A fairy tale comes to life
Manama : A fairy-tale came to life at the Cancer Centre in Salmaniya Medical Complex recently as volunteers from Al Fajer Private School (AFS) dressed up as fairies and superheroes brightened up the lives of little children on the occasion of Patients’ Day.
The delightful programme was a part of the school’s ‘Fairy Tale Project’ dedicated to the Kingdom’s children battling cancer and other life threatening conditions.
“The most difficult part of the treatment process is the waiting period. Children wait for their treatment, for their doctor, for test results and so on. Our main aim was to give hope in times of crisis as it can really strengthen their healing journey. And so the ‘Fairy Tale Project’ was born,” said Aline K. Matta, a member of the Al Fajer Private School family.
Filled with fairy dust and superhero magic, the Fairy Tale Project did not just stop at providing heart-warming entertainment to children but also revealed a grand surprise for the centre’s youngest cancer patient as a part of their one-of- its-kind project.
“While we had arranged mini surprises for all children, we felt like we could do more. It was all a big secret for months as we wanted little Shareefa and her parents to be as surprised as possible. I am elated that we were successful in taking her to a La La Land where all her dreams came true and there were no happy endings; only happy beginnings as we hope her journey
with AFS continues when she comes back from her treatment in Turkey,” said an excited Aline.
Little Shareefa was gifted an educational scholarship from Al Fajer Private School, school uniforms from Georgia Uniforms, school books from Elmia Bookstore, a trip to Dubai for herself and her parents from Yaacoub Travel, a lifetime of free dental treatment from the Gulf Dental Clinic, free lifetime training at the Aikido Academy, a precious package from Azadea Group and Little Princess in Seef Mall, a special gift from YES MUM and many more delightful presents.
“We received an overwhelming response and so much support to lead this wonderful cause. We had only started the project as a dream, but it was a dream we all dreamt together which became a reality. It is important that more institutions and organisations take up such projects to spread positivity and happiness in the Kingdom,” said Aline speaking about the need for such projects.
The ‘Fairy Tale Project’ was held with the cooperation of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Party Daze Adliya, Assel Express, Lavender Flowers, Barnes and Nobles and more.
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