Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and Malaysian Association of Paediatric Palliative Care (MAPPAC) are organising a charity dinner on Aug 1
Themed “Every Child Matters”, the event hopes to assist on the urgent need for specialised care for children with life-limiting illnesses. It will be held at the Hilton Hotel Kota Kinabalu, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the establishment of the first Malaysian Children’s Hospice (MCH) in the State.
“The dinner aims to raise funds to build Sabah’s first Children’s Hospice, a crucial service to ensure that no child is left behind in receiving compassionate care,” said Dr Brandon Patrick Senagang, Vice Chairman of MMA Sabah.
window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.defineSlot('/22826383987/dailyexpress_inline', [1, 1], 'gpt-passback').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.enableServices();googletag.display('gpt-passback');});“Please support us by joining the event, it will be a night of entertainment and an opportunity to better understand paediatric palliative care,” he said.
He added that the hospice would be a nurse-led centre offering specialised care, essential medical equipment, training tools, and resources for families in need.
MMA President Dato’ Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira is expected to attend the event.
Dr Ng Su Fang, Vice President of MAPPAC, emphasized the importance of collaboration in ensuring long-term support for affected families.
“Paediatric palliative care goes beyond medical treatment. It’s about dignity, love and holistic emotional support,” she stressed.
She added it is part of a growing network that includes similar hospices in Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak (Sibu) and Penang.
Meanwhile, 20 cyclists have signed up for the Sepeda Amal Borneo (SAB2025) charity ride, themed “Pedal for Care, Ride for Hope”, which will span 600km from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, running from July 27 to Aug 1.
The event is also part of efforts to raise funds for the children’s hospice.
For more information, the public can contact Dr Brandon at 016-6404514 or e-mail [email protected].