Teen with brittle bones can't wait to walk again, grateful for RM48,000 donation for operation


Putri Nur Damia Danisha Abdullah is grateful for everyone who helped raise funds for her operation. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian

ALOR SETAR: A 14-year-old special education needs student, who has had brittle bone disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III) since birth, is grateful for donations totalling RM48,000 needed for surgery on both her legs.

Putri Nur Damia Danisha Abdullah, a student at SMK Alor Merah here, is thankful to the authorities, including the media and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), for helping her raise the funds.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
student , brittle bone , surgery , donation , BSN

Next In Nation

Immigration detains 139 foreigners in KL anti-vice raids
MetMalaysia issues two-day continuous rain alert for Johor and Sarawak
Rafizi alleges MACC detained PKR members not aligned to top leadership in lead-up to party polls
Malaysia seeks deeper tourism ties with Bangladesh, says envoy
Allocation for tax refunds increased to RM4bil to expedite payments to taxpayers
Anwar launches enhanced insurance scheme for low-income households
Bomba on alert as king tide raises flood risk in Pontian coastal areas
Anwar to donate all royalties from his new book to fund education for underprivileged students
Higher e-invoicing threshold to benefit 200,000 businesses, says SME association
Sabah to revamp GLCs for stronger governance and SMJ 2.0 goals, says Hajiji

Others Also Read