giles Wembley Hotel, each contribution made these events possible.
“These children have spent much of their time in the hospital, away from the everyday joys of childhood.
“Therefore, a wish experience helps restore a sense of normalcy, giving them space to laugh, dream and simply be children again,” said Tan.
Since 2010, Make-A-Wish Malaysia has granted over 1,200 wishes nationwide, collaborating with public hospitals in Penang, Perak, Selangor, Johor and Sabah.
As a registered tax-exempt charity organisation, it relies completely on public donations to grant over 100 wishes yearly.
Interested parties can donate to their cause or sign up as volunteers by visiting their website.
