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\u2018Aisyah Beats Cancer\u2019 Balloon Maze opens to public for free from 22 to 24 September<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIRI
22 SEPTEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarawak Children\u2019s Cancer Society (SCCS) launched its \u2018Aisyah Beats Cancer\u2019 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 resilience and courage of all childhood cancer patients.

The maze, held in conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, will run for three days, from 22 to 24 September 2023, 10am to 10pm. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is observed annually in September to shed light on the challenges faced by children diagnosed with cancer and their families.

Featuring life-sized balloon sculptures, the 1,596 sqft maze tells the journey and challenges of a child diagnosed with cancer, from symptoms detection, official diagnosis, active treatment, through to remission and survivorship. Visitors also stand a chance to redeem a surprise gift by completing a quiz at the maze.

Sarawak\u2019s Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew (\u9648\u8d85\u8000), who is one of the event sponsors, officiated at today\u2019s launching ceremony. Joining him were SCCS Immediate Past President, Jocelyn Hee (\u8bb8\u7f8e\u82b3); SCCS Event and Marketing Manager, Genevieve Tan (\u9648\u8bd7\u4e91); and Director for De Jackie Inspirations, Jackie Tan (\u9648\u79c0\u51e4).

The event, organised in collaboration with De Jackie Inspirations, was also sponsored by Sarawak\u2019s Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee, with Permaisuri Imperial City Mall and DK Photography supporting as venue sponsor and event partner respectively.

Commenting on the initiative, SCCS President Rodney Wong (\u9ec4\u542f\u5e86) shared the importance of childhood cancer organisations and support groups in driving awareness campaigns and events to educate the public about the different aspects of childhood cancer.

\u201cIt is our responsibility, and those with a stronger voice, to encourage more open discourse and sharing of a child\u2019s cancer journey and its challenges, the mindset shifts necessary to break the taboo and misconceptions about childhood cancer. This greater awareness will lead to a more informed and compassionate society getting more involved in local advocacy efforts,\u201d Wong said.

He further highlighted that raised consciousness of the signs and symptoms can also lead to early diagnosis which can significantly improve treatment outcome for a child.

SCCS organised the first of its Balloon Maze series in Kuching in 2018, titled \u2018Ali Beats Cancer\u2019 to commence a signature awareness campaign aimed at igniting a conversation on childhood cancer to progress greater support for affected children and families in Sarawak. The second maze known as \u2018Anna Beats Cancer\u2019 was held in Kuching in 2019, and the third one carried out this year in Miri was inspired by a true childhood cancer patient named Aisyah Adlina.

\u201cBased on a real-life story, this year\u2019s balloon maze is about a young girl from the Belawai town in Sibu. In 2018, Aisyah was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer when she was nine (9) years old. During her treatment at Sarawak General Hospital, Aisyah and her mother found shelter and support at SCCS halfway home in Kuching,\u201d Wong shared.

\u201cDespite the many hardships, Aisyah overcame cancer with courage, resilience and hope. She is 14 years old this year, and is an inspiration to us all,\u201d he added.

The balloon maze is also a showcase of the various support and essential services provided by SCCS, including providing financial and medical aid to ensure children with cancer have access to the best available treatment and care. One of the maze highlights includes a video clip of Aisyah sharing her life after cancer, her dream and her encouragement to all childhood cancer patients. Visitors can scan a QR code within the maze to watch the video.

Entry to the \u2018Aisyah Beats Cancer\u2019 Balloon Maze is free to all at the Permaisuri Imperial City Mall, from 10am to 10pm. The last day to visit is on Sunday, 24 September 2023. For more information, visit www.sccs.org.my<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Back row from third left) Sarawak\u2019s Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew presenting a cheque to SCCS Immediate Past President, Jocelyn Hee, together with families and children of SCCS in Miri.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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(From left to right) SCCS Event and Marketing Manager, Genevieve Tan; Director for De Jackie Inspirations, Jackie Tan; Sarawak\u2019s Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew and SCCS Immediate Past President, Jocelyn Hee touring the maze.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The \u2018Aisyah Beats Cancer\u2019 Balloon Maze is open to the public for free at Miri\u2019s Permaisuri Imperial City Mall from 22 to 24 September.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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