The Hasanuddin University (Unhas) Literacy Ambassadors, in cooperation with the Unhas Teaching Hospital (RSP), held a Play and Learn Together with Children Fighting Cancer event to mark International Childhood Cancer Day 2026. The event took place in the Chemotherapy Room of the Unhas Teaching Hospital on Thursday (12 February).
Themed “Small Steps, Big Hopes for Children Fighting Cancer,” the event was initiated by the Unhas Faculty and Staff Literacy Ambassadors as an expression of care for children undergoing treatment.
At the event, the Unhas Literacy Ambassadors personally presented donations of children’s reading books, drawing books, and coloring supplies such as crayons and colored pencils. The books distributed were chosen for their educational and illustrated content to provide entertainment while fostering the children’s enthusiasm for learning during treatment.
Organizing Committee Chair Hj. Fauziah, S.E., S.Sos., said the event is an expression of moral support and an effort to bring simple happiness to children fighting cancer.
“We want to bring smiles through books and colors. We hope that through reading and coloring, the children will still have room to dream and feel happy,” Fauziah said.
Head of the Unhas Library Technical Implementation Unit (UPT), Prof. Dr. Munira Hasjim, S.S., M.Hum., added that literacy can be a source of encouragement in difficult circumstances. Children fighting cancer face a difficult situation, and they need the presence and attention of caring people.
“They are a trust and angels from God. We hope the presence of books and these simple learning activities will lift their spirits during the healing process,” Prof. Munira said.
Meanwhile, Human Resources Manager of the Unhas Teaching Hospital, Dr. Nur Arifah, S.KM., M.A., said that children are an extraordinary gift and that the mothers who accompany them are remarkably strong. Support for children fighting cancer is also a form of solidarity with their parents, especially mothers.
Through this event, the Unhas Literacy Ambassadors hope to bring a more cheerful atmosphere to the chemotherapy room, while showing that support and care can be expressed through simple yet meaningful steps. (*/rsp/aya)
Editor: Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.