KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — A Sabah-born woman has chosen to part with her prized Pokémon card collection to fund her participation in the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza, expected early next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — A Sabah-born woman has chosen to part with her prized Pokémon card collection to fund her participation in the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza, expected early next year.
Thirty-year-old homemaker Ayesha Assilla Watuna sold more than 3,000 rare and limited-edition Pokémon cards — many tied to her childhood — after being inspired by Malaysians, especially women, making sacrifices to support Palestinians. She has raised over RM15,000 so far through online sales and a night market stall in Taman Melawati.
“I want to contribute something meaningful to society and one day tell my children that I sold my Pokémon cards to help people in need,” she said, adding that all proceeds will go to the flotilla fund.
Ayesha, who began collecting cards earlier this year, said some cards have significantly increased in value, with prices fluctuating based on the collectors’ market. Despite the sentimental value, she is prepared to sell her entire collection, including rare Japan-only editions.
She added that card collecting helped her cope with stress, with Charizard among her favourite characters. — Bernama
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