PAMPANGA GOV EXTENDS MEDICAL HELP TO 42 CHILDREN WITH LEUKEMIA, LIVER PROBLEMS

BY RUDY ABULAR

The provincial government of Pampanga on Monday extended medical treatment to some 42 children suffering with leukemia and liver problems.

Pampanga Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda said the project was the highlight of his birthday  celebration by bringing smiles to 31 children with leukemia and 11 other kids who have liver ailments.

The celebration was followed by a sumptuous meal at a globally-renowned fast-food chain in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

The governor said celebrating with a purpose imbues his birthday with deeper meaning and fulfillment. 

“Malapit sa puso ko ang mga batang ito, dahil sa kabila ng hirap na kanilang nararanasan sa kanilang murang edad, nagagawa pa rin nilang ngumiti at magbigay ng pag-asa sa mga may kapareho nila ng sitwasyon,” said Pineda

According to Pineda the time he spent with the kids was self-fulfillment and a gift to himself. He also urged parents and guardians to remain strong in the midst of challenges.

“Alam ko po, mahirap, pero importante na kayo pong mga magulang, ipakita ninyo na malakas ang loob niyo. Sa awa po ng Diyos, malalampasan din natin ito basta palagi lang tayong magdarasal,” he said.

Jennifer Ramos, mother of a 9-year-old leukemia patient, fought back tears as she expressed gratitude to the governor.

“Since day one, palagi pong nandyan sa tabi namin si governor. Hindi niya kami pinababayaan, sobrang laking tulong po na nandiyan po sa amin kasama is Vice Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda. Ang pagmamahal at pagkalinga nila sa mga anak namin ay walang katumbas,” Ramos said.

Aside from the food treat, the children also received ₱20,000 cash money from the governor and another ₱5,000 financial assistance as part of the quarterly support they regularly receive from the provincial government through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office.