Toddler goes bald to raise fund for SCCS
SIBU: Three-year-old Oliver Ting was the youngest to cut off his locks at ‘Go Bald Campaign’ held in conjunction with Sibu Water Board Clients cum Open Day at Sibu Water Board yesterday.
Oliver who was accompanied by his parents seemed very relaxed while his hair was shaved before his father’s.
The annual ‘Go Bald Campaign’ organised by Sarawak Children Cancer Society (SCCS) saw a total of 35 members of the public and staff participating to raise RM10,830.
SCCS Sibu coordinator, Pang Kiew Chuang expressed his appreciation to Sibu Water Board for making the event a success.
“It is our earnest hope that all would continue to support the annual ‘Go Bald Campaign’,” he added.
Sports acting general manager of Sibu Water Board Lau Pon Yin also had his head shaved as show of support. Since 2009, Go Bald has been the signature fundraiser for SCCS while increasing public awareness of childhood cancer.
The funds raised from Go Bald Campaign provide accommodation, food and transportation for outstation patients and their caregivers while receiving treatment in Sarawak and Miri General Hospitals; financial assistance to needy families with children suffering from childhood cancer; medical equipment, aid and consumables as well as finance out-of-state transplants not available at Sarawak General Hospital.
Funds raised also help with provision of emotional support to young patients and their families, fun outings, monthly birthday celebrations, annual camps, educational craft activities for children undergoing treatment at hospitals and boarding at the halfway home.