If you’re really good at this, you can actually make a living out of it,’” he said.Įsports, also known as egames, is a fast-growing international form of competitive, organized video gaming. “When it comes to these technologies, I wish I had someone tell me, ‘Hey, this is the future. Morton grew up in National City and said he wished he had an esports program growing up. “Learning these strategies and techniques, whether it’s from gaming or blockchain, it’s important to expose (youth) because you can show them that there is a viable career path or even just a creative endeavor,” said Michael Morton, a coach at the youth center.
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The program, which is targeted toward youth 13 to 17 years old, also offers a series of STEAM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities, such as how to build a desktop computer, operate a 3D printer, create decals with Cricut devices, and how blockchain technology might impact their future. I know that parents are reluctant to have their kids in front of a screen for long periods of time but with this program, we can have this in an organized manner and also offer a place for kids to explore new skills.” “We saw that there was a void that the kids here don’t really get exposed to. I just need to get up and get going."Ĭonstantly moving forward is how Elyana - in her own way - is winning the daily battle.“This will bring a competitive aspect to video gaming,” she said. When I look at my bed, I feel like I'm going to get sick again. She explained: "I'll take a shower, get dressed, put on makeup and tell myself to get out of the house. When she feels down or things get too much for her, Elyana's remedy is to get out of the house. One can't help but feel sad upon hearing Elyana's stories but the singer doesn't want people to feel bad on her behalf. She added that she also did the show for her mum: "I want her to remember her daughter as a singer who had the chance to perform on TV." I want them to have nice memories of me." They can remember me as a singer who was dressed beautifully on a nice stage. I believe I could give that to my fans through Gegar Vaganza. "I thought about how, for as long as I've been in showbiz, I do not have a nice performance video to leave behind. This is the main reason why she chose to be on Gegar Vaganza despite being in pain almost all the time. Having dealt with the disease for six years now, Elyana has come to accept her fate. She doesn't have any siblings and I'm the only one there for her while her dad is working." Everlasting memories "For now, I don't want to continue chemotherapy. Her daughter is also one of the reasons Elyana has stopped going for chemotherapy sessions opting instead to down up to 80 pills a day. She checks on me all the time and asks if I'm hurting today. It's sad but I can't do anything about it."Įlyana looks to her daughter Cinta as another source of strength. I thought I was going to be strong enough to carry the baby but it was not meant to be. At her doctor's advice and after seeking an Ustaz's opinion, Elyana made the difficult decision to terminate her pregnancy. Unfortunately, Elyana's health condition meant that she was not able to carry on with the pregnancy. I was very happy because I have always wanted to have more children." "I found out that I was two months pregnant. The nerves in my leg hurt."Įarlier this month, Elyana experienced another blow. Today, I'm like this (cheerful) because I took painkillers. "Most of the time, I'm lying down because of the pain. "If you have to know, it's not like I'm just sitting at home feeling happy or having a relaxing time.
Elyana admitted there are days when she can't help but feel down.
"I am choosing to ignore negativity," she simply said on the matter. Unfortunately, some also accused Elyana of trying to gain sympathy and money with her plight. I said I don't need it because my insurance policy is helping to cover my medical expenses. Someone even wanted to take me to China for medical treatment. "A lot of strangers called, offering to help. Surrounding herself with positivity and prayers from fans helped lift her mood. After the announcement on Gegar Vaganza, Elyana received positive feedback from members of the public.