Case No. 2316: Dctors have diagnosed Chong Kar Ching with Severe Mitral Regurgitation, a condition in which the mitral valve does not close properly. If she does not undergo surgery as soon as possible, her lungs will continue to suffer from bacterial infections, which could eventually become life-threatening. Unfortunately, the cost of the surgery is far beyond what this ordinary family can afford. It has become an overwhelming financial burden, and they are in urgent need of public support.
Chong Kar Ching was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease at birth. Her mother, Eng Chin Choo (55), shared that at the time, the family simply could not afford the surgery. Fortunately, with the help of newspapers and radio stations that raised funds on their behalf, Chong Kar Ching was able to undergo her first heart operation.
【The Heart Valve Could Not Heal on Its Own】
At that time, the doctors told the family that although Chong Kar Ching's heart valve had not fully closed, there was still a chance it would heal naturally as she grew older. Holding onto that hope, the family believed that once she made it through childhood, she would be able to grow up safely. Sadly, fate had other plans.
In 2025, Chong Kar Ching began making frequent visits to the hospital. After thorough examinations, doctors discovered that the heart valve, which had never fully closed, had not healed as expected. Instead, her condition had progressively worsened.
【When Both Parents Broke Down, It Was Their Daughter Who Comforted Them】
During our social worker's home visit, Chong Thien Som (64) became overwhelmed with emotion. As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes and his voice began to tremble. Chong Kar Ching gently reached out and patted her father's hand, softly comforting him by saying, "Don't cry."
Later, as her mother tearfully recounted their struggles, she quietly wiped away her mother's tears. She gently patted her mother's head and gave her a warm hug. Those comforting gestures seemed far beyond her years. They reflected nothing but the immense love she has for her parents, making every moment deeply touching.
Her mother shared that Chong Kar Ching is a very thoughtful and caring child. She understands the emotions of the adults around her and pays close attention to her parents' feelings.
"If I want a drink of water, she'll help me get it." Her mother added, "She loves me very much." To her mother, these small acts of kindness are more precious than anything else.
Despite her fragile health, she has continued attending school. She is obedient, well-behaved, and kind-hearted. She is the youngest of three daughters, with two older sisters aged 21 and 15. Her mother is a homemaker who occasionally earns a small income by folding paper bags at home, while her father works as a motorcycle mechanic. Their eldest daughter is currently employed as a clerk and helps support the family's daily expenses.
The family of five survives on the father's modest income, the eldest daughter's salary, and the mother's occasional part-time earnings. Faced with the overwhelming cost of another heart surgery, they have exhausted every option and turned to us for help.
After careful discussion by our committee, we have decided to launch a fundraising campaign to raise RM100,000 for Chong Kar Ching's heart surgery. We sincerely hope the public will come together to lend a helping hand and give this kind and loving young girl the opportunity to undergo this life-saving operation.
May every act of kindness become a source of hope that keeps her alive. We also kindly ask everyone to share her story so that more compassionate people can come forward to help. Thank you.
