Our Work: Cancer Treatment
Support for Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment
In 2014, Asia America Initiative began the sponsorship of 100 children with various forms of cancer and genetic diseases at the Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders in Manila, Philippines. In the first year, 49 of our initial 50 patients became cancer-free. We have since added close to 800 children from impoverished agricultural labor families at the House of Hope Center in Davao, Mindanao.
AAI provides life-saving nutrition and gifts to help with trauma and healing for families who often earn less than $5 per day. The program features nutrition, art supplies, storybooks, and toys to instill positive attitudes, love, and care. We are usually graced with participation of the dancing Mascot from the JoliBee restaurant chain. People in much of the under-developed world, such as the Philippines, are unable to afford medical care for life-threatening diseases or access to nutritional support to empower life-saving medicines. Quality medical care does not exist in most areas, and travel to specialized clinics is too expensive for impoverished labor families.
Severe poverty and malnutrition afflict more than 60% of the population. Healing from cancer involves more than medicine; it requires a positive and joyful attitude which is difficult to develop in struggling communities.
Our partner hospitals provide cancer medication free of charge in a systematic manner. AAI supports children receiving treatment by supplementing nutrition to aid in full recovery and increase their lifespan. Books and educational materials are supplied to give education for future success.
This is especially important for young children who need care and guidance. Our art programs, conducted in hospital wards, build a joyful attitude to celebrate life and enhance their healing process.
This program is an international model of donor kindness and corporate social responsibility. By surviving and experiencing hope, the multi-ethnic children inspire their neighbors who live in large severely impoverished communities. This holistic program can empower entire communities to have positive attitudes: Every life matters and it is possible to succeed against all odds.
