UST MAA Cebu chapter goes to Barangay Taptap

The UST Medical Alumni Association Cebu chapter was formed last June 2019 during a dinner meeting with the Father Regent and Dean of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the President of the UST Medical Alumni Association Dr George Co at the Seda Hotel.

We had a good turnout and officers were elected. Dr Cymmer Go (ophthalmologist) was elected the founding president.

For the very first outreach activity of the group, we decided to troop to the mountain barangay of Taptap to conduct a medical mission and feeding program.  Donations of samples of meds were solicited and supplies were collected.  We had donors for food as well.  Dr Fareda Flores donated loot bags for the kids.  Dr Mila Tolentino donated rubber slippers for the senior citizens.   Consultation and distribution of meds, as well as feeding was completed during the half day event. Until the next mission!

We had lunch and our christmas get-together at the farm of Dr Cymmer Go in the same barangay. Overall, the feeling was a job well done aligning with Thomasian mission of competence, compassion and commitment.

Students of the University of San Carlos reach out and share their blessings with the pupils of our Balay Bata Centers in barangay Alaska Mambaling and in barangay Kinasang-an.  Thank you very much!

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Share A Child Movement Inc conducted its General Assembly and celebrated its Christmas Party.  This event was made possible by the donations from consultants and residents of the VSMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  When we realized that we didn't have sufficient funds to pay for food and gift packs for the scholars, we turned to friends, donors and benefactors.  Luckily, many responded and there was enough for everyone!

Truly, as Fr Randy Figueracion mentioned in his sermon during the holy mass, just when you feel down, alone and abandoned, you realize that God is with you and He will provide.  God bless our donors for their generosity!