December 14, 2009
Cancer Kids Survivors' Day and Christmas Party
This past week, I consider myself privileged to be part of two events in succession. Both involved pediatric cancer patients.
The first was the Survivors' Day at the Davao Medical Center on December 8, an annual gathering of pediatric cancer survivors since its inception 3 years ago. The event is attended by cancer survivors as well as kids being treated with cancer at the Davao Medical Center. It is done to commemorate a milestone for those who "graduated" from their prescribed chemo-treatment and are either on maintenance or are completely off-medicines. It is also an occasion to show that cancer can be beaten and to provide a venue to celebrate life together in spite of cancer.
More than 30 kids were present, together with their parents and relatives. Some sponsors and supporters were there to celebrate with the kids who were given gifts, treated to a hearty meal and goodies, and some awarded with certificates. The event coincides with the birthday of Dr. Mae Dolendo, pediatric oncologist, who cares for the kids in many ways other than medically.
A news item on this event appears on Mindanao Daily Mirror:
http://dailymirror.ph/Dec/pep&events12112009&03.html
The second event was the Christmas Party for some 30 pediatric cancer patients of Dr Jeannie Bernardo-Ong at the Harana Restaurant in the afternoon of December 12. This is the first party held by Dr. Ong for her patients since she began her medical practice in Davao City a few years ago. It was held to enable patients and their parents to get to know each other for mutual support and to show that there is life in spite of cancer.
Patients and their parents came from as far as Cotabato, Davao Oriental and General Santos City
The Mindanao Daily Mirror also has a news coverage:
http://www.dailymirror.ph/Dec/pep&events12142009.html
Events like this makes one realize how fortunate he or she can be. More importantly, one re-learns a life paradox - that simple joy is not sought nor bought. To be experienced, it must be given away.
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