Volume 18, Issue 2 OCTOBER 2016

Carolina Medical MissionCOORDINATOR’S CORNER

CMM TANAUAN 2017

Greetings CMM friends,

I am overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation for Tanauan mission. My wife and I are coordinating the Philippine American Association of North Carolina sponsored Carolina Medical Mission (CMM) 2017.

This is a monumental task for us. This is our first experience at coordinating a medical mission. We are proud to bring CMM to our hometown of Tanauan, Batangas.

I am blessed to be surrounded with friends whose lives are dedicated to helping the poor members of our society. Among these are the exemplary medical team of volunteers led by Dr. Art de Leon and Dr. Fred Ng.

The support of the Carolina Medical Mission team under the leadership of Emma Dempsey, Anita Ng and Dr. Rosemary de Leon has been great. I am honored to have the support of my fellow PAANC board members, the Fatima Rosary Prayer group led by Lita Castillo, Couples For Christ brothers and sisters, and other supporters from the Triangle area.

I just recently arrived from the Philippines where I was finalizing some aspects of the mission. I secured the medical and surgical venues for CMM 2017. I also arranged local transport and inspected the CMM team hotel. I hope and pray that this venture will be successful in improving the health of my marginalized kababayan in Tanauan.

I am privileged to be a part of this undertaking. May God Bless us all.

See you in Tanauan!

Ed PanganibanPAANC Co-Chair U.S. Coordinator CMM 2017 Tanauan

CMM SCHEDULE 2017

JANUARY 22-27, 2017 CMM 2017 JOINT MISSION TANAUAN, BATANGAS

TBA 2017 ORIENTAL MINDORO

TBA 2017 NUEVA ECIJA

TENTATIVE JANUARY 2018

CMM 2018 JOINT MISSION #2 DUMAGUETE, NEGROS ORIENTAL

TENTATIVE JANUARY 2018

CMM 2018 JOINT MISSION #1 DINALUPIHAN, BATAAN

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FEELING SMALL

"What do the Grand Canyon, Sistine Chapel, and gazing at distant stars all have in common? A new study finds that ‘feeling small’ in the face of something much larger than ourselves makes us more generous and more helpful." What CMM does for our less fortunate kababayan is definitely much larger than ourselves. CMM has been thriving for the past 24 years because of the generosity and partnership of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and friends.

This is the year of the “unprecedented.“

The 2017 Mission to Tanauan, Batangas, has an unprecedented number of US Volunteers, 52 members so far, totaling 78 volunteers including the Philippine volunteers. The Tanauan, Batangas mission, led by the current Board Chairman of PAANC, Ed Panganiban, is in its final stages of planning and fundraising. The large number of volunteers could also be attributed to the large following that Ed has as a resident and active member of the Durham Filipino community.

Another “unprecedented” event was the Barrio Fiesta which was held Saturday, September 17th at the Jacoba Hall, St Francis of Asssi . The celebration was a huge success with an unprecedented number in attendance. Friends and family all had a lovely time sharing food, fun and fellowship. The dedication and hard work of the vast number of CMM volunteers were definitely responsible for this success.

Maya Angelou once said, ”I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”

CMM has certainly facilitated the liberation of many souls. Thegenerosity of the CMM partners and friends is another unprecedented phenomenon.

by Emma Dempsey

CMM Volunteers Zambales 2016

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TYPHOON NONA RELIEFDear Members of PAANC, CMM and Friends: Greetings of God's Peace and Love! Typhoon Nona hit our town very badly last December 14 & 15, 2015. I was really surprised by your immediate response to support our needs. Thank you very much for your generous donation to the victims of Typhoon Nona. We were able to help 32 families, mainly for the construction of their new homes. The assistance ranged from P5,000 to P10,000 for the construction materials. The seminary school received P50,000 for the repair of the roof and ceilings of our clergy house.

My sincerest gratitude for your generosity and my heart is filled with joy for your concerns..

