A Little Boy Lost, a Little Girl to be Saved

by mathe | Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 2:22 am | Life as I See it |
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A few months ago, I posted about my friend’s son who drowned back in the Philippines. It was such an emotional time for me because I care so much for this friend – a fellow mother, and because of the fact that we would look after the boy when he was a baby, when his mom would be on duty in the hospital.

I cannot imagine the grief of a parent losing a child. Until today, my friend, who works in Canada, is still too emotional to get in touch with me to talk about her grief, except for one short message a month after the incident. I understand her silence perfectly and I can only wait and pray for her in silence, too.

But if a child is still alive with something that can still be done to save his life, then I do not want to keep silent. I want to make noise, to make people aware, to help get the attention of those who can help save his life.

Such is what I am doing now. Serena is a little girl with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer. She was in remission for a while but a few months ago, the cancer has come back and her only chance of making it is for her to go to the United States for a revolutionary treatment. Raising the money needed is her father’s mission now.


If you have something to help them with – cash, a connection to an individual or an organization that can help, please visit the blog set up for the purpose: Help Save Serena (or click the widget in my EntreCard if you are visiting today, June 16). Do pray for her and the whole family as well.


I am doing this appeal not only for Serena and her family, but also for my friend’s little boy. I may not have been able to do something to help him but I can make his death more meaningful by being more concerned about other children like him.


Thank you so much for your help and concern. Let us join hands together to help this little girl and her family – and prove to everyone that bloggers are not just here for the fun of it, but to be of help to the world as well.

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2 Responses

  1. Nessa says:
    June 17, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    I was really touched by this story as well. I am hoping that I can find a way to help her by donating money. Such a beautiful little girl….so sad that we can’t just find a cure for those with this awful disease in all it’s forms.

    Nessa

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  2. Jenaisle says:
    June 20, 2008 at 7:59 am

    I have donated entrecard credits for serena’s cause. I hope it helps even if it is not much. You’re a caring person. Kudos to you.

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