MEDICAL MISSION OF ROTARY SERVES 130 INDIGENT PATIENTS The medical check-up mission of FCP Dr Daniel Eui Bong Jung, RC Holy Spirit, partners and donors brought relief to 130 indigent patients on August 18, 2018. The mission was hosted by Rev Pastor Song, held at the Masaya CDP Center in Payatas B, and organized by volunteers of the congregation. The total beneficiaries served by these missions now nears 20,000 persons since the program was launched in 2006. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICAL SERVICE
In today's mission, Dr Bong was ably assisted by specially trained youth volunteers consisting of Michelle Mae Estenzo, Aileen Mesias, Resha Avelino and Richee Fernandez (former Interactors and who have moved up as Rotaractors), together with 15-year Sion (daughter of Dr Bong) and her friend. Mich assisted in patient reception, calming them down and performing initial diagnosis; Aiyen in the preparation of Oriental medicines from ingredients and in acupuncture service; Richee and the two Korean youngsters in checking medicines prepared and then sealing them in dosage packs; and Resha in dispensing medicines & vitamins to patients and explaining to them dosage instructions from Dr Bong. Both Michelle Mae Estenzo and Aileen Claire Mesias have been pursuing their respective professional careers on a full-time basis. Richee Fernandez is a working student who expects to finish college soon. Resha Avelino, currently President of the Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit, is due to graduate next March 2019 with a degree in BS Psychology. All four young leaders have volunteered in Dr Bong’s missions in the past several years. MEDICINE SUPPLY
The ingredients for Oriental medicines have been donated to the mission by Philippine-based Korean associates of Dr Bong. The Korean natural medicines were supplemented by Western medicines and vitamins donated by PP Angel Castro.
ROTARY ASSISTANCE
Jenny Todoc Lavares, a Rotaract Club officer, had been requested by RC Holy Spirit officers to assist in repacking and distribution of rice & grocery items donated by Rotarians to patients as they left the place. The Rotarians also brought refreshments and snack for volunteers. Rotarians PP Marites Nepomuceno, PP Angel Castro, PP Beth Sy and Rtns Abet Sevilla and Jerry Sy assisted in the mission. President JR Delgra of RC Holy Spirit coordinated Rotary support for the mission. IPP Ric Salvador provided support to FCP Dr Bong and the youth volunteers who worked with Dr Bong.
Note of Commendation for Michelle, Aileen, Resha and Richee: Dear Michelle, Aileen, Resha and Richee. I’m very proud of the four of you. Album pictures show you in action serving patients. Michelle, Aiyen Mesias, Resha Avelino and Rienhardt Fernandez - you looked remarkably charming and beautiful as you did tirelessly enjoy serving less fortunate others. In behalf of the beneficiary patients, our host Pastor Song and his family & staff and volunteers of CDP, Dr Bong and Rotary, and Rotarian donors, I sincerely thank you for this another successful cooperative engagement. IPP Ric Salvador