Diabetics in Focus

JDF Summer Camp '98

Camp participants and staff

Camp staff and participants: A total of 34 juvenile diabetics participated.

a game called carry the princess

Go, Noel, go!!! Make sure Jezreel doesn't fall off!

Sitting around having fun

TeePee, Zsa Zsa and Marie having a nice chat under the watchful eye of Kuya Gabe zzzzzzzzzzz.


Fellowship night

The children had their revenge when they presented the staff with a heart warming thank you letter. They children swore they saw tears roll down the cheeks of some of the staff, but kuya Archie was quick to point out it was just a result of having too little sleep.


Oral Hygiene Instruction

That's me and Dr. Raffy Borromeo giving tips on how to brush teeth.


Hanging bridge Crossing Which one is harder to cross, that brook or that bridge?


Dr. and Ms. Fernando

Our source of inspiration

Dr. Ricardo Fernando



Spotlight

A Diabetic and her family

ZSA ZSA and fer family

Zsa zsa is an 11 year old girl who goes to the Balara Elementary School. She is the third child of Nina and Raul Bautista. She is currently in grade 5 and is the secretary of her class. Every morning she enjoys a ten minute walk from her house to her school. Her favorite subject is Science. She plans on becoming a doctor someday despite the ribbing she gets from her classmates regarding her diabetes. She enjoys dancing, singing, and cooking. According to her mom, she cooks a mean pancit and menudo but her favorite food is fried chicken and spaghetti. Zsa zsa is currently undergoing dental treatment at the Pediatric Dentistry Center as part of the effort of Project: Oral Health for Juvenile Diabetics to provide free or discounted dental treatment to children with diabetes. She was a very anxious patient during her first visit but now looks forward to completing all her dental treatment. She just celebrated her 12th birthday. Belated Happy Birthday Zsa zsa.

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Information provided by
Ed Ofilada, DDM
Project Coordiantor for POHJD
Rm 233 Medical Arts Bldg
St. Luke's Medical Center
1103 Quezon City, Philippines
(632) 723-1053


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