Help A Friend

Rose is a good friend and an office mate for many of us for ten years now. She served as an inspiration and a model for many. She wasn't the type who would tell one what is good and right. She simply showed everyone through her actions.

As a daughter, she chose the path of single blessedness to take care of her aging parents. She took the role of being one of the major bread winners of her family.

In her faith, she devoted her days in prayer and actively participated in the noble causes of their community. She shared her talent in singing to give praise and encouraged others to do the same.

Camaraderie to her peers at work was always felt. Be it in the afternoon break-time ambag-ambag, the after office sing-a-long sessions, or to giving contributions to present or past officemates who are in need of financial assistance.

One might think it might be true that God choose to test those who are closest to Him. Early last year Rose was diagnosed to have cancer of the lymphoma. With the help of her family, friends and charity she was able to go through chemotherapy then radiation therapy. Hopes were high. Her initial symptoms of continuous coughing disappeared. While having regular check-ups and waiting for the final diagnosis to see if her treatments worked she decided to go back to work. She came in twice a week. Again, her presence brought good to so many at work who were having trials of their own. Her attitude towards life became a source of strength and inspiration.

To date, at age 47 only, she started on her second round of chemotherapy. Her cancer cells continue to misbehave and spread to her body. But just like how she was before, her faith remains steadfast. She believes that a miracle is coming her way.

Please join us and include this wonderful lady in your prayers each day. Include her family that they be given the strength to face the challenges.

For those who would like to extend assistance. Please patronize the fund raising activity we are going to have for Rose. We are raffling off ten mouth watering cakes on July 24, 2009. Tickets are for P20 only. You may inform us that you will be joining the raffle and the quantity of tickets you'd like to purchase thru:

e-mail: jenn_cabano@yahoo.com

landline: 631-1541 or 42 (look for Bing or Doris)

mobile: 0920 960 8495

You may personally give your payments and get your tickets at the RNFA office. For those who would like to join but cannot come over you can pay through China Bank Savings Account No. 2460144614 under Mark Alvin Santiago. Inform us how much you have deposited and let us know how we can send your ticket number. We can do this thru text, dictate to you over the phone or send you an e-mail. Minda Cruz will be holding your ticket for you. We will simply do this through honesty system.

Please send this message to at least two of your friends and spread the word. They need not be previously connected with RNFA. Anyone who can spare P20 is welcome to join. You can even send this to your different e-groups.

Thank you for your prayers and efforts.

Friends from RNFA.