First picture: Norma Mendoza, Florita Campbell, Audrey Atencio and Beverly De Leon (working on the Mastectomy Heart Pillow that we sent to the Philippines thru Balikbayan Box).
Second picture: THE CAREWELL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS who received the Balikbayan Box in the Philippines.
One of the out-reach programs that the APPAPA Auxiliary had undertaken during the presidency of Beverly de Leon was to lend support to organizations that impact our communities both in the U.S. and in the Philippines. One of the organizations that the APPPA Auxiliary supports is THE CAREWELL COMMUNITY in the Philippines. THE CAREWELL COMMUNITY is a free cancer support organization which is an affiliate of the U.S. national organization called THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY. Their mission is to provide free Support, Education and Hope to people diagnosed with cancer of all stages, cancer survivors and their families and significant others.
The APPAPA Auxiliary solicited donations of mastectomy bras and silicone breast prosthesis for women who had undergone mastectomy and wigs for those who are undergoing chemotherapy. Norma Mendoza headed the APPPA Auxiliary "Sewing Brigade" in making "Mastectomy Heart Pillow" to be given for free to women shortly after undergoing mastectomy to help ease discomfort. A big "Balik-Bayan" box filled with the items mentioned above was sent to THE CAREWELL COMMUNITY in the Philippines as shown in the picture.
The APPAPA Auxiliary welcomes donation of new or gently used mastectomy bras, silicone breast prosthesis, wigs and head scarves which will all be sent to THE CAREWELL COMMUNITY in the Philippines. Those interested in donating the above items may contact Beverly de Leon at (623) 878-5705.
For those who are interested in knowing more about THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY in Phoenix and THE CAREWELL COMMUNITY in the Philippines may write or call at the following:
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY 360 East Palm Lane Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Tel: (602) 712-1006 THE CAREWELL COMMUNITY 6th Floor, S&L Bldg., de la Rosa Cor. Esteban St. Legaspi Village, Makati, Philippines Tel:751-0242 or 815-1294
APPAPA Auxiliary Members during the Induction Ball February 2009.