SLMC joins efforts to aid victims of Typhoon Odette
ST. LUKE’S Medical Center (“SLMC”) launched St. Luke’s Bayanihan, a relief operation for the communities in Visayas and Mindanao hit by Typhoon Odette. Around 5,000 food packs were given to the victims at the bayanihan held on December 23 and 24.
“Typhoon Odette has brought unimaginable damage to thousands of Filipino families. There is a need for each one of us to join together to help those in need,” Dr. Arturo S. de la Peña, President and CEO of SLMC, “We earnestly hope that St. Luke’s Bayanihan will be part of a broader effort by Filipinos in successfully enabling their kababayans to rise from this natural disaster.”
De La Peña himself spearheaded the packing of relief goods for the victims.
“We also thank our volunteers for their support. The spirit of Christmas is all about giving back to others and giving selflessly, and we thank our volunteers for embodying this spirit,” Dr. Dela Peña said.
The Bayanihan project called on the SLMC community of doctors, nurses, and associates to help pack 5,000+ boxes. Some doctors also brought their family members to help in the packing of goods.
Dr. Dela Peña also expressed hope that St. Luke’s Bayanihan will inspire other stakeholders in society to aid the victims of Typhoon Odette.
“As individuals, we may not be able to give much to the communities in need. However, if we join hands together, we can make a difference in their lives,” Dr. de la Peña said. “The SLMC family prays that more Filipinos will band together in helping our country surpass one of its greatest challenges in recent history.”