Marys Cancer Kiddies

In loving memory of Taufan

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:25:29 +0000

We were very sad to learn that seven-year-old Taufan who was battling Leukaemia for more than 2 years has died last week. Rest in peace dear Taufan, you will always be an angel in our heart.

Read this article by Zack Petersen from The Jakarta Globe whom addresses the challenges of being a volunteer.

One brave boys struggle has a powerful lesson for all of us

Seven-year-old Taufan battled leukemia for more than two years, with the support of his mother and volunteers. (Photo courtesy of Zack Petersen)

Ragunan Zoo outing

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:04:35 +0000

On Sunday, 5 May, MCK organized an outing to Ragunan Zoo for children from Dharmais cancer hospital. As in previous years, the visit was timed to coincide with the annual 5 kilometer Jakarta Free Spirit (JFS)-Wintermar Run at the zoo. After the race, the children were welcomed by the race organisers, and two of the group – 13-year-old Ara (left) and 16-year-old Abiyyu (right) were invited to say a few words on behalf of the children. Both boys were diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and have had to undergo long and difficult treatment. Ara is still undergoing treatment, and is due to have his 15^th operation in June, while Abiyyu successfully completed his treatment a few years ago. Ara and Abiyyu, together with MCK volunteers Avi and Julie, then accepted a cheque for MCK from PT Wintermar Offshore Marine TbK, presented by PT Wintermar Director Lawrence Lee.

Ara (left) and Abiyyu (right) with Julie

As well as Ara and Abiyyu, 21 other children and their families joined the MCK outing this year. Most of them are currently undergoing treatment at Dharmais, though also in the group were a few youngsters who have successfully completed their treatment, including 13-year-old Putri, 15-year-old Kartika, and Adhika Nauful.

After chatting to some of the JFS-Wintermar organizers and runners, MCK volunteers Julie and Tessa took the group to the Schmutzer Primate Centre. The children particularly enjoyed watching the owa jawa and macaques swinging around in their enclosures, and some of the group also got a close up view of a large male gorilla who wandered over to the water’s edge near where we were standing.

Ara and Abiyyu, together with MCK volunteers Avi and Julie, then accepted a cheque for MCK from PT Wintermar Offshore Marine TbK, presented by PT Wintermar Director Lawrence Lee.

After a pleasant hour or so walking through the primate centre, it was time to head back to the hospital and on the way home the children had some lunch and most of them (and their parents!) fell asleep til we reached our destination.

We ended the outing by giving a stuffed animal and a goodie bag to each of the children, as well as providing animals and goodie bags for all the children in the cancer wards who had been unable to join us this year.

As always, it was a very special day, and MCK is very grateful to everyone who makes our zoo outings possible. This year we would like to say a special thank you to PT Wintermar Offshore Marine TbK Managing Director Sugiman Layanto and Director Nely Layanto, and Riena Blokvoort, JFSs Race Director.

We would also like to thank Dharmais nurses Ria, Ica, Titi (pictured below, with MCK volunteers Tessa and Julie) and Taufik for giving up their free time to come with us this year to ensure that medical help was on hand in case any of the children fell ill, though happily their medical skills were not needed. Our sincere thanks, too, to Pita Kuning volunteers Erwin and Tini who also joined the outing and who did a wonderful job of coordinating with the families before, during and after the outing.

Dharmais nurses Ria, Ica, Titi with MCK volunteers Tessa and Julie

MCK Assistance Record Jan-Dec 2012

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:44:46 +0000

Looking to give something back?

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:47:17 +0000

We’re on Jakarta Globe again! Thanks to Zack Petersen for writing this article.

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Changes to our Donate page

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:38:33 +0000

Please be informed that MCK has a new Rabobank bank account number active from 13 November 2012. We will keep the old account open until June 2013. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. See our DONATE page for details on how to donate. Thank you for your continued support to Mary’s Cancer Kiddies.

MCK Assistance Record Jan-June 2012

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:28:45 +0000

Golf Invitation

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:43:54 +0000

Mark your calendar for a Golf fund raising day organised by Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation is being held on the 6^Th December 2012. This is a great opportunity to help raise funds for MCK. Spread the word!

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Children from Dippach, Luxembourg

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:06:05 +0000

Mary’s Cancer Kiddies would like to thank the children from Dippach in Luxembourg who celebrated their First Holy Communion in May this year and in line with their biblical call to reach out with God’s love, raised money to help poor and underprivileged children in Indonesia.

Children from Dippach, Luxembourg. News clipping from Luxemburger Wort (18/7/2012).

MCK would also like to thank the families and friends of the Communion children for their kind generosity and the difference that the funds raised will make to so many cancer kiddies’ lives.

Fifteen Minutes Of Hope!

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:14:08 +0000

Thank you CrossFit Equator for your generous donation to Mary’s Cancer Kiddies. We are amazed with the enthusiasm and effort from every participant who took part in the event.

To our readers: Read the full article from CrossFit Journal.

: CrossFit Equator

MCK on NOW! Jakarta

Marys Cancer Kiddies — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:56:46 +0000

Click on the image to read the full article from NOW! Jakarta