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A bittersweet journey
Dennis Ballon: Grateful for a bittersweet ride; always hopeful for better days ahead. Patient Stories Series (No. 24) Since August 2010, Dennis L. Ballon , 43, has been journeying with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), which his wife, Shiela, has defined their “bittersweet” family life. Born in Manila, he has often found himself relocating here and there, mainly due to the separation of his parents. As far as he can remember, his growing up years were marked with being exc

EPCALM
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EPCALM patients receive free chemo drugs anew from GetMEDS
The EPCALM Foundation has successfully facilitated another round of distribution of free oral chemotherapy medications for its serviced...

EPCALM
Oct 3


EPCALM joins Bayanihan Blood Drive for SLMC-GC and Blood Cancer Alliance
EPCALM joined other founding member-organizations of the Blood Cancer Alliance of the Philippines at the Bayanihan Blood Drive on 16...

EPCALM
Sep 24


EPCALM signs MOA with UCCP-NCUC for Pastoral Care programs for patients
The EPCALM Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines-National City United...

EPCALM
Sep 17


Blood Cancer Alliance partners with PCHTM to improve quality of life of blood cancer patients
The EPCALM Foundation, joins other Founding Members of the Blood Cancer Alliance of the Philippines (BCAP), in signing a partnership...

EPCALM
Sep 11


SLMC-GC Blood Bank honors EPCALM as Kabalikat Awardee
Receiving the Kabalikat Award were EPCALM Executive Director, Mitch Duran, with Social Workers Sr. Minerva Jumawid and Shiela Mae...

EPCALM
Sep 5


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 23
Although Armie A. Maglalang has fought her battle with chronic myelogenous leukemia since November 2020 in silence, often in isolation,...

EPCALM
Aug 22


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 22
Jolie Ann Angala-Festejo, 34, proves that resilience and positivity can triumph over the darkest moments of life. When it throws its...

EPCALM
Aug 15


EPCALM Family Huddle goes to Healthway Cancer Care Hospital
The EPCALM Family Huddle was held at the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) recently to bring EPCALM-serviced patients and their...

EPCALM
Aug 8


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 21
The life of Cristy T. Frias, 52, somehow flipped over when she received her diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Despite her...

EPCALM
Aug 8


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 20
Renelle Avi C. Cabrieto, 31 , c ontinues to show hope and resilience despite the many setbacks life has thrown his way. It was already...

EPCALM
Aug 1


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 19
Christine S. Alfaro , 34, a devoted wife and mother of three, was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in 2015. Her family...

EPCALM
Jul 25


EPCALM partners with GetMEDS Philippines for better access to life-saving medications
The EPCALM Foundation has recently partnered with GetMEDS Philippines, Inc. to improve access to affordable, quality-assured oncology...

EPCALM
Jul 17


Leukemia is God’s gift to me
Patient Stories Series (No. 23) Growing up in Angeles City, Pampanga, Armie A. Maglalang had to face many health issues. Nonetheless,...

EPCALM
Jul 17


EPCALM Blood Donation Drive
#TheGiftOfLife Thank you to our #BloodHeroes who joined the EPCALM Blood Donation Drive yesterday at St. Luke's - Global City, Taguig....

EPCALM
Jul 14


Breathing in positivity brings wonders
Patient Stories Series (No. 22) She lost her hair. She lost her strength. But she did not lose the will to live. Her way of fighting?...

EPCALM
Jul 14


Facing tomorrow with love and hope
Patient Stories Series (No. 21) Cristy T. Frias used to work in a firm, which provides telecommunication equipment. She has been married...

EPCALM
Jul 10


Yearning for healing
Patient Stories Series (No. 20) Growing up was hard for Renelle Avi C. Cabrieto and his three siblings. When their parents separated...

EPCALM
Jul 8


Facing a battle with friends
Patient Stories Series (No. 19) In the municipality of Mexico, Pampanga – Christine S. Alfaro, alongside her loving husband, has raised...

EPCALM
Jul 2


Beating the Odds: A leukemia patient’s journey of hope and healing
(Today, 1 June 2025, is National Cancer Survivors Day! It is a poignant, inspiring annual celebration of life. It is also a call to...

EPCALM
May 31


EPCALM "The HOPE Gala"
#TheHopeGala of EPCALM was a night of gratitude, generosity, purpose. It was a musical experience like no other. Held on 2 May 2025 at...

EPCALM
May 14


EPCALM: 20 Years of Hope
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of EPCALM, here's a lookback at our past activities: highlights from our three service arms -...

EPCALM
May 13


Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte extends her congratulations to EPCALM on its 20th year anniversary
In a video message during The Hope Gala last 2 May 2025 at Solaire Resort North-Quezon City, Mayor Belmonte lauded the accomplishments of...

EPCALM
May 6


Martin Nievera composed a song for EPCALM entitled 'Hold On'
EPCALM Goodwill Ambassador, MARTIN NIEVERA, composed a song for @epcalm, demonstrating his genuine passion to help adult leukemia...

EPCALM
May 5
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