My Journey – Sarah Moral
I’ve been keeping these events in my diary. I thought of sharing it with you, my family and friends who support me endlessly. I also took advantage of this day that I feel strong. This is my journey.. (you … Continued
Sarah Moral – Prayers Can Move Mountains
Prayers Can Move Mountains It has been almost 2 months since I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. I thought ok, cancer, chemo, endure the effects of chemo then I will be fine. I never thought that the battle would … Continued
Jessel Dancel-Hsu
Jessel with brother Manuel (left) and EPCALM Executive Director Cesar Dumogho (center) As soon as Manuel Dancel found out that his sister, Jessel Dancel Hsu was diagnosed to have leukemia, he wasted no time in searching for avenues of help … Continued
My Need for Rain – Ella Cabanlet
Here I am again, very late at night trying my luck on my brain freeze. For the past months since my last update, I could not make up my mind on what to say to people who had been following … Continued
My battle has just begun – Sarah Moral
Exactly 16 days ago, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Despite all the tests, medications, complications and even the first chemotherapy I recently went through, the thought of having Leukemia hasn’t really sunk in yet. Everything just happened so quickly. Cliché … Continued
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, and a time to pluck up that which is planted….” … Continued
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 promise has touched the lives of others and continues to touch each of us today. May her life … Continued
Anna Carmela Kho
Anna Carmela Tria Kho, 22 years old, has been recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) last March 16, 2011. Anna Carmela was referred to doctors for evaluation of Pancytopenia, a medical condition in which there is a reduction in … Continued
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, after battling Leukemia for more than a year. She was 33 years old. During the vigil service, the EPCALM Choir … Continued
A Vessel for Gifts – Ella Cabanlet
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 everyday mantra as I expect more pain and unexpected abnormal laboratory results for several months, and even years, more. … Continued
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 as possible, to take advantage of the remission window that she is currently experiencing. As Leukemia is a race … Continued
Showers of Blessings on “EPCALM For Karen”
“……Thank you for teaching us the value of sharing. For this we are deeply thankful….” RICO CALERO, Entrepreneur Rain and traffic on December 30, 2010 did not dampen the spirits of EPCALM supporters, volunteers, friends and residents of the … Continued