Sick boy needs money for tests

Four-year-old John Marvin Barlao is no stranger to kulani or enlarged lymph nodes.

A few months ago, one of his kidneys was removed after he was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumor, a type of renal cancer common among children.

Last week, the boy’s doctor at Philippine General Hospital discovered another kulani, this time on his thigh.

She advised Mariane, the boy’s mother, to take him to a private hospital for an MRI and CT scan so that they could determine whether John Marvin needed an operation or to undergo chemotherapy.

The tests, however, cost P25,000, an amount the family cannot afford since her husband lost his job earlier this year, Mariane said.

Those who want to help John Marvin can call his mother at 0932-7668151. Donations can be deposited in Mariane Barlao’s BPI account with account number 8519297176.   Santiago R. Alcantara