Name : Qayyum
Age : 5 years old (2024)
Illness : b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Wish : To have a rideable fire truck
Qayyum may be only 5 years old but he is already a true hero within. Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, his days are filled with hospital visits, treatments and medication which left him anxious and pensive. Sadly the only time he is outdoors is when he and mum are travelling to the hospital.
Qayyum once saw firefighters in action when passing a local fire station. Since then he has been captivated and told his parents that he would like to be a firefighter when he grows up. Despite his illness, his dream has never faded.
Qayyum started his Wish day a little shy. That was until an abang bomba told him that firefighters must be brave. Without hesitation, he suited up in his custom firefighter uniform and just like a true firefighter, he participated in fire drills, rode in a real fire truck and put out a real fire.
With a big smile, Qayyum received his a rideable fire truck which he wished for, a symbol of his courage and reminder to one day join the ranks of the real-life heroes he admires.
A heartfelt thank you to the abang-abang bomba at Muar Fire and Rescue Station for welcoming Qayyum with open arms and showing him the bravery and kindness that define a true firefighter.
