Baby Affan was born in Pitas, Sabah, Malaysia. From the moment he arrived, his gentle smile brought light into our lives. Even as a newborn, he was a quiet, peaceful soul, finding comfort in our arms. We dreamed of watching him grow strong, play with friends, and explore the world with curiosity.
But our world changed within days of his birth. Affan struggled to breathe and was rushed to the NICU. Doctors diagnosed him with Tracheal Stenosis — a severe narrowing of his windpipe that makes every breath a battle. As if that wasn’t enough, he was also born with Omphalocoele (a defect in his abdominal wall) and Meckel’s Diverticulum perforation (a dangerous intestinal complication), both of which required immediate surgeries to save his life.
Today, he survives with the help of a CPAP machine that delivers oxygen every hour of every day. We feed him through a nasogastric tube with special formula. He cannot cry for long or laugh freely without risking his breath.
Yet, through it all, he still gives us tiny smiles that remind us why we must keep fighting for him.
The doctors have told us Affan needs two critical surgeries to survive and grow:
• Tracheoplasty to widen his airway so he can breathe on his own.
• Cardiac Surgery (PDA Ligation and PFO Closure) to repair his heart.
The total cost, including post-surgery care, is about RM120K. My wife has left her job to care for him full-time, and I work part-time as an electrician to keep our family afloat. But the costs are far beyond what we can manage on our own.
We are doing everything we can, but we cannot do this without help. Every contribution will bring Affan closer to the day when he can breathe freely, grow strong, and live without machines.
If you are reading this, please know that no amount is too small. Your kindness will give our son the chance to live, to play, and to be the healthy boy we know he can be. Please donate and share his story with your family and friends — your support means more than words can say.
Affan dreams of a day when he no longer needs tubes or machines — just the love of his family and the gift of life. With your help, he can have that day.
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: AFFAN
For tax-exempt receipts, please fill in your details here: Google Form
Receipts will be issued within 14 days.
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