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Employee and doctors' donation drive funds programs for cancer patients

Published Jun 11, 2025 04:58 pm
In photo (L-R): Ronna Layton, Human Resources; Luzviminda Nietes, Business Planning and Development Director; Jill Alvarez, CSIO Head; Dr. Cherry Fernando, Cancer Institute Head; Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, Manila Medical Services Inc. Vice Chairman; Arlene P. Ledesma, MDH President; Dr. Hian Ho N. Kua, Hospital Director; Karen Martinez, Human Resource Director
In photo (L-R): Ronna Layton, Human Resources; Luzviminda Nietes, Business Planning and Development Director; Jill Alvarez, CSIO Head; Dr. Cherry Fernando, Cancer Institute Head; Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, Manila Medical Services Inc. Vice Chairman; Arlene P. Ledesma, MDH President; Dr. Hian Ho N. Kua, Hospital Director; Karen Martinez, Human Resource Director
The sixth Celebration of Life and Legacy of Dr. George S.K. Ty, Manila Doctors Hospital’s late Chairman, held in November 2024 was culminated in a display of compassion and commitment with the official turnover of monetary donation from the Cups of Courage, Brew for Hope Commemoration Drive in support for cancer patients.
Dr. Cherry Fernando, Cancer Institute Head and Mr. Aniceto Sobrepeña, MMSI Vice Chairman participated in the Cups of Courage, Brew for Hope commemoration drive in support for cancer patients last November 2024
Dr. Cherry Fernando, Cancer Institute Head and Mr. Aniceto Sobrepeña, MMSI Vice Chairman participated in the Cups of Courage, Brew for Hope commemoration drive in support for cancer patients last November 2024
Dr. Cherry Fernando, Cancer Institute Head and Mr. Aniceto Sobrepeña, MMSI Vice Chairman participated in the Cups of Courage, Brew for Hope commemoration drive in support for cancer patients last November 2024
Dr. Cherry Fernando, Cancer Institute Head and Mr. Aniceto Sobrepeña, MMSI Vice Chairman participated in the Cups of Courage, Brew for Hope commemoration drive in support for cancer patients last November 2024
Last November 2024, MDH honored its late Chairman through the commemoration drive participated by its employees and doctors. The proceeds of the pledge drive are dedicated to supporting cancer patients through the Box of Hope project and cancer support groups. Each cup of coffee purchased on that day is equivalent to a pledge to fund the Box of Hope for Cancer Institute and for the cancer support group of the Corporate Social Initiatives Office (CSIO).
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Box of Hope
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Box of Hope - Colorectal Cancer
Box of Hope - Colorectal Cancer
Box of Hope - Colorectal Cancer
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Box of Hope
A total of Php56,956.00 was turned over to the Cancer Institute and CSIO last May 28, 2025. Dr. Cherry Fernando, Head of Cancer Institute, expressed her gratitude for the community fund drive. “This contribution will be used to prepare and distribute Boxes of Hope - a special care package that will bring comfort and encouragement to cancer patients”. Dr. Fernando emphasized that more than the physical care package, the Box of Hope is a reminder that cancer patients are not alone in their journey. Launched last October 2024, the Box of Hope includes thoughtful items that provide warmth, inspiration, and support to the patients’ journey.

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