For countless families across the Visayas region of the Philippines, Cebu City is the critical hub for childhood cancer. For those who have children battling cancer, Cebu City is the essential, yet distant, hub for cancer care. Many families must travel long hours, leave behind jobs, and navigate unfamiliar environments, all while supporting a child in the fight for their life. Upon arrival, some families face daily housing costs that exceed twice the average daily wage, making it exceptionally difficult to focus on the lifesaving care their child desperately needs.
This is where Everlasting Hope Childhood Cancer Mission becomes a lifeline. Providing a free, safe, and nurturing place to stay, Everlasting Hope does more than offer housing, it cultivates a compassionate community where families can rest, find emotional support, and draw strength during their most challenging moments.
United in Service
Recognizing their profound commitment to families navigating childhood cancer, Avant’s Global Impact team proudly teamed up with Everlasting Hope to host a free medical and dental mission. This initiative focused on caring for the parents, guardians, and siblings who often set aside their own well-being to fully support their child’s healing journey.
To bring this vision to life, we assembled a passionate team of Avant nurses and Avant scholars, partnering with local doctors, dentists, and pharmacists to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to those who need it most.
Together, our volunteers supported 306 mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and community members in countless ways. They provided health screenings, distributed essential food staples, and ushered families efficiently between stations with care. They offered simple but powerful acts of kindness like caring for babies while their parents received their medical and dental checkups and created fun, safe spaces where children could enjoy painting, dancing, and playing.
The resilience displayed by these families is nothing short of inspiring. Organizations like Everlasting Hope ensure they never walk their journeys alone by providing comfort, community, and the necessary foundation for hope, and we are honored to support their meaningful work.
To learn more about Everlasting Hope and their mission in supporting families navigating childhood cancer, you can visit their website at Everlasting Hope – Bringing Hope to Children with Cancer and their Families , and to learn more about Global Impact and how you can help make a difference, visit us at Global Impact | Improving Access to Healthcare & Education Worldwide
