“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity and
responsibility to give something back by becoming more,” quoted the famous
motivational speaker, Mr. Anthony Robbins. We were taught from a very young
age, especially by our parents to help the less fortunate, so they in return
can also have the chance to live life to the fullest, just like us.
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Giving The Needy A Second Chance In Life
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We are constantly reminded to be thankful as many of us have much
more in life compared to the less fortunate. How do we reach out to help these
people who need a helping hand? Are there avenues out there that we can get
support from?
Let me then share with you a story about a little angel who was
blessed with a second chance in life. This story will definitely touch your
heart and more. Get ready with a tissue box, readers!
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| Clarissa Gan & family |
Clarissa Gan was barely three months old when her parents found
out that she had a rare heart condition. She was admitted to Gleneagles Kuala
Lumpur Hospital in early October of 2014 and was diagnosed with Anomalous Left
Coronary Artery. Her condition originates from the main pulmonary artery (blood
vessel to the lungs).
She underwent the surgery on 3rd October 2014 and required
intensive care treatment. Her condition had to be monitored closely and she was
in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for almost three months.
Imagine what she had to go through… poor angel!
Her parents finally brought her home on 6th January 2015. She is a
much healthier baby girl now and a joy to have around. She still has difficulty
eating but her parents are taking one step at a time to help her adjust to
daily life.
Just look at her and how adorable she is! We are indeed happy to
hear that Clarissa is well and she has a bright future ahead of her. However,
the medical cost would have caused them a fortune since she had a rare heart
medical condition.
My dear readers, the truth is, her father is a mechanic and a sole
breadwinner of the family. Her mother is a housewife and takes care of Clarissa
who needs constant attention and care. They also have a five-year-old son. How
did her parents afford the cost, you may ask?
Clarissa’s father had to seek help financially to ensure that his
baby girl is well and healthy again. Thanking his lucky stars, the attending
doctor advised him about the availability of a ‘Fund’, which could help him and
his family.
The ‘Fund’ is none other than the Khazanah-IHH Healthcare Fund,
which provides partial and fully sponsored medical treatment to needy patients
in Malaysia, Singapore and Turkey. They applied for the Fund and received all
the help they needed for their little angel’s surgery.
I can just imagine how happy they were to receive the help they
needed and are today able to see their baby girl smile again.
The Fund has indeed changed lives for many like Clarissa. Launched
on 3rd July 2012, the Fund is worth RM50 million and will be disbursed over a
span of five years until 2017. It is fully funded by Khazanah Nasional Berhad
via its listed healthcare arm, IHH Healthcare Berhad (IHH).
70% of the Fund amounting to RM 35 million has been allocated to
help needy patients in Malaysia (the rest being disbursed in Turkey and
Singapore with the same objective to help needy communities there). Through the
Pantai and Gleneagles hospitals, the needy can receive treatments in areas such
as Ophthalmology, Cardiology (paediatric
and adults), Orthopedic and General Surgery.
Restoring Health, Changing Lives! That is what the 'Fund' believes
in. It has reached over 1,000 needy patients in Malaysia and will reach even
more this year.
It is wonderful to know that the Khazanah-IHH Healthcare Fund
helps communities in need, especially for their medical condition and treatment
and to give them a second chance in life.
This story put a smile on my face and I am sure it did for you
too. Perhaps in our own little way, we too can go out there and do a good deed
for someone in need.
For more information about the Khazanah-IHH
Healthcare Fund, please visit their
website at http://www.khazanah-ihhfund.com
Such a touching story and i read about it earlier also somewhere, it is so difficult for both parents and baby to go through all this.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a very good cause that the fund is supporting. Needy parents will be benefited for sure.
ReplyDeletesuch a good effort from their side. Giving back to the needy has to be everyone's mantra in life.. make everyone happy
ReplyDeleteWhat they did is very inspiring. Hope everyone having a great time and benefit out of this deed
ReplyDeleteThe little girl really adorable but she really strong in fighting with her life. Hope everyone can contribute to the society to help those that need it.
ReplyDeletei hope Clarissa is strong enough to grown older..:')
ReplyDeleteI'm glad these companies set up these initiatives. There are many people out there who can't afford medical care especially for rare diseases
ReplyDeleteDidn't know about this healthcare fund until I read your post, thanks for the info sharing :)
ReplyDeletePoor little angel !Hope the society will be helping this little girl !
ReplyDeleteWill definitely save down this website! It's always good to make a difference in other people's life. We may not be rich but it is a blessing to give unto others who needs it more than we do at times. Bless this lil girl and the people behind this organization that helps the needy! Tq for sharing!
ReplyDeleteStay strong ya. Clarissa Gan & family .
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