Every child grows by achieving developmental milestones that shape their ability to learn, play, explore and interact with the world around them. While some children achieve these milestones easily, others may face challenges that require additional support, especially children born with medical conditions. “JJ” is a 5-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Dandy Walker Syndrome, which is a congenital condition. Because of his medical condition, he had poor balance and coordinat

One of our caregiver interns, who was undergoing on-the-job training, approached us regarding his neighbor, Mr. Delfin Engracial, a former Customs employee residing in Poblacion, Basak Pardo. Mr. Engracial had been living with the effects of a stroke for more than a year and was in need of home-based care and physical therapy services. Due to financial limitations and transportation challenges, we advised our intern to assist Mr. Engracial’s family in completing and submittin

Mr. Arnel Sacol, a left above-knee amputee secondary to Diabetes Mellitus, has been one of the beneficiaries of SSHJM Cebu Mission for more than three years. Through the continuous support of Sir Lino and the SSHJM Home-Based Care Team, he underwent rehabilitation focused on strengthening, functional mobility, and independence. He was trained in the proper use of crutches and eventually became independent in community ambulation, allowing him to move around safely and confide