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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


TOMORROW, 2 May 2025, all roads lead to THE HOPE GALA at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort North in Quezon City!
𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪, 𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺...

EPCALM
May 1


Hope Gala to benefit leukemia patients
For 20 years now, the Epcalm Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines has been a beacon of hope for adult leukemia patients and their...

EPCALM
Apr 28


A life of hope
All proceeds from this fundraiser will be for the benefit of the adult leukemia patients and their families serviced by EPCALM. Boy Abunda...

EPCALM
Apr 27


Foundation for adult leukemia patients marks 20 years with benefit dinner show
Established in 2005 after the death of lawyer Erwin Piedad Cabanag from acute myelogenous leukemia, EPCALM aims to provide those...

EPCALM
Apr 26


Epcalm Foundation celebrates 20 years of supporting leukemia patients with inaugural gala
The Hope Gala is slated to take place this May Among blood-related disorders in adults, leukemia ranks among the cancers most associated...

EPCALM
Apr 25
Pops Fernandez- THE HOPE GALA Invitation
EPCALM Advocate, (Pops Fernandez), cordially invites you to 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀 – 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲...

EPCALM
Apr 6
Vina Morales-THE HOPE GALA Invitation
EPCALM Advocate, (Vina Morales), cordially invites you to 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀 – 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲...

EPCALM
Apr 4


𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀 – 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀 –...

EPCALM
Apr 3


It takes a ‘village’ to move forward
Patient Stories Series (No. 18) Growing up as the eldest in a family of eight children in Barangay San Miguel, Ramon, in the province of...

EPCALM
Mar 24


Author donates book sales to EPCALM
Jonalyn P. Lim, philanthropist-businessperson, recently released her first book of inspiring reflections, which offers some practical...

EPCALM
Mar 18


“Empowered women empower the world”
March 8 International Women’s Day Today, International Women’s Day, we put the spotlight on issues such as gender equality reproductive...

EPCALM
Mar 8


Looking forward with bright hope
Patient Stories Series (No. 17) It was 10 years ago when Elenita Y. Medina received the diagnosis she had long dreaded – her medical...

EPCALM
Mar 7


A story of strength and resilience
Patient Stories Series (No. 16) Amid the challenges of leukemia, Mark Joseph V. Bernardo stands as a testament to resilience and hope....

EPCALM
Feb 27


Cancer Awareness Month No.5 - Some risk factors of leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. It usually involves the...

EPCALM
Feb 20


Living with leukemia through faith and hope
Patient Stories Series (No. 15) About 10 years ago, many had thought she would not have much long to live. At 23 then, Geraldine S....

EPCALM
Feb 20


Cancer Awareness Month No.4 - Senate Bill Seeks to Create the Blood Disease and Transfusion Center
Leukemia is the No. 5 cancer site among Filipino males; it is considered a “silent killer.” In 2015, about 4,270 new cases were diagnosed...

EPCALM
Feb 14


Cancer Awareness Month No.3 - Leukemia patients in PH need government support
A recently published medical journal has noted that the economic burden of leukemia is onerous—carried alone by Filipino patients and...

EPCALM
Feb 11


Cancer Awareness Month No.2 - Leukemia Patients in the Philippines Face Many Challenges
Leukemia patients in the Philippines face many challenges. Financial constraints, psycho-social problems, and limited access to quality...

EPCALM
Feb 6


Cancer Awareness Month No.1 - Leukemia in the Philippines
February is National Cancer Awareness Month . It is a time to educate, advocate, and support. It provides a platform for spreading...

EPCALM
Feb 3
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