Help EMPOWERED in their Mission to Raise Support and Awareness on Colorectal Cancer of the Under-Privileged in Malaysia

The Story

We are passionate second-year students from the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology of the University of Malaya taking our baby steps into the world of charity crowdfunding.

Colorectal cancer, the most common cancer affecting men and second most common cancer in women after breast cancer in Malaysia, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Yet, awareness about colorectal cancer in Malaysia especially the low income communities remains a challenge.

This signature campaign's solution will be carried out in 4 Phases:

Phase 1 - Awareness Workshop

Phase 2 - Screening Workshop 

Phase 3 - Collection and Processing of Used Test (FIT) Kits

Phase 4 - Patient Support Program (Financial and Emotional Support)

We aim to provide free screening for 300 eligible under-privileged individuals, age 50 to 70 (or any high risk individuals) under this program.

By donating to this campaign, you can help:

1. Selected high risk Malaysians in this targeted community to be screened for colorectal cancer and undergo curative medical intervention.
2. Spread the information about colorectal cancer in reaching the doorsteps of nearly 10,000 Malaysians in the selected underprivileged community each year.
3. Ensure eligible individual who is detected with pre-cancerous polyps will be appropriately managed and placed in medical surveillance programs.