Gratefully yours in Christ,Rev. Fr. Nestor AdaliaVicar-General, Diocese of Calapan, Mindoro

TYPHOON NONA RELIEF

Calapan, Oriental Mindoro Outreach US Dollars $5,580

Other Oriental Mindoro Outreach $2,275

Total donation delivered by Anita Ng $7,855

CMM GOOD NEWS!Congratulations to Romina Ng, MD, a volunteer in CMM Paranaque 2010. Romina recently passed the Philippine Medical Board Exam. She is the daughter of the late Robert Ng, MD† & Mignonne Ng, MD, a long-time CMM volunteer pediatrician.

CMM BARRIO FIESTA The fiesta is close to the heart of many Filipinos. A communityor barrio unites to celebrate a special event or joyful occasion--a patron saint, a good harvest, or a successful venture. The CMM Barrio Fiesta is a celebration of mission’s past, present, and future. It is a time for everyone to enjoy without regard to one’s social and economic status nor religious affiliation. We unite together to foster a continuing interest and appreciation of Filipino values and tradition, cultural and social norms, thus developing our common identity.

It is also an opportunity to give thanks to the many donors and volunteers who have allowed CMM to continue to serve our brothers and sisters in need in the Philippines.

It’s our kickstart to CMM 2017, a way to get the momentum rolling towards our mission in Tanauan, Batangas and beyond.

We gathered on Saturday, September 17th at the Jacoba Hallat St Francis Catholic Church. Our little neighborhood party attracted friends near and far. The turn-out was greater thanexpected. It was wonderful to reunite with many old friends of CMM and make many new friends. Attendees weretreated to great food, music, dance, and camaraderie.

The Barrio Fiesta again demonstrates the power of teamwork. The different Filipino regional dishes were prepared and donated by CMM family & friends. We commend the Durham Filipino group for spearheading this great event. Special thanks and appreciation to CMM volunteer Lita Castillo for inviting and involving over a hundred Durham Fil-Am guests. We are grateful for everyone who made the event a success.

With the monetary donations of $3,707 and net ticket sales of $1,793, the Barrio Fiesta raised a total of $5500 for CMM Tanauan 2017.

CMM challenges everyone to nurture within him/her the spirit of helping one another (damayan) with respect and dignity.

Carol & Eric Ang Vicky & Ricardo AngRusty & Mau Aujero, RN Cora Bilano Perlita & David BarrowCarmen Castaneda, MD Tessie & Jose Chua, Jr. Ma. Victoria ChuaRosemary & Art de Leon, MD Ma. Tess FerrerImelda & Efren Garcia C.M. Herndon FoundationCorazon & Francis JaoMsgr. Gerald Lewis Gloria & Haryo Marsosudiro Phoebe & Danilo MendozaCarmen & Harry Mosher Anita & Fred Ng, MD

Cindy NgEden & David Ng Glennie & Alex NgKyong Lee & Peter Ng, MDOnelia Jose & Joseph NgCheryl & Don O’Malley, Jr. MDPAANC, Inc.Ditas Romley Norma & Dario SenaMsgr. Girard SherbaArlene Sena, MD & Rodrigo SoberanoSusan Soberano Rosemarie & Chris Tikvart Robert Turner, MDEstrella Ventura, CRNA Mina & Patrick Yang

Typhoon Nona left a path of destruction in Oriental Mindoro

TYPHOON NONA RELIEF DONORS

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THE CAROLINA MEDICAL MISSION: SERVICE TO THE FILIPINO PEOPLE SINCE 1993We thank all our benefactors and sponsors, past and present, for their invaluable support of our outreach.

CORPORATE BENEFACTORSAmericaresBlessings InternationalBlue Cross-Blue ShieldDolby Matching FundDuke Raleigh HospitalEthiconFidelity Charitable Fil-Am of the Lower Cafe FearC.M. Herndon FoundationKingsway Charities MAP InternationalMicrosoftOriental Store of RaleighPAANC, Inc.Priory of St. Thomas AquinasRealo PharmacyRex Hospital

