KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Nine-year-old Ayra Medina Fizrullah is at least a superhero herself for battling a stage 4 neuroblastoma, a uncommon cancer that develops in nerve tissues.
The younger girl had at all times harboured a dream of seeing herself as a mermaid princess.
And, now she has turn into the 1000th baby to have her want granted by Make-A-Wish Malaysia.
To mark the milestone, Make-A-Wish Malaysia is partnering with Sunway Malls and Theme Parks to host the Pearl of Hope: A Royal Celebration and realise Ayra’s desires.
The Pearl of Hope: A Royal Celebration occasion will happen at Sunway Lagoon on May 19 from 9.30am to 12.00pm.
Attendees may have the chance to expertise a sequence of curated underwater-themed actions and witness a particular Mermaid Coronation for Ayra.
Ayra is the 1000th baby to have her want granted by Make-A-Wish Malaysia. — Picture courtesy of Make-A-Wish Malaysia
“Our mission at Make-A-Wish Malaysia has at all times been to convey renewed hope, power and encouragement to each baby and household we serve by way of our needs.
“The needs granted wouldn’t have been attainable with out the help of our donors, companions and group,” Make-A-Wish Malaysia chief government officer Irene Tan stated.
Make-A-Wish Malaysia is a non-profit organisation devoted to fulfilling the desires of youngsters aged 3 to 18 years outdated with vital diseases.
The organisation traces its roots again to 1980 in Arizona when seven-year-old Chris Greicius, battling leukemia, wished to turn into a police officer to guard and save lives.
Since then, Make-A-Wish has granted over 500,000 needs worldwide, serving critically ailing kids in practically 50 nations throughout 5 continents, together with Malaysia.
