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Rotary CDO Premier and Portia Sorority Bring H.O.P.E. to Cancer Patients
The Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro Premier, in partnership with the Portia Sorority of Mindanao, turned over 100 chemotherapy care kits on October 31, 2026, through Project H.O.P.E. (Hearts Offering Patient Encouragement), an initiative aimed at bringing comfort and encouragement to breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.
The care kits were intended for patients of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) Oncology Unit and the Polymedic Medical Plaza Chemotherapy Unit in Cagayan de Oro City. Each kit contained a fleece blanket, portable fan, alcohol, face masks, pen, and keychain, thoughtfully selected to provide practical comfort during chemotherapy sessions.
For patients undergoing cancer treatment, even simple items can make a difference. A warm blanket can help ease discomfort in a cold treatment room, while a portable fan offers relief when needed. Beyond their practical use, the kits carry a message of compassion, reminding patients that they have a community supporting them throughout their treatment journey.
The turnover brought together representatives of the partner organizations and medical professionals, including Dr. Bernadette Olaer, Head of the NMMC Oncology Unit, and members of the nursing staff. Also present were Retired Judge Eldred Cole, Atty. Tata Blanco, and Ms. Charlotte Noqiuao of the Portia Sorority of Mindanao, alongside Emem Beja representing the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro Premier and Project Chair Maybelle Quilnat.
The project was made possible through donations from various individuals, with total funding of US$1,850. The collaboration between Rotary CDO Premier and the Portia Sorority of Mindanao reflects a shared commitment to supporting patients and addressing their needs beyond medical treatment.
Through Project H.O.P.E., the partner organizations hope to offer patients a measure of comfort during a challenging period in their lives. While the care kits provide everyday essentials, the gesture behind them is equally important: a reminder that those facing cancer do not have to face it alone.#
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