Charity fundraiser benefits patients with leukemia
For 20 years now, the Epcalm Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (Epcalm) Foundation has been a beacon of hope for adult leukemia patients and their families. It’s the first, and only nonprofit organization in the country committed to providing comprehensive support and essential services to adult patients during their challenging leukemia journey.
To celebrate its milestone year, Epcalm Foundation spearheaded the inaugural Hope Gala on May 2 with a dinner-concert featuring Concert King Martin Nievera, with guest performances from Ogie Alcasid, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, and Top Suzara. It was hosted by the King of Talk Boy Abunda.
The Hope Gala was held at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort North in Quezon City.
In her video message, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte lauded the accomplishments of Epcalm over the past two decades.
“Epcalm has become a home, a sanctuary, and a source of light—a lifeline—of adult leukemia patients and their families in the country during their dark and challenging journey,” Belmonte, a member of the Epcalm honorary board of trustees, said.
Epcalm founder and board chair Dr. Erlyn Cabanag-Demerre, expressed hope that the foundation will continue its mission to reach out to more needy leukemia patients in the coming years, as she thanked those who helped make The Hope Gala a success. “When hearts unite, healing begins. And when hope is shared, it grows by leaps and bounds,” she said.
The fundraiser was also an occasion to present the Epcalm Board of Trustees, as well as the Honorary Board, which includes Wellington Soong, Tessa Prieto, Pinky Antonio, Nikki Tang, Ruby Chua, and Linda Ley, among others.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the adult leukemia patients and their families serviced by Epcalm, which provides personalized and family-oriented programs and services through its spiritual, medical, and financial service arms.
