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Press Release

Zahraa's journey with Make-A-Wish Saudi Arabia towards
hope

26 October 2023- Make-A-Wish Foundation KSA fulfilled the wish of a child battling a critical
condition. This mission aligns with the foundation’s dedication to bringing hope to children in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Zahraa is a gifted young artist who has spent the past year undergoing treatment for Congenital
Muscular Dystrophy (CMD). The condition affects her respiratory muscles and causes restrictive
lung issues. She was kept on a mechanical ventilator for up to two years. Zahraa experienced
severe lung restriction and respiratory function impairment, making her prone to recurrent chest
infections.

Make-A-Wish Foundation KSA recently granted her the opportunity of a lifetime: to paint
alongside a prominent regional artist.

Zahraa had enrolled in the “Basics of Portrait in Oils” program offered by Yasmine Al-Sabiha, an
established artist and instructor. The course allowed Zahraa to pursue her passion for art and gave
her the chance to learn from an expert. Despite her health complications, Zahraa is determined to
take advantage of this opportunity and pursue her artistic goals, while receiving prompt treatment.
Notably, Zahra's artwork is also displayed at the hospital, as part of the hospital's recognition of
her artistic abilities.

Makarem Sobhi Batterjee, Chairman of Make-A-Wish Foundation, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, stated: “Bringing joy into the lives of children is a true pleasure and honour for us. We
are only just beginning our work, we hope to support more children like Zahraa to realise their
dreams and bring them hope in such challenging times”

Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded in 1980, has gained worldwide
recognition for offering life-changing experiences to children all over the world. The foundation
recently launched in KSA through the Bait al Batterjee group with the aim of bringing joy and
hope to sick children throughout the kingdom.

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