From counseling sessions, buddy programs, palliative care home visits and wish granting, bereavement to post bereavement support; SCCS comes alongside families and becomes that additional hand of support to walk alongside them through this difficult journey.
A care pack is given to newly diagnosed children to help the children and caregiver adjust to life at the ward. Items given include, toiletries, towels, thermometer, and stationery for recording purposes, a microwavable ceramic bowl, utensils and thermal flask. A Token of Love amounting to RM200 is also provided with the care pack.
Emotional support is crucial to provide caregivers and patients an outlet to manage their emotions in this challenging time.
We design and print informative brochures and booklets on various childhood cancers, as well as on nutrition, to educate parents and families. Survivor passports are provided to youth survivors to better understand their treatment history and be more aware of the potential risks or late effects.
Weekly home visits are conducted with the medical team to assess the physical, emotional and financial needs of the child and his/her caregivers.
Bereavement support is given in the form of monetary donation and emotional support; including a memorial photo album, to assist grieving families through the loss of their loved one. Post bereavement follow-ups via telephone or home visits are conducted up to 1 year.
The Wishing Star project is to enhance the quality of life of the children by creating meaningful and magical moments with their families by way of wish granting. Wishes granted by SCCS come in the form or experiences and gifts. Some of the wishes granted thus far include visit to Legoland, beach resorts, themed birthday parties, gift tablet computers, remote control cars and so on.
SCCS organizes a Memorial Day each year for bereaved families, staff and volunteers to come together to remember the little fighters who have passed away from cancer.
