As soon as the news of six-year-old Dhiya Amanda’s helpless struggle was released, a wave of sadness, compassion and responsibility spread across the country. The funds that had been stagnant for several weeks skyrocketed in a matter of hours.
This solidarity of people towards a sick child seemed to re-examine the social nerve of Malaysia.
A Story Of Humanity Triumphing
The funds raised for Dhiya Amanda’s treatment were below 60,000 ringgit (S$18,796) until the morning. But after the news was released, ordinary people started sending money hourly, which reached 175,000 ringgit (S$54,831) by noon. None of the donors knew the child, yet it felt like they were helping someone they knew.
People of different races, religions and regions of Malaysia stood in a queue with the feeling that ‘this child must be saved.’ Members of the voluntary organization Suriana Welfare Society were also surprised to see that each bank notification seemed to bring a new ray of hope.
The Horror Of Rare Diseases
Dhiya Amanda suffers from a rare neurological disease called GNAO1, which causes her to constantly experience unusual muscle spasms and pain. Talking, walking, playing—nothing is possible for her; sometimes she can’t even rest.
Tube feeding, oxygen support, and medication are her daily companions. The family has to spend about 3,000 ringgit a month on treatment, equipment, therapy, and hospital visits. Every year, her body’s storms become more severe, so doctors quickly recommended brain stimulator surgery.
The Group That Did Not Back Down
Suriana Welfare Society, seeing Amanda’s condition, asked her to register for surgery without delay. James Nayagam, the organization’s advisor, admitted that they could not sleep at night after watching the videos.
Even though they knew that raising money would be difficult, they pledged to take responsibility for the treatment. The organization believed that people never lose their humanity. And in reality, Malaysians have proven that belief true.
Father’s Gratitude And Hope
Amanda’s father, Saifol Sujak, said that this help from strangers has left him speechless. He feels that every donor has now become a part of their lives. His dream of having a few moments without pain now seems real to him. He said that this love of people has given their family new strength.
Social Media Reaction
After watching the video on social media, many people are saying that the pain of a child has deeply moved them. Some have prayed for the child and written that this sympathy across the country proves that no one is alone.
Many say that the power of humanity still brings people together, religion and caste are not important here. Users feel that this video has brought back the lost emotion and sympathy among people.
Watch the video here:
@freemalaysiatoday The day strangers became family for little Dhia Amanda Malaysians from every walk of life answered a six-year-old’s silent cry, raising over RM115,000 in hours for Dhia Amanda, and proving that compassion still binds us. FMTLifestyle fyp NewsAtTikTok TrendingNewsMalaysia FMTEng
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