Tokio Marine Life renews partnership with Make-A-Wish

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Tokio Marine Life Malaysia (TMLM) has rekindled its alliance with Make-A-Wish Malaysia, resuming its support for children battling critical illnesses.

The initiative saw the organization arranging two exclusive movie outings at Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway, and AEON Mall Kinta City, Ipoh, offering a refreshing escape from medical routines for these young fighters.

This partnership revival follows a three-year hiatus, as TMLM recommits to its longstanding collaboration with Make-A-Wish Malaysia

Tokio Marine Life addressing childhood illnesses

Statistics from the Global Burden of Disease Study reveal a sobering fact: approximately one million individuals below the age of 20 succumb to non-communicable illnesses (NCDs) annually. Conditions like type 1 diabetes, cancer, congenital and rheumatic heart diseases, sickle cell disease, and asthma contribute to this grim figure.

However, the curative potential for children’s illnesses is significantly higher than that of most adult diseases. With up to 60% of afflicted children capable of complete recovery, the imperative to safeguard their well-being and protect them from these ailments is evident.

The renewal of partnership resonated with families like Thong’s, whose daughter Zhi Lin, despite ongoing treatment, found excitement in the cinema outing.Meanwhile, Idatun expressed gratitude for the event’s happiness, especially for bringing joy to their fighter, Wan Adham.

Kugendran, whose wish was granted in 2015, conveyed deep appreciation for the movie outing, underscoring TMLM’s dedication to uplifting children through meaningful experiences.

A shared responsibility for well-being

Through this renewed partnership, TMLM reaffirms its commitment to its corporate vision of “To be a good company.” By continuing to champion initiatives that benefit Malaysians, the organization underscores its dedication to positive impact.

This collaboration serves as a poignant reminder of the collective duty to support and protect the health of these resilient young individuals facing unforeseen medical challenges. TMLM’s involvement echoes its belief in community protection, support, and empowerment, aligned with its ethos of fostering meaningful change

Yoshiaki Okabe, Deputy CEO of TMLM, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are delighted to once again join hands with Make-A-Wish Malaysia, a renowned organisation that has been granting wishes to children with critical illnesses.

This renewed collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to making a positive difference and bringing hope to these courageous young individuals and their families.”

Irene Tan, CEO of Make-A-Wish Malaysia, conveyed her gratitude for the enduring partnership. She remarked, “We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Tokio Marine Life Malaysia for standing by Make-A-Wish Malaysia since 2015. We are thrilled to resume our partnership and continue our mission of bringing hope, strength, and joy to the children we serve.”