ABOUT US

ABOUT EPCALM

The EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (EPCALM) is a Christ-centered non-
stock, non-profit organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It
is the first organization in the Philippines, which provides personalized, practical, and family-
oriented support programs and services for adult leukemia patients and their families. 

Named in memory of Atty. Erwin Piedad Cabanag, a former City Fiscal of Dumaguete in Negros
Oriental, who succumbed to leukemia on 12 May 2005 at 45, EPCALM's overarching mission is to
embody God's love and faithfulness, nurturing patients spiritually, emotionally, and physically
toward wholeness. 

Through a team of registered social workers, staff and trained volunteers, the EPCALM Foundation
promotes holistic care (through its Spiritual, Medical, Financial service arms) for its serviced patients
throughout their leukemia journey.

Vision 

To be recognized as a center through which adult leukemia patients and their families can find
spiritual, physical and emotional nourishment as they journey toward wholeness.

Mission

Acknowledging that God is the Hope, the Healer, and the Provider, EPCALM aims to be a vehicle
through which patients afflicted with leukemia will experience God’s love and faithfulness.

Guiding Principles
   • We believe that God is the Hope, the Healer, and the Provider.
   • We want to empower the healthy to help the sick.
   • We are a “Bridge to Life” for leukemia patients and their families.
   • We provide personalized, practical and family-oriented support services to leukemia patients and
the families.
   • We endeavor to reignite the “bayanihan spirit” among Filipinos.

 

Core Values
   • Exhibit Compassion for adult leukemia patients and the families.
   • Show integrity in all our dealings, and develop a sense of Trustworthiness in extending our
services.
   • Adopt an Enthusiastic attitude at all times.
   • Always be prayerfully guided by the Holy Spirit in everything that we do (Spirituality).

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Evangelism and

Pastoral

Care for the Community

Acknowledging that the

Lord is the

Master