Lee (in white) with fellow members of the Tabuan Jaya Neighbourhood Park Praise Dance Ministry.
KUCHING: A 76-year-old great-grandmother shaved her head yesterday to help children fight cancer during the 7th edition of Go Bald Kuching organised by Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) at CityONE Megamall here.
According to Lee Ngiuk Kee, “I pledged to shave because I feel sympathetic for children who suffer from cancer and I want to do something to help”.
This being the first time that Lee joined Go Bald, she raised the lucky amount of RM8,888.
Lee, who has nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, came with the support of family members and dance group, the Tabuan Jaya Neighbourhood Park Praise Dance Ministry.
She inspired those around her, including Margaret Fong, the praise dance instructor.
Fong stated: “We feel proud of her because at her age, she still has the courage, love and good heart to raise funds for children with cancer.”
“She may inspire anyone of us to follow her footsteps, perhaps, next year”.
Another donor Pui Shak Ling, a 52-year-old sales adviser shaved his head for the fourth time through Go Bald. This year, Pui brought along his friend Leo Aten, 54, a first timer to join the event.
“I feel this is for a good cause,” Leo said.
Pui and Leo raised RM930 and RM102 respectively through their pledge cards.
SCCS targeted to raise RM1.5 million this year for the setup of a new transit home in Miri, to cover their operational
costs and to focus on improving their support services.
Go Bald will come to Delta Mall Sibu on May 10, Permaisuri Imperial City Mall Miri (May 17) and Parkcity Everly Hotel (May 24).