INDIVIDUAL BENEFACTORLois AdionRusty & Mau Aujero, RNChing BarrettoFrances & Kenneth BluhmBrian CareyHannah CareyCarmen Castaneda, MDCorina CastilloLita CastilloClaro ChuaTessie & Jose Chua, Jr.Stephen ChuaRafael & Naomi Corpus, CLSIIUlda DatilesRosemary & Art de Leon, MDHerminia & Joel de LeonRuth de Leon, ASCPEmma DempseyDominican Fathers*****Tess FerrerBen Galang, CRNAImelda Garcia, RNPeggie ColemanDonald James, Jr.Gloria Canonizado-JamesMonina Lee, RNMsgr. Gerald LewisHai & Ernest Madarang, MDTita Madarang, RNRudy & Mila Maningas, RNAnn & James MarshallNancy MasseyAnn MaynardEdita Extra-Mendoza, MD

Fred Mendoza, MDCarmen & Harry MosherEdward Myers, OP*****Sandra & William Myers*****Cindy Hope NgGlennie & Alex NgAnita & Godofredo Ng, MDOnelia Jose & Joseph NgRosario & Santos OcampoZenaida Espino-Ostman, MDEd & Bhing Panganiban, RN Susan SernaMargaret SmithRodrigo SoberanoJosie SpontakDalisay & John StevensonKristine TurnerRobert Turner, MDEstrella Ventura, CRNAGabriel Villena, DDSLeilani So-Wiltz, MDAdelaida Wylie, RNLinda Zaballero, RN SPONSORS Melissa Anastacio, MDMila & Fabian AguilarMercy & Ed AshfordStephanie AshfordGloria & Robert Bannister Beverly BaquiranTeresa & Francis BaylonSusan & Mrinmay BiswasCarmelita BumanglagEstrella & Romeo CasugaBenedicta & Romeo Casupanan Judith & Enemuel CelemenArlene Chua, MD****Clay Franklin Church, MDCarol & James CloonanMary ColomboDelphine & Fred Cordero *****Florilla & Rawland Crosby, Jr.Francisco CruzRose & George DariaXin Davis****Sherryl & Jay DimanligAsuncion & Frankline DominnoEsper & Johnny EmperadorLourdes & Henry EstradaJames Featherston, JrBrian Fulcher, RPhFoxcroft Woman’s ClubNelcar Gadrinab, MD

Vicky & Louis GadrinabImelda Garcia, RN****Candida & Perico GatchalianCharito & Ronaldo GeneblazoAmelia Gregorio, RNEvelyn & Windsor Holt, MDH.H. House Mary Catherine Huffines*****Sony & Francis JaoOnelia Jose, RN****Mary & Gary Kimball*****Angelina & John KlotskoEllen & Peter KramerEva & Jaime LagascaGing & Rudy LamesDigna & Lawrence LardizabalFrances LewisAlice & Fermin LontocHai & Ernest Madarang, MDEvelyn & Conrad MagtalasChristine Malata *****Rosario & Juan MangosingGlo & Haryo MarsosudiroSonia Martinez, MDPatricia & Jeffrey Massey*Amy & Wency MendozaEvelyn & Luisito MendozaNelle Strozier-Moseley, MDJudith MuellerJohn Myers*****Fred Ng**Anita & Fred Ng*** Evella NguyenTherry & Rodolfo NuguidAgnes & Reginald OandasanAvelita & Edwin OcampoWilliam OlivitoJocelyn & Alan PalomaresMerly & Luisito Pascual, RNJames PesarCharles PittmanFlorence Poff*****Richard QuinlanTheresa Ramos*****Dorina Sevilla, MDJeannette & Ted SinoMarie Blanche Siy, RNEvelyn & Brigido TahopLuke & Larry Tyree,MDTerestita & Danny VillaminPriscilla WigginsMarge Wood****Janet & Gary Young*****

BARRIO FIESTA FOOD DONORS Sept. 17, 2016Vicky Ang Brian Carey Lita & Corina Castillo Tessie Chua Vicky Chua Lina & Nestor dela Cruz Rosemary & Art de leon Emma & Steve Dempsey Sheryll Dimanlig Esper & Johnny Emperador Agnes Felton Tess Ferrer Amado Gaballo Anne Gallego Salvacion Gallego Candy Gatchalian Nieva Geigel Linda & Tim McGloin Carmen & Harry Mosher Onelia Jose & Joseph Ng Anita Ng Cindy Ng David Ng Cheryl O’Malley Bhing & Ed Panganiban Ning-ning Sta. Ana Susan Serna Aurora Sprague Estrella Ventura Linda Zaballero BARRIO FIESTA SETUP, ARRANGEMENT, & DECORATIONEmma DempseyTess FerrerEd & Bhing PanganibanBenedict TapalesClaire RhoadesMark Lyden

* in memory of Ven Castaneda’s 71st birthday** in honor of Larry Tyree***in memory of Andrew Wood**** In Kind*****Bataan 2018 donation

List as of October 2, 2016. We apologize for any inadvertent errors or omission of donors.

