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SCCS aims for RM1 mln and 400 shaves in GoBald 2025
A participant shaved his head in solidarity with children battling cancer at a recent GoBald event in Kuching.
KUCHING (July 2): The Sarawak Children's Cancer Society (SCCS) aims to raise RM1 million and have 400 individuals shave their heads through its GoBald event this year.
In a press release, SCCs said it records between 50 to 70 new childhood cancer cases in the state each year.
SCCS explained it requires approximately RM2 million annually to sustain its services, with over 70 per cent of funds directly benefiting affected children through medical sponsorships, financial aid, and specialised treatment.
'In 2024, SCCS incurred RM2.9 million in expenses, a 43 per cent increase from the previous year, largely due to critical medical aid support exceeding RM500,000.
'As of May this year, SCCS has already spent approximately RM590,000 to support 33 children and their families with essential medical needs, including specialised medication, consumables, laboratory tests, and diagnostic scans. This includes over RM496,000 in support of five-year-old Ariyana from Miri, who is battling neuroblastoma and recently underwent a bone marrow transplant and immunotherapy,' said SCCS.
According to SCCS, an estimated eight more children will benefit from specialised drugs sponsored by the organisation.
Amongst them are two more young patients: a five-year-old boy from Serian and a one-year-old girl from Kuching — both scheduled to undergo immunotherapy in the second half of the year.
SCCS said these advanced treatments offer renewed hope of improving their treatment journeys and significantly increasing their chances of survival.
'SCCS is projected to incur an unprecedented RM1.5 million in medical-related expenses in 2025 alone,'it added.
SCCS also shared this year's GoBald theme, 'Leave Your Mark', is a powerful call to action and an invitation for individuals to make a lasting impact.
'Funds raised will go toward providing critical medical aid, psychosocial support, and financial assistance to young cancer patients across Sarawak,' it added.
On a related matter, SCCS said a satellite shave hosted by long-time supporter Tanahmas Hotel, initially scheduled for July 6, has now been postponed to July 27.
It explained that the rescheduling aims to allow more time for the Sibu community to participate and show their support for this meaningful cause.
'Through the event, Tanahmas Hotel hopes to raise RM10,000 in support of SCCS's services for children and families affected by childhood cancer,' it added. GoBald lead Sarawak Children's Cancer Society
