SCCS Celebrates Lunar New Year of the Dragon with Childhood Cancer Patients, Survivors and Families
Kuching21 FEBRUARY 2024 Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) recently hosted a heartwarming Lunar New Year celebration at The Northbank Club, graciously sponsored by Ibraco Berhad. The festive occasion marked SCCS’ first family engagement activity by SCCS since 2019, bringing together patients, their families and survivors of childhood cancer for a memorable gathering. The primary goal […]
SCCS Participates in a Global Call to Raise Awareness for International Childhood Cancer Day 2024
Kuching15 FEBRUARY 2024 Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) is proud to join in on the three-year campaign launched by the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) and Childhood Cancer International (CCI) for International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), observed annually on February 15th, to raise awareness of the crucial role of community participation and addressing the […]
Hakim
In January 2023, at only 12 years of age, Muhamad Hazim Hakim and his family were confronted with the news of his cancer diagnosis. In a matter of seconds, their lives drastically changed. This is his story, as told by his mother: Noticing Strange Symptoms My son loves football. His favourite player is Cristiano Ronaldo. If […]
2023 Year-End Message from SCCS Committee President, Rodney Wong
Dear SCCS Family, Before we step into 2024, it is with profound gratitude and admiration that I look back on the incredible journey we’ve undertaken together in the past twelve months. In May, we were proud to be given the opportunity to organise the 15th CCI Asia Conference, welcoming fellow advocates from across the globe […]
Azraqi
21st February 2023, a day I will forever remember. I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. As a mother, the last thing you would want to hear is that your child is ill. However, at only two years old, my son Azraqi was diagnosed with cancer. How It BeganThe signs and symptoms came almost […]
Wesley Ting
In February 2019, 4-year-old Wesley Ting from Sibu was diagnosed with Ependymoma brain tumour. Ependymoma is a primary central nervous system tumour which begins in the brain or spinal cord. In June 2023, he completed his treatment and is now back in his hometown. His mother, Mdm Kong shares their story: When it all beganGrowing […]
Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society Launches Balloon Maze in Miri to Commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
‘Aisyah Beats Cancer’ Balloon Maze opens to public for free from 22 to 24 September MIRI22 SEPTEMBER 2023 Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) launched its ‘Aisyah Beats Cancer’ Balloon Maze 2023 today at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall in Miri as part of its focused efforts in heightening public awareness of childhood cancer while celebrating the […]
‘Aisyah Beats Cancer’ Balloon Maze to Open to Public from 22 to 24 September at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall
MIRI20 SEPTEMBER 2023 Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society’s (SCCS) initiatives in raising public awareness of childhood cancer in Miri continue with its ‘Aisyah Beats Cancer’ Balloon Maze 2023 happening this weekend at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall. The maze, held in conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, will run for three days, from 22 to 24 September […]
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: United Committee of Sibu Buddhist Association Raises Over RM14,700 for GoBald 2023
SIBU10 SEPTEMBER 2023 The Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September saw the inaugural participation of the United Committee of Sibu Buddhist Association (诗巫佛教团体联谊筹委会) in GoBald 2023, the flagship awareness and fundraising campaign for Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS), to raise funds to support children and families affected by childhood cancer in Sarawak. A total of […]
Carlissa Rafaeilla
In April 2020, 7-month old baby Carlissa Rafaeilla was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) during the outbreak of COVID-19 in Sarawak. LCH happens when a person’s body produces too many immature immune cells, forming tumours as these cells build up. Carlissa’s family was devastated when they received the news. Her mother, Mary Lin shares […]
