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Rene says “I Am Willing”
Leukemia patient Rene Macalalad visited the EPCALM office recently to say thanks for all the help that the Foundation has afforded him...

EPCALM
Feb 13, 2013


Hibernating
I have tried so many times to write everything that comes into my mind but I could not organize them into something that would make...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Feb 12, 2013


The Road to Four Million
I feel like I am in “de- ja- vu”. I had this same experience during my first cycle of chemotherapy, only now, the “roasting” is a lot...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Feb 12, 2013


Snatched Away . . . just like that!
Sleep has eluded me again for three straight nights now. This reminds me of my favorite borrowed dictum that “….sleep is the only thing...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Feb 11, 2013


Flight Delayed for Paolo
Flight Delayed. Flight delayed: a term often found at the airports, caused by various reasons, i.e. unavailable aircraft, increased...

Lukas Nelson
Jan 22, 2013


Rene’s Hope Springs Eternal
Rene Macalalad’s hope rests on God. He thanks and praises Him for his new trial, because now, Rene finds reason and purpose in Life: to...

EPCALM
Jan 20, 2013


Paolo’s Strength Comes From Family
Paolo Luces, Leukemia patient, is visited by a group of Far Eastern University (FEU) NSTP Students. Read more of this visit, plus see...

FEU NSTP Students
Jan 19, 2013


Brief Encounters with Mischelle
Leukemia Patient Mischelle Cuajotor is interviewed by a group of Far Eastern University (FEU) NSTP students. Following is their article:...

FEU NSTP Students
Jan 19, 2013


Rovil’s Miracle For The Day
Rovil Villas, a 22 year old newly registered nurse from Angono, Rizal, was first diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in May...

EPCALM
Jan 14, 2013


BloodWorks: A Testament To The Filipino’s Indomitable Spirit
Filipinos have a unique character trait that has been carried on through generations, whether it be in the 15th Century, 19th Century or...

EPCALM
Nov 15, 2012


Rovil Villas – Nipped in the Bud
Just when Rovil was ready and prepared to face life in full bloom, her career has been nipped in the bud by Leukemia. Let us journey...

Rovil Villas
Nov 11, 2012


Mischelle's Choice
“...Life will knock us down, but we can choose whether or not to get back up...” – Mr. Han (Karate Kid - 2010) Nothing is impossible –...

FEU NSTP Students
Sep 14, 2012


Arlene Bismanos
Last January 2011, Arlene Danugo Bisamos, married to Erwin Bisamos (33), residing in Blk 28 LRT, Barangay Gregoria de Jesus, GMA, Cavite,...

EPCALM
Sep 5, 2012


EPCALM For Karen Slideshow
Community Fund Raiser for Leukemia Patient Karen Pajarillaga, held at the BF Homes Executive Village Association (HEVA) Clubhouse at BF...

EPCALM
Apr 4, 2012


Ryan Angelias – Only Child, Only Hope
Not many will look back to the period of their early twenties and see a time heavy with medical trials. Our friend, Ryan, will belong to...

Lukas Nelson
Mar 22, 2012


A Councilor’s Story
A Resolution of Support for the Fun Run against Leukemia and (for) our fellow Batangueño, Mr. Glenn Mayo, was passed and approved (by)...

Claudette Ambida
Mar 12, 2012


New Hope, New Beginning
Losing someone dear to you is never easy. Losing someone whom you knew you can lose anytime isn’t easier at all. But losing someone you...

Kristine G. Balmes
Feb 24, 2012


While I Was Sleeping
I had status epilepticus: a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizures. Definitions vary but this...

Dr. Sarah Moral
Feb 10, 2012


Let Our Light Shine
Reuniting with old friends and batchmates we haven’t seen in 23 or so years was enlightening. Some still look the same while others...

Kristine G. Balmes
Feb 2, 2012


Glenn Mayo
Glenn Mayo is a 36 year old OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) who has been diagnosed with meningitis and AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia)...

Lukas Nelson
Jan 13, 2012
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