Comments for AVON Race to 125,000 Kisses

Comment on Share your Story by Agnes Marie Lopez-Villano

Agnes Marie Lopez-Villano — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:11:13 +0000

I was a cervical cancer patient way back in April, 1991. Before I discovered I had cervical cancer, I was a working student taking up Law on a full load basis and a working mother of two (2) kids.

I underwent two (2) major operations in one (1) day (cone biopsy) and radical hysterectomy two (2) hours after being in the Recovery Area. I saw my blood literally oozing out like a fountain after my first operation (cone biopsy) because a vein in my cervix ruptured and despite all the injections, the hemorrhage could not be controlled. I was shaking and feeling cold because my blood pressure was going down and I was literally bathing in my own blood.

My son and daughter (then grades IV and III, respectively) saw me in that condition. I cannot forget that my son even recounted that he saw blood scattered up to the floor where my hospital bed was stationed. Despite my weakening body, I thought that I had to fight, I had to live, because my children were still so young and helpless.

I was a single parent at that time and I cannot gamble on my children’s future, not knowing whether or not they would be well taken cared of, in case I die. I had to fight for them… So, I asked God for strength and for restoration of my health. I prayed for that one miracle called LIFE…

I want to share my story because I want to inspire others to continue believing in miracles because they STILL DO HAPPEN. After my operations, I continued taking up College of Law, became a lawyer after 4 1/2 years of study, and was able to send my children to De La Salle University. I am proud to tell the whole world that my GOD is a faithful GOD and HE grants our prayers, as long as we BELIEVE.

Twenty years after I survived cancer, I am now the proud mother of Dr. Rey-an Niño L. Garcia, Chief Resident Doctor at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery of De La Salle University Hospital located at Dasmariñas Cavite. On the other hand, my daughter, Ma. Margarita L. Laurena became a psychologist, and is a volunteer missionary in Thailand.

I want to inspire others to keep the faith and keep on believing that THERE IS HOPE…

Comment on Share your Story by Kris

Kris — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:44:45 +0000

I am late to submit my story. I’m an ordinary husband who wants to join this event because aside of I’m interested in running, jogging and exercise, I want to be included to this “Historical Event.” I also want to promote the theme not only to my family but also to other people who are not aware to breast cancer. I have sisters, aunties, grandmothers, girl friends and neighbors who can suffer this cancer and through my participation, they may encourage to join to it. Thanks:)

Comment on Share your Story by Jenny Escobar

Jenny Escobar — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:25:47 +0000

Well maybe this is the RUN i have always been waiting for. . . . the start of my healthy routin. . .so many RUN opportunities but had no urge to go and join. This time. . . I will join a RUN for a cause. . . . Me witnessing my Aunt during her chemo treatment, her sufferings during her breast cancer battle till her passing away. . .its been 30 years but still I can remember those days. . . . In memory of my favorite Aunty Lina. . . I will offer this RUN for her death anniversary. . .LOVE U AUNTY LINA and this RUN is for you. . .and this BIG KISS is for YOU and all you Cancer Victims/Survivors. . .MWAAAAAAAAH MWAAAAAH MWAAAAAAAH :-*

Comment on Share your Story by Bernadette B. Arcangel

Bernadette B. Arcangel — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:17:41 +0000

Hi there! I know that this is too late already anyhow still want to share my story for the benfit of concern individuals. When I graduated from college last 2004, I found out that I have a stone in my right breast. I cried a lot and wondered where did I get that. Until I came to visit our family doctor and she confirmed that I need to go through an operation for this has to be removed right away since I was experiencing sudden pain from time to time. I didn’t show up on the day of the operation and went to PGH. The doctors aren’t that nice that made me feel more nervous. Same thing, the doctor told me that I need to go through the operation. I felt so bad and so worried when a surgeon approach me and she told me that we are on the same boat. She also told me that I don’t need to go through the process if I am not confident about it and observe the stone if it changes in size, etc. I felt so revived and I believed then that God sent me an angel. I kept on praying about it for my late aunt on the mother side sufferred with a breast cancer. I told it to my loveones and I asked them to pray for me. I have attended some healing mass in Manila and even asked pastors and priest to lay their hands on me. And one night, I just wanted to cry out loud to the Lord for I can barely handle things in my life anymore, I asked HIM to heal me spiritually, emotionally and physically. In God’s grace God healed me. I do not have that stone anymore. Should you wish to ask for prayer of healing or something please feel free to send me an email at yourstruly_berna@yahoo.com. Please remember that God heals if we surrender everything to HIM and fully give our faith and trust to HIM. Thank you po!

Comment on Share your Story by Jennielyn L. Malapitan

Jennielyn L. Malapitan — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:46:45 +0000

I just want to tell them that… “you’ll never walk alone…”

Comment on Share your Story by Bernadette Alcantara

Bernadette Alcantara — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:06:19 +0000

It can be a frightening and vulnerable time when someone is diagnosed with breast cancer – both for the patient as well as for their family members and friends.
When you or a loved one is faced with the frightening diagnosis of breast cancer, it’s natural to experience feelings like hopelessness, fear, and despair. In those moments, we are most in need of simple words and actions that can bring comfort, faith, and the hope of healing.

The reason why i want to join the Avon Race to 125,000 kisses is to show Filipino women’s who was diagnosed with breast cancer the love and faith i have for them, i may not have much money to give but at least in a simple way i showed them that i care. I am also a women who might have Breast Cancer in the future (we cannot say what might happen).

Let’s all fight breast cancer.

Comment on Share your Story by Mye

Mye — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:46:44 +0000

Running is one way I can find and feel a bit of fresh air to get recharged, refreshed, rejuvenated, especially whenever I am upset about something or some things. It helps me in stressing out, in clearing my mind from time to time. I like it so much every time I feel the cool breeze, the whispering air on my face. It makes me feel so free that I also feel I could do anything.

I also started believing that if I run every now and then the lumps that grow in me from time to time would not turn into an untreatable tumor, would stop from growing until finally they grow no more.

I have already undergone 4 cyst removal operations, though they’re all benign on findings, thank God. Right now there’s another one I just found out, though I haven’t seen a doctor yet to confirm it. It’s bigger compared to the last 4. I’m praying, hoping it’ll be the same as the first 4 that have come and go – benign, nothing…to worry.

I am thinking now that if I keep running from time to time eventually these lumps would stop growing in me, setting me free. ^_^

Comment on Share your Story by chowk9

chowk9 — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:38:31 +0000

It’s my small way of helping this cause… not just being able to join and get the loot bag or breaking your personal records, it’s the advocacy of AVON to promote awareness about breast cancer(and to save lives as well) and I hope that in my small way I can contribute to end this fight against breast cancer. 

Comment on Share your Story by rianne verzo

rianne verzo — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:09:18 +0000

This is my first time to join this Avon Run. I am a cancer survivor and I’ve been running for more than two years already. It always lightens up my heart when I join runs that can help spread awareness about cancer. It’s my small way to take part in helping those in need. I encourage friends to take on running..to somehow share a little part of their time to this cause. I know that when I I cross the finish line, I will make someone smile.

Comment on Share your Story by yczhn

yczhn — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:01:09 +0000

I running for my mom, for all the pain she endured, the smiles she held and courage she showed and for the battle she’d never won…