Despite the weather, 140 beneficiaries and their families attended the event to receive free assessments and casting for assistive devices through volunteers from the Philippine Association of Prosthesis and Orthosis and the Physicians for Peace. Attendees also learned tips on the right nutrition, food preparation and available financial support from PhilHealth, while bonding over parent inspirational talks and sharing of talents. The event was supported by Jollibee, Clyde’s, Tom’s World, Quantum and Schneider Electric, while SM employees also donated Bears of Joy, snacks, gift items, prizes and entertainment.
Ms. Cassandra Chan, Ms. World Charity 2022 and Ms. Chinatown 2020, joined the event, continuing a yearly commitment to inspire parents in their love and dedication for their children. Also in attendance were Dr. Penny Bundoc of the Physicians for Peace, Ms. Angelie Fajardo, Physical Therapist lead of PALMS Children Center, Mr. Rizalino Jose, Head of the Persons with Disability Affairs Office of Olongapo City and Mr. Rojan Abento, Hub Performance Manager at Schneider Electric.
As for SM Supermalls, PWD-friendly programs support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly “SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being”, and “SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. Engr. Bien C. Mateo, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President and SM Cares Director for Programs for PWDs shares, “SM Cares is all about ‘Supporting Communities’ and our programs for persons with disabilities align with raising awareness on Accessible and Alternative Assistive Technology for those in need. In the spirit of social inclusion, we find ways to make our malls accessible and our frontliners assistive with care through our sensitivity trainings too. We strive to be a ‘Mall for All’, where nobody gets left behind.”
Ms. Minabelle Llanes, South 2 Regional Operations Manager at SM Supermalls, further adds: “Today, we are reminded of the significance of families and friends as support systems, just as we strive to offer the same level of care and consideration. We hope that through initiatives such as these, our malls are able to help bring the feeling of home to our partner communities as a place where you are safe, secure, and are wholeheartedly accepted.”
To learn more about these programs, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares.
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