(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Abdulaziz Al Humaidi, a 12-year old Qatari national living with a generic immune deficiency disorder, recently won the gold medal at the 3rd International Festival of Paintings for Paediatric Patients in Ukraine.
Abdulaziz, who has been receiving care for his condition at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), said he was proud to be the first child from Qatar to win the award and added that his illness has never prevented him from pursuing his dreams.
Over 1,600 children from around the world entered the international drawing competition, with Abdulaziz being selected as the winner in the age ten to fourteen-year-old category.
The grade eight student who has been nicknamed ‘Mr Ambassador' by his friends and family for to his charisma, outgoing nature, and patriotism towards his country, says he learned about the competition from one of his doctors.
'I learned about the completion from Dr Mehdi Adeli. I did not hesitate to enter, said Abdulaziz. 'In addition to allowing me to show my love of painting, participating also let me share my appreciation for the treatment I received at Hamad Medical Corporation while also promoting my country. It is because of the care I have received at Hamad that I am able to live my life without staying in the hospital. I can travel, I can paint, and I can practice my favorite sport football.
Abdulaziz says he dedicated his victory to Qatar and to the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Dr Adeli, a Senior Consultant in the Allergy and Immunology Department and HMC's Allergy and Immunology Awareness Program Lead, said he informed his young patient about the competition because he knew of his love for drawing. He said he was confident Abdulaziz would be a good role model who could demonstrate how hobbies like art can positively affect one's mental well-being.
After completing his treatment in the United Kingdom, Abdulaziz returned to Doha and has been receiving care at HMC ever since.
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