- Bravehearts Launch
- Shades of Her Nurture
- Patches of Her Presence
- Silverlens Auction
- Her Body, Her Story
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Her Body, Her Story September 29, 2007 Cebu City Guests flew in from Manila to support the first of a series of events to promote the Cancer Institute Foundation's advocacy to help prevent cervical cancer. Her Body, Her Story was held in Cebu City, Philippines. Featured were the country's top exporters of costume jewelry and fashion accessories. |
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Silverlens Auction October 6, 2007 Silver Lens Gallery A live auction was held at the Silverlens Gallery last October 6, 2007. The elegant black and white gallery of curator Isa Lorenzo, At Maculangan, Billy Mondenedo, Emmanuel Santos, Ivan Sarenas, John Silva, Pilar Tuason, Wigs Tysman, Lilen Uy, Jake Versoza, and Denise Weldon, and an etching by National Artist Benedicto Cabrera. Carlos Celdran, the auctioneer for the event, entertained the crowd with his high energy and persuaded guests to bid higher. "In the Philippines, every 8 minutes, a woman dies of cervical cancer", Dr. Cecilia Llave, Program Director of the Cervical Cancer Prevention Network (CECAP) said in an opening statement in her talk about the burden of cervical cancer in the Philippines. Dr. Llave enticed the audience to bid to raise funds for CECAP's advocacy to raise awareness on cervical cancer prevention and treatment. Photographers donated a percentage of their profits and these proceeds go to the Cancer Institute Foundation for the support of CECAP in its effort to save women's lives in the Philippines. |
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Patches of Her Presence October 13, 2007 Shangri-La Plaza Mall Patches of Her Presence is a magnificent display of images featured by the Printmakers of the Philippines (PAP) at the Shangri-La Mall held last October 13, 2007. Talented artists exhibited their most treasured works of art for the benefit of the Cancer Institute Foundation (CIF). A talk by Dr. Cecilia Llave, Program Director of the CECAP, gave light on the burden of cervical cancer. She says "cervical cancer can be prevented." Healthy lifestyle coupled with screening is the key element in the prevention of cervical cancer. She also emphasized that "early diagnosis and treatment for patients is very crucial". The event was made possible by Crossover 105.1 FM, Figaro Coffee Company, L'Oreal Professional, Marks and Spencer, Merck Sharp and Dohme, Neo Spa, Philippine Star, and Rustan's Essenses. The PAP donated part of the proceeds to the Cancer Institute Foundation (CIF) for the Cervical Cancer Prevention Network (CECAP) in its advocacy to raise awareness on cervical cancer prevention and treatment. |
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Shades of Her Nurture October 20, 2007 Alabang Town Center Last October 20, the Printmakers Association of the Philippines (PAP) held its second exhibit at the Alabang Town Center for the benefit of the Cancer Institute Foundation. Entitled Shades of Her Nurture, the beauty and power of a woman was exquisitely displayed through glorious works. Dr. Cecilia Llave, Program Director of the Cervical Cancer Prevention Network (CECAP) says that "the human papilloma virus causes cervical cancer." The good news however, is that "cervical cancer can be prevented". And this is CECAP's vision - Filipino women free of cervical cancer. The event was made possible by Crossover 105.1 FM, Figaro Coffee Company, L'Oreal Professional, Marks and Spencer, Merck Sharp and Dohme, Neo Spa, Philippine Star, and Rustan's Essenses. Part of the proceeds from the sale of the images was donated to the Cancer Institute Foundation for the CECAP Network. |
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Bravehearts Launch November 28, 2007 Hyatt Hotel Manila A crusade against cervical cancer was launched at the Hyatt Manila last November 28. Called Bravehearts, the coalition is a collaboration of government and private organizations and individuals committing to one goal: prevention of cervical cancer among Filipino women. "Each year, an average of 7,000 Filipino women are diagnosed with cervical cancer," this accorfing to Dr. Cecilia Llave. This statistic has not changed for the past 20 years, she says. The good news is, "cervical cancer can be prevented". JHPIEGO President, Dr. Leslie Mancuso, flew in all the way from Maryland USA to inspire women. JHPIEGO is a John Hopkins affiliate committed to improving health care services for women and their families especially those in low-resource settings. Leading the way on the Coalition's commitment wall, Senator Loren Legarda placed her handprints on the wall symbolizing her pledge to support the crusade against cervical cancer. An exhibit by the Cancer Institute Foundation and the CECAP Network encapsulated their advocacy for cancer prevention and treatment geared towards improving the health care services for Filipinos. CIF President Antonio Perez said pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has already committed its full support to the coalition, and they are expecting more private corporations with Corporate Social Responsibility programs on women's health, as well as media organizations, NGOs and individual advocates to come in as partners and support the goals and objectives of the campaign. |
