(by Karenina – Communications and Fundraising Officer) Rian*, born in 2017, hails from a little village in West Java. His father had chosen to move the family to Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, hoping for a better life for his family. Rian’s father is a fisherman and is often away for long periods of […]
(by Moza Adilen – Communications and Fundraising Officer) On this International Childhood Cancer Day and Valentine’s Day, we explore the theme of selfless love in a parent in the face of adversity and unimaginable challenges. The story follows Adi’s journey as he sacrifices his job and personal well-being, after the loss of his wife, to care for his […]
(by Yolanda Tasya Amalia – Communications Assistant) In the countless hallways of the homes visited by Rachel House’s nurses, where laughter intertwines with tears and resilience defines the atmosphere, a profound lifeline threads through the lives of children under palliative care. In the tender embrace of Rachel House, this lifeline is symbolized by the provision […]
(by Karenina Putri Yudistira – Communications & Fundraising Officer) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Do You Know How Loved You Are? Her name is Angel*. A beautiful and strong little princess born to parents who love her dearly, sent from heaven as a gift for her parents and grandparents. She was born as a healthy baby […]
(by Christabel Sembiring – Volunteer) I have spent a few days at Rachel House and have accompanied the medical team on several visits to their patients, so I was well aware of how young their patients can be. This day, however, was different. It was the first time I have ever joined a Rachel House […]
(by Aisha Humaira Aziza – Volunteer) Mia* hugged Keren, her plush toy cat, tightly to her chest. Keren was named after her beloved kitty pet, who had accompanied her through all her ordeals; but sadly passed away a few months ago. First Meeting with Rachel House If most children her age are usually busy with school activities […]
(by Annabel Maria Christina – Communications & Fundraising Officer) Lila* and Gani* are two children who share similar life paths. Lila is a 7-year-old girl living with neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that develops from immature nerve cells. Meanwhile, Gani is a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain tumour. Lila’s mother is a devoted mother, who takes wonderful […]
(by Annabel Maria Christina – Volunteer) I still remember the first time I joined the nurses of Rachel House at a visit to one of their patients – Vie*, a 17-year-old girl who has to battle Leukemia at a tender age. That day, there was a cheerfulness in Vie’s and her mother’s eyes when the […]
Asteria* is a sweet young 16-year-old girl living with a severely compromised immune system. Asteria was admitted to Rachel House’s service in July 2022, weighing a mere 20 kilogram – the body weight of a 7 year-old – she was frail and very sick. Our nurses discovered her with fungal infection all over her mouth […]
That day was particularly cloudy. I went down to the lobby with Nurse Rina to meet our driver for a home visit to Dani*, a patient who has been with Rachel House for about a year. Nurse Rina explained to me that Dani is a 2-year old boy with hydrocephalus, which is apparent from the large […]