by Make-A-Wish Philippines | Dec 1, 2022 | Volunteer Stories
By Sandi Adalem “Volunteering together has brought us closer!” In 2015, sisters Trixie and Pauline Ramo joined their very first wish grant together when they were encouraged by their Mom to visit a Make-A-Wish Philippines event that she was supporting. Little did they...
by Make-A-Wish Philippines | Mar 29, 2022 | Volunteer Stories
Lola Lolita began her volunteer journey with Make-A-Wish Philippines well into her latter years. For over 10 years, she has been a joyful presence at wish events and a comforting presence for the wish kids. Mother to the Alviar siblings and MAWPH Board Adviser Apa,...
by Alexandra Suplido | Oct 19, 2021 | Volunteer Stories
For long-time volunteer (now Board Trustee!) Iona Mapa, there is nothing more powerful than seeing volunteer opportunities impact wish kids, their families, co-volunteers, donors, and more. Since 2013, Iona has played numerous roles in Make-A-Wish Philippines: leading...
by Alexandra Suplido | Aug 26, 2021 | Volunteer Stories
For Volunteer Leader Jerard Afable, every wish grant and opportunity to help – volunteering with Make-A-Wish – is a life-giving experience. “I came from a family of medical practitioners. I planned to be a lawyer but I wanted to share in my family’s...
