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150 pediatric cancer patients graduate

All thanks to I Want To Share Foundation

Published Mar 7, 2024 01:15 pm

Helping thousands of pediatric patients from PGH (Philippine General Hospital), I Want To Share Foundation (IWTS) recently held its "Can Beat It" Graduation Ceremony. Now on its third run, this event is a heartfelt celebration of resilience, courage, and triumph over the childrens’ battle over cancer.
 

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CAn Beat It 2024 graduates


Held at the Manila Prince Hotel, one of the foundation’s supporters, this year’s ceremony welcomed additional 150 child graduates who have survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors, lymphoma, osteosarcoma, retinoblastoma, and other cancer diagnoses. Each graduate went on stage in traditional graduation attire and were awarded with certificates which symbolized their incredible achievement.
 

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Top row: Mic Coson, Mandy Romero, Jerik Santos, Sheila Romero, Kathy Ventura, Benj Ramos, Lloyd Macdonald, and Steffy and Victor Gerona. Second row: Chris Newport, Milka Romero, Pam Solilapsi, and Migs Guerrero
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Ruffa Gutierrez, Sheila Romero, Jojie Dingcong, Gary Valenciano, and Linda Ley

 

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Kathy Ventura, Carina Ventura, Robby Carmona, Sheila Romero, Gary Valenciano, Talia Asuncion, and Linda Ley



 

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Sheryl Torres, Sheila Romero, Steff Platon, Cara de Ocampo, and Kimi Martinez


"Through it all, you, our esteemed graduates, have remained steadfast in your determination to overcome. Your journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit,” said Sheila Romero, founder and chairwoman of IWTS. She also honored the patients’ families who have served as pillars of strength, love, and unwavering support.
 

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The IWTS ladies. Top row: Talia Asuncion, Bonnie Tan, Aid Halili, Kathy Ventura, Sheila Romero, Monika Ravanera, and Robby Carmona. Second row: Suzette Ayson, Cory Untalan, Carina Ventura, and Atty. Dey Dimaandal



 

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Cory Untalan, Mandy Romero, Venice Bektas, Ruffa Gutierrez, Sheila Romero, H.E. Constance See Sin Yuan (Ambassador of Singapore), Suzette Ayson, and Dr. Patricia Alcasabas


Her Excellency Constance See Sin Yuan, Ambassador of Singapore, was the keynote speaker during the event. The commencement exercise was capped off with a memorable performance by renowned singer and songwriter, Gary Valenciano, who shared his personal testimony on battling the Big C. His message of strength and resilience proves that there is always hope—no matter what situation you are in. 

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