Monthly Archives: June 2020

Candlelight Memorial 2020

This is a late post. The Positive Action Foundation Philippines Incorporated (PAFPI)  joined the world in celebrating the virtual #candlelightmemorial2020. The activity was held at PAFPI drop-in center in Malate, Manila. Volunteers and staff observed social distancing to commemorate the event.  #pafpicares

Photo credit: PAFPI

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is celebrated every May 17 to commemorate the millions of lives lost to AIDS. This in solidarity with people living with HIV all over the world.

June 14 is World Blood Donor Day

In January 2016, blood transfusion saved my life. If not for kind hearted relatives who were willing to donate their blood, I wouldn’t be here today.

I had a bad case of endometriosis and adenomyoma back in 2014. The bleeding and pain became unbearable in the latter part of 2015. The doctor suggested dilation and curettage (D&C) to check if the bleeding could be addressed by the procedure. I needed blood transfusion first. Luckily, my cousin’s wife and nephews were able to donate blood before the procedure took place.

My problem though didn’t end after D&C, but I’m thankful there were good people who shared their precious blood to save my life.

Image by Ahmad Ardity from Pixabay

Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Doctors perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion. — mayoclinic.org

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