17-year-old Amin was born with a hole in his heart and urgently needs RM60,000 to continue his life-saving treatment. At the same time, he hopes to complete his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations and pursue his dreams.
Amin’s mother, Yana, said that at the age of five, Amin was diagnosed with a hole in his heart – a small opening in one of the heart valves. As he grew older, the hole gradually became larger.
“The previous hospital couldn’t perform surgery for him, so they referred him to the Institute Jantung Negara for treatment. Now his heart has become swollen, making him more easily tired and short of breath.”
“If he is admitted to the hospital, I am the one who personally takes care of him. Every day at home I ask him if he has had bowel movements, because he must not be constipated – otherwise he might faint. He also cannot skip meals, so every day I prepare food at home for him to bring to school, because he has afternoon classes and needs to prepare for his SPM exam. Since he was small, I have been cooking for him myself until now.”
“My child is not picky. He eats whatever I cook. But he cannot eat catfish or too much meat because he has high blood pressure, and he cannot take oily food either. For me, taking care of him is never a problem. No matter how serious his condition is, I will always care for him.”
She added that last year he was admitted to the hospital twice due to constipation. If he goes a month without a bowel movement, he will face problems, as he relies on hospital‑prescribed medication to help him.
She said Amin insists on going to school, especially this year as he prepares for his SPM exams. No matter what, he tries to complete all his homework.
“He really studies hard because he wants to be like other healthy kids. But he has fainted many times in school due to fatigue, as his classroom is on the fourth floor. When he feels unwell at school, his teachers will call me to pick him up.”
Recently, she said, he has taken leave from school because of persistent vomiting and rapid heartbeat, so he has to rest at home.
“He also wishes he could ride a motorcycle, but with his current condition, it’s impossible.”
“He cannot do heavy labor now, because it will make him very tired, and if he is too exhausted it will worsen his condition. He actually hopes to enter university to study something related to computers, because that doesn’t require much physical effort.”
“He is a good child, very hardworking, and often helps me take care of his younger siblings.”
“The doctor has warned that there is a risk of paralysis after surgery. Regardless of the outcome, I will accept it.”
CCEP Foundation CEO Yvonne Yee said:
Ameen has seven siblings, and he is the second child. His eldest brother works in a factory earning about RM50 per day to help support the family.
“Actually, his elder brother had a road accident at the age of 10, which caused a bone misalignment that has never been operated on.”
“Amin’s younger brother, aged 16, is disabled. When he was small, he had an accident that caused bone problems. Due to lack of money for treatment, he became unable to walk. The other siblings are 12, 7, 6 years old, and a 3‑month‑old baby.”
She explained that the children live together with their parents and grandparents in a single room, so their living conditions are very poor. Currently, the grandparents are receiving assistance from the Social Welfare Department.
“Amin’s mother does not work, and the entire family depends only on the father’s monthly income of RM800 and some aid from the Welfare Department.”
“After we learned about their living conditions, we decided to raise funds to help Ameen through this critical period.”
She added that Amin had already undergone one surgery at the age of five. Now his heart has become swollen again, and they hope to raise enough medical funds for him as soon as possible.
Donations can be made to:
- Bank: RHB Bank Malaysia
- Name of Payee: CCEP FOUNDATION
- Account No: 26219300009342
Note:
Donation receipts: WA Link
Enquiries: 03-7955 9999 / 010-279 8849
Please indicate the patient’s name: Nur Amin
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Receipts will be issued within 14 days.
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