By organizing a gift-giving activity, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continued its support at the Center for Health Improvement and Life Development (CHILD) Haus, a temporary shelter for indigent children with cancer undergoing medical treatment in Manila.
The organization’s gift-giving activity on Dec. 10 provided toys and hygiene kits to over 50 children and teenagers battling cancer.
“It is the spirit of volunteerism that runs in both the PRC and CHILD Haus,” PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang said during the activity.
“We at the PRC, along with our Chairman Richard Gordon, are truly grateful for the opportunity to support these brave children,” she added.
Beyond these gifts, Pang emphasized the PRC’s ongoing blood assistance program for children battling leukemia.
“We are eager to assist those who help themselves,” she said.
She added that the PRC will “continue to explore how we can further support the children.”
It added that since 2022, the PRC provided several units of blood to cancer patients living in CHILD Haus.
Meanwhile, CHILD Haus founder “Mader” Ricky Reyes expressed appreciation for the PRC’s support: “I am very happy with our partnership with the Philippine Red Cross. Tuloy-tuloy ang tulong nila sa amin. (I am very happy with our partnership with the PRC for their continuous aid for us).”
The humanitarian organization also shared that it supported Mader Ricky’s other advocacy, such as the Beauty and Health Caravan launched last March 2022.
The caravan provided beauty care and healthcare services to thousands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao communities.