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SARAWAK CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY
Registration No: PPM 001-13-26112001
Register now at www.gobald.my
MIRI
8 JUNE 2025
There’s still time to be part of something truly meaningful. Online registration remains open at www.gobald.my for members of the public who wish to support children with cancer in Sarawak by joining GoBald 2025, the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society’s (SCCS) annual awareness and fundraising campaign.
Now in its 17th year, GoBald is Sarawak’s first and largest head-shaving charity event—a bold public act of solidarity with children battling cancer and a vital fundraiser that helps provide critical support to them and their families.
The first main shave event of GoBald 2025 will take place this Sunday, 15 June, at the Ground Floor Concourse, The Imperial Mall, Miri. Walk-in registration begins at 10:00 AM, and the shaving event runs from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
This year’s campaign theme, “Leave Your Mark,” is a powerful call to action—inviting individuals, families, and communities to step forward and be part of something bigger. Funds raised through GoBald directly support essential services for childhood cancer patients, including medical aid, specialised treatment, and holistic care.
In 2024, GoBald raised over RM781,000, with more than 290 participants shaving their heads in a show of courage and compassion. This year, SCCS aims to raise RM1 million and recruit at least 400 shaves to further enhance and expand its support services. The Society’s operations cost approximately RM2 million annually, with more than 70% directly channeled into supporting children and their families. Last year, SCCS incurred RM2.9 million in total expenses, driven by an urgent increase in medical aid sponsorships exceeding RM500,000.
The Miri event will also feature a lineup of engaging, family-friendly activities, including:
● All day: GoBald 2025 registration and SCCS merchandise booth
● 10:00 AM – 4:20 PM: Perler Beads Corner
● 1:30 PM: Event start
● 1:40 PM: Speech
● 2:10 PM: 1st Shave with SCCS families and supporters
● 2:30 PM: Public Shave Start
● 3:20 PM: Performances by children from the Sunflower Centre
SCCS warmly invites the Miri community and beyond to come together this weekend and help make a meaningful difference. Every donation and every shaved head brings hope and strength to children facing the fight of their lives.
The Society also expresses heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors and partners for their unwavering support.
Main Sponsor: Ibraco Berhad
Salon Partners: Ray’s Salon, Maison Monica Hair & Beauty Academy, Fion Hair Studio, Paul & Jennifer, Danny Hair Academy, and T2H Eternity Saloon
Event Partners: Paradise Borneo, Aaron Soon Photography, DK Photography, and Village Sound
Venue Sponsors: AEON Mall Kuching and The Imperial Mall Miri
Participants can choose to raise funds only, shave their heads, or do both. A minimum fundraising amount of RM50 is required for SCCS-sponsored head shaves.
Register today at www.gobald.my and follow @sccsmy on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates. For CSR collaborations or to organise a satellite shave, reach out to SCCS at 082-686276 or email em1@sccs.org.my. -ENDS
About Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS)
Mission: To provide care and support for Malaysian children and their families who are suffering from childhood cancer in Sarawak.
The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society is a non-profit organisation founded in November 2001, dedicated to meeting the needs of families of patients diagnosed with paediatric cancer in Sarawak irrespective of race, religion, age or gender. The SCCS committee is made up of 70% patients’ parents and 30% volunteers. The Society has supported more than 1,700 children since 2001.
Our Services
Support
Through counselling sessions, home visits, support programmes, youth and family camps, and informal friendships, SCCS provides emotional and moral support to members of its community. In 2024, SCCS provided more than 700 caring sessions and 36 counselling sessions to patients and families.
Accommodation
SCCS operates a 14-bedroom Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) as a temporary living house for outstation patients, with full provision of food and amenities. Daily shuttle services are provided to and from the hospital. The home housed 40 families in 2024.
Financial Assistance
Caring for a child with cancer is beyond the means of most of the patients we serve. To families demonstrating financial need, SCCS provides monetary assistance through monthly financial subsidies, medical treatment not covered by the government and transport subsidies. 46 families received financial aid in 2024, amounting to a total of RM109,500.00 while monthly transport subsidies were provided to a total amount of RM56,632.76 for 49 families.
Education
SCCS holds talks and campaigns to educate the public about cancer and the stigmas often attached to it. Educational and craft activities are also organised for the children to keep their minds off the treatment. SCCS also supports funding for medical staff training to allow them to provide better care for the patients. 21 medical staff received training supported by SCCS and saw over 8,000 attendees at their annual childhood cancer awareness event in 2024.
Recreation
SCCS organises outings, holiday camps, children’s parties and other activities for children and their families to heighten the spirit of the families. For children with cancer, each birthday is a victory. SCCS held birthday celebrations for 106 children in 2024.
Official Website: www.sccs.org.my
Facebook: fb.com/sccsmy
Instagram: @sccsmy