When Mira Koh Xin Rong was born, her family's journey quickly became one of resilience and hope. Diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a form of congenital heart disease, Mira underwent a life-saving heart repair surgery on 15 July. Complications during and after the operation meant that what was expected to be a critical procedure turned into a prolonged and uncertain battle – one that kept Mira in the Intensive Care Unit for five months.
After an unexpected asthma attack, Azura found herself undergoing an emergency cesarean section delivery at just 25 weeks and 5 days of pregnancy.
Siti Nur Ain and Suhaimi are parents to cheerful 18-month-old Amira Mikayla.
Amilianah and Haiqal, first-time parents to their son Uwais, found themselves embarking on an unexpected journey of parenthood filled with trials and tribulations.
In the hostile environment of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, their newborn son's first cries were followed by a whirlwind of anxiety. Baby Jason* underwent a heart surgery within the first week of his tiny existence. For new parents, Dominic* and Amelia*, this was not the introduction to parenthood they had envisioned or hoped for.
Fathli and Salwa are proud parents of two boys, with their youngest son Ilhan, turning six years old this year. Ilhan was born with a congenital heart defect called Dextrocardia with Single Ventricle, which required close medical attention ever since his condition was discovered.
Lisa* faced numerous struggles and challenges in her role as the main caregiver for her son who had been diagnosed with Dyslexia, Depression and Autism.
“Tears would well up in my eyes during the morning rush hour as I made my way to work. Watching as the kids head to their schools, I found myself saying “Their parents must be very proud of them for wanting to go to school. Why couldn't my own children do the same?” I was raised in a family where education was given utmost importance as it was our guaranteed ticket out of poverty. My husband and I tried to pass down this value to our children, but it did not have the same effect on them.
One fateful morning in October 2022, the world seemed to come crashing down on Joseph and Jasmine, when they discovered that their 7-year-old son, Thaddeus had fallen from his bed while sleeping and could not wake up. They rushed him to the nearest hospital, fearing a head trauma from the fall. After a CT scan, the doctors discovered that Thaddeus had suffered a stroke, a shock to the family who could not understand how a young boy could have a stroke. Thaddeus was immediately transferred by ambulance to National University Hospital (NUH), where he would begin his journey to recovery. But amidst the fear and uncertainty, the family knew they could count on the support of RMHC, that had helped them in the past and would be there for them once again.