100% Donor’s Contribution

goes to the purchase of medicine and surgical

supplies

The Carolina Medical Mission (CMM) is a humanitarian project of the nonprofit 501c (3) organization, Philippine-American Association of North Carolina, Inc. (PAANC). Since 1993, CMM provides free medical, cataract surgery, general surgery, and dental services to the many disadvantaged, health-impaired individuals in the Philippines. The money raised through our fundraising efforts buys medicine, vitamins, anesthesia medicine, dental and surgical supplies. Your generosity allows all patients to receive all CMM services for free.

“There is no expiration date on Hope!”

Please help us continue to serve the less-fortunate in the Philippines

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Email: ______________________________ Telephone: ___________________

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The Carolina Medical Mission is a humanitarian project of the non-profit Philippine Association of North Carolina, Inc. (PAANC)

a 501c (3) organization.

Mail your tax-deductible contribution to:Carolina Medical Mission--PAANC

1309 Spring Forest RoadRaleigh, NC 27615

To learn more, please visit our website:WWW.CAROLINAMEDICALMISSION.COM

SERVING BATANGAS IN 2017

SURGICAL Antonio Ng, MD Godofredo Ng, MD Benjamin Yu, MDZeny Espino-Ostman, MDEstrella Ventura, CRNA Nimfa Yu, MDCarmela Cruz, RN Haydee dela Cruz, RNImelda Garcia, RN Monina Lee, RNAdelaida Wylie, RNMau Aujero, RN (Post Op)Rusty Aujero, RN (Pre-Op)Claire Abinguna (Supplies)Carmen Siao (Supplies) Anita Ng

ADULT MEDICINE Alan Bato, MDCherrie Bato, MD Arturo de Leon, MD Rosemary de Leon, MDTess Ferrer, RNErnesto Madarang, MDEloisa Mambil, MD Joseph Manapsal, MD Hai Madarang, RNRobert Turner, MD ADULT PHARMACYFrances BluhmTessie ChuaHerminia de Leon

Ruth de Leon, ASCPDennis Mambil Ann Maynard Carmen Mosher Rosie OcampoSantos OcampoSusan SernaLucing SiaJosie SpontakCelestina TanEvelyn Tan

READING GLASSESNancy Massey Marge Smith

DENTAL Lourdes Manapsal, DMDNerelyn Marciano, DMD Joyce Ng, DMDRita Pasumbal, DMDGabriel Villena, DDS

DENTAL PHARMACYMila Maningas, RN Rudy Maningas

PEDIATRICS Lois Adion Cecille Manapsal, MD Lydia Mapua, MDMignonne Ng, MD Leilani Wiltz, MD

PEDIATRICS PHARMACYHannah Carey Tita Madarang, RN Kristine Turner TRIAGEMaita Bernardo, RNLinda Zaballero, RN

REFERRALS Ching Barretto Dee Quiambao-StevensonJohn Stevenson LABORATORYCorina CastilloLita Castillo

EKGNaomi Corpus, CLSII Hai Madarang, RN

CROWD CONTROL Claro ChuaBrian CareyRafael CorpusJoel de Leon PHOTOGRAPHY Ken BluhmHarry MosherJose Chua, Jr.

STATISTICIANS Donald JamesGloria Canonizado-James GENERAL COORDINATOREmma Dempsey

MEDICAL COORDINATORArturo de Leon, MD

SURGICAL COORDINATOR Godofredo Ng, MD

U.S. COORDINATOR TANAUAN, BATANGASEd PanganibanBhing Panganiban, RN

PHILIPPINE LIAISONImelda JohanssonRosita Sy

“Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results.” -Ifeanyi Onuoha

CMM 2017 VOLUNTEERS