The Hemophilia Association of
the Philippines for Love and Service (HAPLOS-Manila) celebrated Hemophilia Day
on April 15, 2012. As planned during the last lobbying meeting in February,
representatives from the other hemophilia organizations attended. HAPI-C
volunteers Jurich Sungcad and Edwardson Co were sent to Manila for the event.
The event started with a
motorcade– a convoy of vehicles, decorated with balloons and tarpaulins that
would aware the public of the existence of a Hemophilia Group, passed through
some major roads in Manila. This was followed by a stop-over at Philippine
General Hospital to confer a certificate of appreciation to a doctor for her
unswerving support and advocacy to the group. The motorcade ended at Aqua
Sphere located in Malate.
At Aqua Sphere, a 5-minute
slideshow of “HAPLOS through the Years” was presented, made by Jarred
Formalejo. HAPLOS Vice-President Mrs. Marrieta Charvet gave a speech while the
video was being presented. It showed a
glimpse of how HAPLOS started out and eventually became a foundation, and its
purpose of existence and the highlight of the presentation that Hemophiliacs
could give and contribute to the betterment of the country.
Afterwards, physiatrist Dr.
Bee Giok Tan-Sales gave a lecture on the importance of proper exercise particularly for hemophilia patients. An open
forum followed and Edwarsdson Co from HAPI-C inquired about the suitability of
yoga for hemophilia patients. Dr. Tan-Sales then affirmed that only some of the
yoga positions are suitable for the advanced positions in yoga require rigorous
strength and flexibility training, that they may put Hemophiliacs into danger. Later,
hematologist Dr. Flerida Hernandez also gave a lecture on hemophilia care.
Dr. Bee Giok Tan-Sales during her lecture on proper exercise for hemophilia patients
Dr. Flerida Hernandez with Jurich Sungcad (left) and Edwardson Co of HAPI-C
Lunch
break followed after the open forum and a friendly chat among the participating
people ensued. The venue had a swimming pool, occupied mostly by child patients
and their siblings. After lunch, HAPLOS had a special guest performer to sing
for the event, the niece of renowned Filipina celebrity Sharon Cuneta. She
performed a few numbers and hemophilia day ended afterwards.
(left) with Blood Brothers Aid (BBA) officers ; (right) Paula Cuneta performing for HAPLOS
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