Healed through Kapwa. Healed through you.
KKMK's programs help transform our beneficiaries' lives. See where they are now and how they were assisted.
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Neil Mark, Batang K member who is now free from cancer
The family of Neilmark Estorque went to KKMK in 2015 to find support for their son who was suffering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
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Christian Bulac is finished with his chemotherapy!At the age of 3 years old, Christian began his battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Four years later, he has completed his chemotherapy sessions and is now more energetic than ever.
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Kim Arape had a successful operation on her mandibular massKim Arape and her family appealed for assistance for the treatment of her mandibular mass. In August 2010, Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko aired Kim's appeal on national television. Kim's illness was treated through the help of sponsors for her operation.
As Kim puts it, "Malaki po ang pagbabago kasi 'pag lumalabas po ako dati, maraming nagtitinginan sa akin, minsan po nilalait ako. Ngayon po, parang ano na po, normal na po. Balik sa dati po. [There has been a massive change when I go out. Before people stared. Sometimes they make fun of me. Now it's like normal.]" |
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Jessica Borja thanks donors and sponsors for her successful operationIn 2019, Weljen Quizon, the husband of Jessica, reached out to the foundation as his wife was suffering from a mandibular mass. With the help of our partners in SM Foundation and East Avenue Medical Center, we were able to provide help for Jessica. Her mandibular mass was removed.
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Charles Ramos' immune system stopped attacking his brain cells
Charles, a weak and fragile child battling a condition called autoimmune encephalitis, along with his father, visited the KKMK office. Years later, he returned to our office as a shy kid, but with a big smile on his face as he was cured from his condition.
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Nanay Leoncia's ovarian growth removedNanay Leoncia expresses her thanks to the sponsors of her operations. Thanks, also, to those who shared her appeal that could have bridged her to the sponsor.
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Mang Leonides finally gets an artificial leg
Mang Leonides is highly emotional about the artificial leg he received from our regular prosthesis donor, Rennier Reodonga. With the help of wonderful donors, like Rennier, KKMK is able to help even diabetic patients like Mr. Bejar.
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Jaylyn Lachica completes three operations for imperforate anusThe Lachica family from Iloilo is one of the thousands of people stricken by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2012. After courageously embarking on a journey to Manila to find help for their beloved daughter, the parents of Jaylyn Lachica found support to achieve their goal for their daughter.
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Jimmy Marinduque's jaw growth is removed. His jaw is reconstructed.
As the brother how stands as the father figure to his siblings, Jimmy, worked hard to get full support for the treatment of the ameloblastoma on his jaw. As soon as his mass was removed and his jaw was restored he returned back to his siblings in the province he immediately traveled back.
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Arthur Young successful with his mission to help cure his cataractArthur Young travelled all the way from Antique to Manila to seek assistance for the operation of his cataract. He did not fail with his mission as he found allies with the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation and SM Foundation. Thanks to all other who made it possible for Manong Arthur to clearly see the world again.
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Raizza Balderama successfully undergoes 2 operations
Baby Raizza undergoes 2 operations---removal of the a growth on the nose, and and insertion of a VP shunt---through the help of KKMK Foundation. With the removal of the massive growth on her nose and the insertion of the VP shunt, you can see the joy and comfort this has brought her and her parents.
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Aaliyah Sanchez receives nebulizerAaliyah Pearl Sanchez suffering from Pneumonia and Cerebral Palsy receives the suction machine and nebulizer her mom requests. Mom Iresme is grateful that her daughter can breathe with more ease. Thank you to the anonymous donor.
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Charm Aquino achieves completion of chemotherapyBack in 2012, Ms. Rowena Aquino requested for help for her daughter Charm suffering from an illness called Burkitt 's Lymphoma. With the help of a sponsor, Charm has completed her chemotherapy sessions. Now, Charm is free from her illness and currently attending school.
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Chloe Barcebal gets her tumor removed"Nagpapasalamat ako sa Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko at GMA.Para akong nabunutan ng tinik at saka nabigyan ng direksyon ang buhay namin. [ I would like to thank Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko and GMA. It is like a heavy weight is lifted from our shoulders and our lives were given direction again.]"
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"Maraming, maraming salamat po kay Dr. Esquejo... at sa lahat po ng tumulong sa anak ko, lalung-lalo na po sa PBM, [Thank you to Dr. Equejo... at to everyone how helped my child, especially to PBM]." said Marivic during her interview with the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko.
Thank you very much to the Philippine Band of Mercy for its continued support to children and people with cleft lip and palette. |
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Reneiro Canubay overcomes leukemia
Reneiro was diagnosed in 2008 with leukemia and joined the Batang K program of KKMK the following year. He shares the challenges of undergoing chemotherapy. Now he is cancer free.
"Pinapasalamatan ko po lahat ng doktor sa PCMC, ang Batang K program, ang Cancer Warriors. Sa mga batang nagche-chemotherapy pa, wag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa dahil gagaling din po kayo. Maraming salamat po. [I would like to thank all the doctors of PCMC, the Batang K Program and Cancer Warriors. To children undergoing chemotherapy, don't give up. Thank you.]" |
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Young lady Roslie can now apply for work and feel good about it
Roslie Himongala is a young lady who came to KKMK to get help for a massive growth at her lower back. After two operations, see her look normal again as she prepares to apply for work.
"Lakasan niyo ang loob niyo. Magbabago din ang buhay niyo katulad ko. Huwag kayong mawalan ng pagasa. Katulad ko, ilan taon akong nagdurusa. 19 years. [Be courageous. Your life will improve like me. Don't loose hope. Like me, I sufferred for many years. 19 years.]" |
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Jake Palana behaves differently after he gets his tumor removed
Lola Joaquina, grandmother of baby Jake Palana, shares how baby Jake went from sleeping all day to one that is very active after the operation.
"Maraming salamat sa SM Foundation sa pagbibigay sa amin ng pinansyal para maoperahan si baby, sa mga gamot. Sana po marami pa kayong matulungan na gaya naming walang pera." [Thank you to SM Foundation for the financial assistance to cover the operation and medicines of baby Jake. I hope you can continue to help many more like us who can't afford it.]" |