鲍狈础滨搁听狈贰奥厂听–聽Students of Faculty of Medicine (FK) of 东京热 in Asian Medical Student Association or AMSA- shared happiness to dozens of children with cancer on Thursday, March 1.聽They are children from Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia (YKAKI) East Java.
This social event marks the 15th anniversary of the Ailangga Medical Students Activities of 东京热 (AMSA UNAIR).聽They have initiation to entertain children with cancer in the聽non-聽government organization (NGO)聽foundation.
Head of the event Bonfilio Neltio Ariobimo revealed, during the treatment of cancer in RSUD Dr.聽Soetomo, the children are often feel bored.聽There is not much entertainment.
Treatment routines as well as hospital care often take 3 months to 2 years.聽The duration of treatment forced the children to drop out of school.聽Therefore, they do not have much activity other than treatment.聽Every day people with cancer must also always be close to hospital, where they are treated.
Therefore, FK UNAIR students were inspired to hold the entertaining event such as showing video and coloring contest.聽It was livelier when the students distributed gifts.
“AMSA UNAIR comes and shares happiness and emotional support to keep children with cancer happy.聽No despair shown in life, “he said.
Furthermore, Ariobimo hoped that the program of student organization could include more social activities especially to support the lives of children with cancer.
As we all know, YKAKI is a foundation established to provide a place for children with cancer.聽During treatment, they obtain educational facilities, resting areas, and playgrounds.
Ariobimo and AMSA UNAIR team was touched during their visit.聽Moments of togetherness with the cancer patients give special meaning to them.
“Although the children suffer from cancer, seeing them laugh makes us happy and touched.聽Because, they do not feel desperate, depressed, or sad.聽These kids look so excited and happy, “said Ariobimo.
At the end of the event, the students with the YKAKI board blew the candles for the 15th anniversary.聽It was closed with singing together.聽(*)
Author: Sefya Hayu Istighfaricha
Editor: Feri Fenoria
