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My battle has just begun
Exactly 16 days ago, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Despite all the tests, medications, complications and even the first chemotherapy I...

Dr. Sarah Moral
Jul 14, 2011


There is a Season
“….To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant,...

EPCALM
Jun 15, 2011


Remembering Karen
Troy Pajarillaga remembers his sister Karen by making a video about her. Karen, a beautiful, young and vibrant lady, full of life and...

Troy Pajarillaga
Apr 7, 2011


Anna Carmela Kho
Anna Carmela Tria Kho, 22 years old, has been recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) last March 16, 2011. Anna...

EPCALM
Apr 5, 2011


EPCALM conducts vigil service for Karen
EPCALM conducted a vigil service for Karen Pajarillaga last Saturday, March 12. Karen joined our Maker last Friday, March 11, 2011,...

EPCALM
Mar 13, 2011


A Vessel for Gifts
When I decided to keep on threading the path bestowed upon me, I have prepared myself for a long wait. I have made”patience” as my...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Mar 12, 2011


Karen needs BMT
Latest doctor’s recommendation on leukemia patient Karen Pajarillaga is that she needs to undergo a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) as soon...

EPCALM
Feb 4, 2011


Showers of Blessings on “EPCALM For Karen”
……Thank you for teaching us the value of sharing. For this we are deeply thankful….” Rain and traffic on December 30, 2010 did not dampen...

EPCALM
Jan 24, 2011


Johnel Candava
Johnel is the eldest of six siblings of Elena Manongsong and Dominador Candava, born on March 8, 1970 in Occidental Mindoro where he...

Johnel Candava
Jan 15, 2011
“EPCALM For Karen” Video
A new “EPCALM For Karen” video is posted in the Vimeo website. See the highlights of the event in said video as captured through the...

Michael Benetua
Dec 30, 2010


The Need for LOVE
At the onset of my illness, a very good friend of mine sympathized with me. I felt her deep sadness along with a question that until now...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Dec 17, 2010


“Handog ng EPCALM” para sa Kapwa
The Llavac and Pangil Christian Fellowships (LCF & PCF) received a timely Christmas gift from the EPCALM team of volunteers on December...

EPCALM
Dec 9, 2010


Maria Ella Cabanlet
Maria Ella Regondola-Cabanlet, wife of Stephen Cabanlet (a Philippine Marine Officer), was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia...

EPCALM
Dec 9, 2010


Until The Break Of Dawn
Indeed “The night is darkest before the break of dawn.” In my eight month post transplant period the scourge inflicted upon my body and...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Dec 8, 2010


Karen Pajarillaga and Roni Jr. through EPCALM are Featured in SPIRIT 105.3 FM
We just wanted to share with you the wonderful and inspiring words that Mr. Tim Moore shared with SPIRIT 105.3 FM. Thanks, Tim! “…Scott...

Tim Moore
Dec 3, 2010


Karen Community Fund Raiser Rescheduled
“EPCALM for Karen”,a community fund raising event originally scheduled on December 19, 2010 will be moved to December 30, 2010. New...

EPCALM
Dec 1, 2010


Karen Pajarillaga
Karen Flores Pajarillaga (one on the left), 33, has been diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) last March/April 2010. At that...

EPCALM
Oct 31, 2010


Community Fund Raiser for Karen
In line with the vision of the Foundation to develop the bayanihan spirit in helping leukemia patients, EPCALM is launching a community...

EPCALM
Sep 24, 2010


God’s Gift . . . My Strength and My Shield
Almost ten years ago I also wrote about this man. I am not a writer but the article (which was published in the official paper of PMC)...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Aug 3, 2010


When All Are Gone
I am reluctant to make any kind of “updates” the past few days, as putting my mind into words seems to be a hard “task” for me these...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Jul 28, 2010


City of Lights
DEATH is an inevitable reality that freezes everyone with fear. Less powerful than love yet it has more capacity than love to change a...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Jul 7, 2010


Selfish Wish
Tomorrow is my 30th day since I was discharged from the hospital. They said that most patients get readmitted in two to three weeks time...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Jun 10, 2010


From the Inside
Finally I am now admitted at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of St. Luke’s Medical Center. The agony of waiting is now being paid with a...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Mar 17, 2010


It’s My Time Now – Ella Cabanlet
Since the day I was sentenced to live my life differently, it has been my husband who corresponded with friends and acquaintances in my...

Dr. Maria Ella Cabanlet
Mar 16, 2010
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