At 10 months old now, Bien's physical feature has changed a lot. His stomach is noticeably bigger because of his biliary atresia. He has also lost weight. His arms and legs are so thin. He cries a lot. The fear of him having complications gives his parents sleepless nights.
It is ideal that Bien undergo liver transplant before he reach the age of 1. With only two months to go, they need a miracle to raise the funds needed for his operation.
The family never stopped praying and believing.
Putting social network into good use, Bien's family started the fundraising campaign via twitter. God loves Bien so much he sent an angel -- Ms Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan. Ms Sharon was one of the few people who retweeted Bien's appeal for help. She even requested her media friends to please feature Bien's story in their column. Mr Bayani San Diego Jr immediately respond to Ms Sharon's call. He wrote an article on Philippine Daily Inquirer "Mega's Wish".
Despite all the efforts by the family to raise money, there is still not enough to pay for the operation. But, they did not lose hope. Then one afternoon, a staff from Sharon Kasama Mo, Kapatid contacted Bien's parents.
Bien was featured in their episode this afternoon "Little Acts of Kindness". A lot of people were touched with Bien's story.
Inspired by the coin cans that Bien's dad placed on some establishments at SM Taytay, the audience passed around Bien's coin can.
There is also a MEGAcan at the studio for Baby Bien which they aim to fill with bills and coins.
Mr. Manny V Pangilinan (MVP), Chairman of TV5, pledged P1,000,000. Two very good friends of Ms. Sharon who preferred to be anonymous also donated $20,000 and $10,000.
Ms Sharon also ordered A Gift of Life t-shirts for her fans and staff.
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Sharon Kasama Mo, Kapatid
Mon - Fri, 4:30 - 5:30
Channel 5
Twitter: @SharonKasamaMo
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