GORGY RULA
Taos-pusong nagpasalamat ang mag-asawang Anthony "Ka Tunying" at Rossel Taberna kina Ogie Alcasid, Lani Misalucha, Darren, at Julie Anne San Jose na nag-perform sa kanilang benefit concert na pinamagatang Thrive: A Symphony of Thriving Stories, na ginanap sa Metrotent, Pasig, noong Huwebes, September 26, 2024.
Ang kinita ng concert ay ibinigay sa mga kid patients ng Cancer and Hematology Center of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center.
Ito kasi ang matagal nang gustong gawin ng panganay ng mag-asawa na si Zoey, na na-diagnose ng ALL o Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia noong siya ay 11 years old.
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ZOEY AND HELGA'S SONG NUMBER
Ang bunsong kapatid na si Helga ang nag-donate ng kanyang bone marrow dahil siya lang ang nag-match kay Zoey.
Dumaan si Zoey sa chemotherapy bago nag-pandemic, at nag-relapse ito sa ikalawang round ng cancer, nag-morph, at naging mas mapanganib.
Kaya dinala siya sa Singapore dahil hindi iyon kayang i-treat sa Pilipinas.
Ngayon ay okay na okay na ang kalagayan ni Zoey.
ZOEY'S BIRTHDAY WISH
Last September 5 ay ipinagdiwang niya ang kanyang 16th birthday, at ito ang hiling niya bilang celebration: makapagbigay ng tulong sa mga batang cancer patients.
Kaya binuo ng mag-asawang Ka Tunying at Rossel Taberna itong benefit concert, at isinabay na rin ang celebration ng 18th anniversary ng Outbox Media Powerhouse Corporation.
Bago nag-perform ang apat na artists, nagbigay ng pahayag ang magkapatid na Zoey at Helga.
Nagpasalamat si Zoey sa kanyang pamilya, sa mga tumulong, nanalangin na malagpasan niya ang sakit.
Bahagi ng kanyang talumpati, “I am so grateful for all the help I received along the way. It has inspired me to pay it forward and help others who are going through similar experiences.
"I believe that everyone deserves to feel supported and understood, regardless of their circumstances.
"I remember the day I was diagnosed with ALL. All I could do was cry, because even at that young age, I knew I would have to go through a long and painful journey.
"But honestly, this entire experience has taught me so much about myself and the world around me.
"I’ve gained a new perspective on life and a deeper appreciation for the simple things. I’ve also learned the importance of faith, resilience, and thriving.
"I am eternally grateful to God for giving me a second chance at life. I feel a deep sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference in the world.
"I want to dedicate my life to helping others with cancer and being a source of hope and support."
JERRY OLEA
THRIVE'S BENEFICIARY
Marami ang tumulong at nag-sponsor kaya umabot ng PHP3.5M ang nalikom.
Ibinigay na ng pamilya ang buong halaga bago pa nagsimula ang benefit concert.
Tinanggap ang donasyong ito ng mga PCMC doctors na sina Dr. Cindy Faye Alim-Marquez, Dr. Marieleise Afable, Dr. Sonia Gonzalez, Dr. Norma Zamora, Dr. Joseph Vincent Eric Alba, at Dr. Lorraine Marie Item.
Ibig iparating ng mag-asawang Ka Tunying at Rossel ang kanilang pasasalamat sa mga nag-sponsor, kabilang dito ang UAAGI: Baic, Chery, Foton, Lynk & Co, San Miguel Corporation, Villar City, Vista Estates, Ever Bilena, RC Ramos Construction Corporation, Mr. Antonio Chua Jr., Ms. Alice Eduardo, Cherylume, Stronghold Insurance Company, Jullien and Jorel, One Top Medical System Resources, Uratex, RRJ, Mana Town Center, Nobel’s Travel and Tours, Senator Win Gatchalian, Poweredge, Proyoung Medical and Dental Clinic, R33 Cars, Urban Luggage, Ideal Vision Center, Dentacare Philippines, Filinvest Development Corp., JC Organic Barley, JG Summit Holdings Inc., Justright Healthcare, Cherub Baby Wipes, P.A. Properties, and Converge ICT.
Sakto namang ang buwan ng Setyembre ay ang pagdiriwang ng Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
NOEL FERRER
THRIVE CONCERT PERFORMERS
Nagpasalamat din sina Ogie Alcasid, Lani Misalucha, Julie Anne San Jose, at Darren dahil naging bahagi sila ng Thrive benefit concert.
Binalikang-tanaw ni Lani ang mga pinagdaanan noong nalamang may hearing problem siya.
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Nagpapasalamat siya sa Panginoon dahil kahit nandiyan pa rin ang kanyang karamdaman ay nakapag-adjust na siya rito.
Alam rin daw niyang mas mahirap ang pinagdaanan ng mga batang may cancer.
“Para sa akin, walang kapantay ang you know pinagdadaanan ng mga batang ito. Siyempre sa tayong mga adult, it’s so hard for us to see them suffer,” pakli ni Lani Misalucha.
Samantala, nag-enjoy nang husto ang mga nanood ng benefit concert nang humataw na si Ogie Alcasid ng mga signature songs niya.
Ipinost niya sa Instagram ang video kung saan makikitang nakisayaw ang audience sa kanya.
Nasa caption nito, “Another night of performing and it is always a pleasure seeing the crowd enjoy!! TY to the Taberna’s for inviting me to perform for agreat cause.
"Great seeing @myjaps @darrenespanto and of course singing with the great @lanimisalucha.”