She Needs A Portable Ventilator To Help In Her Breathing
Jihan had missed classes for a whole year, but she did quite well in her Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah.
The gritty 12-year-old, who is suffering from a muscular disease, got 1A, 2Bs and 2Cs for the test. Jihan is dependent on a ventilator to assist her in breathing.
Since January this year, the Standard Six pupil of SK Padang Terap had been preparing for the test from her bed at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital. Her friends and teachers would visit and help her go through the lessons.
Her mother, Wan Nakhiyah Ahmad, 37, would take turns with her father, Abdul Ghani Ismail, 55, a temporary teacher at Maktab Mahmud in Pokok Sena, to meet Jihan’s needs and take care of her eight other siblings.
Asked on her ambition, Jihan, who appeared weak, said she wanted to become a doctor.
“I know how it feels to be sick. I want to study hard so that I can become a doctor and help others,” she said.
Wan Nakhiyah said Jihan would need a portable ventilator to help in her breathing. She appeals to the public to help her buy one which costs about RM72,100. Please help Jihan lead a normal life.
Those who wish to help can send cheques, made payable to the New Straits Times Press, to The Cashier, Public Donation Fund/Charity Unit, The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd, Balai Berita, 31 Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, with Jihan’s name written on the reverse side.
