FBM Foundation, the humanitarian cooperation arm of the FBM brand, donated 1 million pesos ($18,317) and distributed essential goods to CHILD Foundation during a visit to the Philippine General Hospital in Manila on March 17. The solidarity initiative directly impacted 120 cancer patients in the Pediatric Department and counted on the help of 14 volunteers, as well as the special contribution of FBM executive board members Rui Francisco, Founder of FBM; and Renato Almeida, Director of FBM.
Rui Francisco and Renato Almeida flew from Malta to the Philippines to personally donate 1 million pesos to the hospital’s beneficiaries to cover the substantial medical expenses of indigent families. This gesture counted with the participation of the Philippine General Hospital’s Director, Gerardo Legaspi, and Chairman, Marissa Lukban, who welcomed all the FBM Foundation entourage.
Besides the monetary offer, FBM Foundation also distributed medical equipment and supplies to indigent patients with the help of its 14 volunteers, who offered 120 grocery kits, including rice, canned goods, noodles, and milk.
As stated by the FBM Foundation, the Philippine General Hospital is one of the most revered medical facilities in the nation, renowned for providing free healthcare services to patients. “This institution is financially backed by governmental funds but deals with demanding operational expenses related to the hospital’s medical and maintenance costs,” FBM explained.
Thus, the latest FBM Foundation action, along with CHILD Foundation, was important for the fast and steady recovery of these indigent families, the humanitarian cooperation organization noted.
“Every day, children at the Philippine General Hospital deal with challenging health conditions. As giving back to the community is part of what makes a real champion, FBM Foundation’s Member of the Board of Trustees felt the urge to take part in this initiative and make a difference,” FBM noted.
“To be part of such a heartwarming solidarity action makes me overly proud of everyone who made this initiative possible. From our volunteers to our partners and local teams, we are aware our joint efforts can make a big impact in these kids’ lives, but we are the ones ending up feeling overjoyed by these children’s positivity, strength, and power despite all the battles they have been through,” stated Rui Francisco.
“The notable presence of FBM’s board members in this humanitarian action comes to prove once again the deep commitment of FBM Foundation in the Philippines to produce real change for those who are dealing with hardship around the country, and many other actions are to come,” the foundation stated.
“This solidarity step taken by FBM Foundation at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila was a moving experience for FBM Group’s representatives, its volunteers, and its beneficiaries by providing them the hope of a brighter tomorrow and the motivation to endure challenging times,” FBM concluded.
