2004-09-03 (Gul Murjani)
Something for Carla

On August 30, 2004, Carla was diagnosed with Breast Cancer (Stage III B). Through prayers, plus the support of family and friends, she will make it through this. more...

But it's going to be a long journey and she needs our help, just a little bit from all of us.

Yes, I mean money.

Carla can't afford the treatment on her own. And it's not like someone will come along and say "Hey, Carla, we'll take care of everything! Don't worry about the expenses!" Or maybe someone will. But in the meantime, this idea came to mind:

What if we each give just a little bit?

I'd like to help Carla but I can only do so much on my own.

But what if each one gave just a little bit?
And what if there were a lot of us giving just a little bit?

Surely, that will amount to something.

So here I am...

I've known Carla for more than 15 years. So I start off by putting in 5,000 pesos of my own. That alone won't do much. The cost of treatment will cost at least 200,000 pesos, probably a lot more. Right now, there are no details yet.

Pitch In.

Give something. Any amount will do, 100 pesos, 500 pesos, a thousand, maybe more.

Give something that's easy on your pocket.
Give something that comes fully from your heart.
Give just a little bit so you can help someone else tomorrow.

I don't want this to be a burden to anyone. We all have our own share of problems to deal with. Fact is, Carla has gone through much of this without involving others because she doesn't want to be a burden to anyone either. Her family will be with her all throughout this ordeal. And maybe, in our own little way, we can do something for her, too.

Next time it could be you.

For now, this is all for Carla. But the next time around, it could be for somebody else.

The main premise here is to get a little help from a lot of people to help one person.

Today, we help Carla. Tomorrow, we hope to help someone else.

This is our own little way.

Click here for information on how you can help.