Tatay Bikers

Tatay Bikers. Aside from the core riders to be led by James, 10 parents of pediatric cancer patients, who are wards of the foundation, will also be cycling from Manila to Davao. They have been training since June. These fathers have been touched by the foundation's generosity and will be sharing their learnings in the cancer forums.

Each child has a story. Each father has one to share as well...

MR. PABLITO PARADILLA
Mr. Paradilla is the 37-year old father of Justine, a 7-year old girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. He had to sell the tricycle he bought from his savings as an OFW to shoulder his daughter's chemotherapy expenses.

MR. ROWELL ARROYO
Mr. Arroyo is a 21-year old tricycle driver and father of 4 children. One of his kids, Jhewell, has cancer. He has decided to forego 2 weeks worth of pasada-income and sacrifice not seeing his family to spread the news on cancer.

MR. RENATO BAYONAN
Mr. Bayonan is the 28-year old uncle of Ronald Punzalan, a 4-year old boy who died last May 6. Aside from taking care of his family, he took it upon himself to care for young Ronald. Less than a month from Ronald's birthday, he died after late diagnosis and treatment of chicken pox. Despite the loss, Mr. Bayonan continues to be one of the most active and involved volunteers of the foundation. When asked why he will be biking for life, he strongly responds, "....gusto ko pang makatulong sir! at ayokong madaanan ng iba ang dinaanan ng aming pamilya".

Renato was not able to finish highschool because he was diagnosed with a brain abscess caused by regular seizures that led to partial paralysis of his left side in 2000. He was told by his doctors that he only has 5 years to live. Instead of just waiting and counting his days, he would rather make the most out of his time on earth to help on CWF's advocacy.

MR. ROMEO PATNUGOT
Mr. Patnugot is the 42-year old single father of Regine, a 9-year old girl. He used to be a tricycle driver but was forced to sell his priced possession to mitigate costs of his daughter's treatment. He is currently a labandero, a profession that helps the father-and-daughter survive each day.

MR. ANGELO SUANSING
Mr. Suansing is th 32-year old father of Enli, the 1-year old bunso afflicted by Leukemia. He used to be a security guard in Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. Both Mr. Suansing and his wife rely on the livelihood projects given by the Philippine Children's Medical Center to shoulder costs while caring for their child in the hospital.