You are a survivor

Previously, Ras Adiba Radzi was known as a journalist in TV3. She was an active and ambitious person. After involved in a car accident in 1997, she had a spinal cord damaged, which made her paralysed from the waist down. She had a major operation in Sydney to reverse her paralysis that caused her RM300, 000. She got the donation from the public, individuals and from our government. The operation failed to cure her disease and she has to use wheel chair to move. Her attitudes during the treatment were positive and she wanted to be able to walk again. Unfortunately, it does not happen to her. She has to use the wheel chair forever.

Eventhough she is now become a disable person, it does not demolish her spirit to live life as usual like before. After the incident, she became the spokesperson for the disabled in voicing out their problems living in our country. She encourages herself and others to be more confidence in their life no matter on what condition they are. Today, Ras Adiba Radzi is known as a sportsperson participating in disabled games. She continues to show grit and determination in this field. On the celebration of the National Youth Day rally held on 15th May 2006, Ras Adiba received a special award – the Malaysia Boleh Fighting Spirit award. This is because she continues to push herself despite her disability. She is a good example for the disabilities to model her.

I could not imagine myself to be in her position. I might lose my spirit to live due to my disability. I might be crying for the first few months because I would not be able to walk anymore. Furthermore, I could not afford to have big amount of money for the operation. In my opinion, if family, friends and society show their support, I might be able to handle myself as good as I can. I wonder whether a disable person can still be in teaching profession or not. Otherwise, I might have to let go my job as a teacher and continue my teaching as a private tutor in my house.