by Kristia Solete | Mar 1, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Blindsided by a diagnosis she’d never heard of—Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome (VKH)—Ana felt overwhelmed and uncertain about what lay ahead. Though she was familiar with other eye ailments, this particular condition was entirely new to her. “It was severely...
by Kristia Solete | Mar 1, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Working hard to support his family, Alexander De Leon was taking on extra work as a plumber after his regular job. One day, as he was riding home on his motorbike, he got a flat tire and crashed into some rocks by the roadside. The accident left Alexander with serious...
by Kristia Solete | Feb 28, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies, Volunteer Story
Marilyn Teodoro, a 50-year-old businesswoman, embodies the spirit of giving. A long-time Operation Blessing (OB) donor, her journey took a powerful turn when she finally joined the mission as a volunteer. Here’s what she has to say: “OB’s medical missions is different...
by Kristia Solete | Feb 21, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
“There are people who have sight but are unable to see light in their lives because they don’t know God.” This was the deep realization of 71-year-old Elito Arizala, who has been blind for more than a decade, the first patient in line during our Medical Brigade in...
by Kristia Solete | Feb 19, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
More than four years ago, Norie’s husband died due to complications from arthritis. Despite this, the 39-year-old mother of three showed strength, taking on the roles of both father and mother for her children. Her youngest, Shameber, was born with clubfoot,...
by Kristia Solete | Feb 15, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
While carrying out her duties as a street sweeper in Bagong Silang, Caloocan, 48-year-old Catherine Gilles was hit by a fast-approaching car, leaving her left leg bruised and injured. This incident has made it difficult for her to walk, forcing her to take days off...
