"I have suffered from ichthyosis since childhood. Throughout my pregnancy, I lived in constant fear that my baby would inherit my condition. When he was born with smooth skin, I felt a brief moment of relief, thinking he was healthy. But fate played a cruel trick on us—doctors told us he has a congenital heart defect and needs urgent surgery to survive. As a mother, my heart is shattered, yet I am powerless to save him on my own..."

Little Heeran A/L Ramu from Kamunting, Perak, was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect at birth. He is currently fighting for his life in the hospital, relying on oxygen support. His parents, who come from a financially struggling background, are unable to bear the overwhelming RM110,000 cost of surgery. With no other options left, they are now reaching out to the public, pleading for help to save their baby’s life.

【Baby’s Heart is Critically Deformed – His Life Hangs by a Thread! He Only Has One Month to Receive Life-Saving Surgery】

36-year-old Vasugi A/P Letchumanan has suffered from Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) since childhood, enduring judgmental stares and discrimination. After completing high school, she worked as a factory operator before marrying and moving to Kamunting with her husband.

Vasugi never planned on having children—she only wished for companionship in her later years. However, an unplanned pregnancy changed everything. For the first two months, she felt joy, but soon, overwhelming fear took over. She worried that her baby would inherit her skin condition and how they would bear the financial burden. Despite these fears, she could not bring herself to terminate the pregnancy and chose to welcome the child with love.

Her journey to motherhood was anything but easy. After three failed inductions, her cervix remained closed, forcing doctors to perform a C-section. When baby Heeran A/L Ramu was born, he appeared normal, except for one alarming sign—his cries were weak. Doctors immediately suspected a heart problem and transferred him to the ICU for oxygen support before referring him to a central hospital for further examination. Tragically, test results confirmed that baby Heeran was born with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).

Due to the severity of his condition, doctors performed an emergency Balloon Atrial Septostomy (BAS) to temporarily improve oxygen circulation. However, this is only a temporary measure—to survive, he must undergo an Arterial Switch Operation (ASO) and heart repair surgery within a month. Without it, his life will be in grave danger.

Heeran's father, Ramu A/L Kalimutthu (43), is a grass cutter, earning a daily wage of RM70, with a monthly income of around RM1,000. His mother, Vasugi, is a full-time housewife. Heeran is their first and only child, their most precious blessing. But now, faced with an overwhelming RM110,000 medical bill, they are completely helpless.

After thorough assessment, One Hope Charity has pledged to take full responsibility for fundraising this amount. We have also allocated RM10,000 from our Emergency Medical & Contingency Fund to assist with the medical expenses.

We urge the public to come forward and help save baby Heeran’s life. Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings him closer to receiving the surgery he desperately needs. For inquiries, please contact hotline 04-539 9212 / 016-419 2192 / 019-232 2192 / 018-911 4192.