For those who can help.......

Until the next time, cheers.

The Star, Wednesday January 25, 2012

Gutsy girl struck by cancer once more

AFTER two years of battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 27-year-old Lau Li Chee from Kajang was ready to work again to support her aged parents and to pursue her dreams.

She felt guilty about having burdened her family and spending more than RM70,000 from insurance claims to fight the cancer.

However, last November, her doctor confirmed that there was a relapse and she needed another RM60,000 for stem cell transplant.

In need of aid: Yap (left) hopes the public can donate to Lau for her treatment.

 

The news sent the once strong-willed girl into depression. She had undergone 16 sessions of chemotherapy in the last treatment. The cancer cells have now spread from her neck to her stomach.

The second of four siblings was pursuing a business and finance degree part-time at a local university before she was diagnosed with the illness. Her older sister became the sole breadwinner while her two younger brothers did not have stable income.

“I hope I can undergo the stem cell transplant as soon as possible with the public’s help,” she said, adding that a Facebook fund-raising campaign initiated by several acquaintances had collected RM20,000 so far.

Persatuan Rumah Caring Kajang Selangor founder Wendy Yap noticed Lau on several occasions wearing a surgical mask. Upon learning about Lau’s situation, she decided to raise funds for her.

“At such a young age, the sky is the limit for a diligent girl like Lau but the illness has shut off all opportunities. I hope kind-hearted people can help her overcome this challenge,” she said.

“While most of us are celebrating, let’s not forget the unfortunate ones who need love and care to face challenges in life,” she said.

Those who want to donate can call Yap at 012-238 0043 for details or send a cheque written out to Lau Li Chee to Persatuan Rumah Caring Kajang Selangor, 9&11, Jalan Muhibah 7, Taman Muhibah, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.