Although 8 years old, Jhon Jhuven Lagaras has never been to school.
As a result of a bad fall at the age of four, he was diagnosed with Langerhans’ cells histiocytosis. The bone disease has affected his skeletal system, causing pain and the swelling of his skull.
For now, his health is the family’s priority. His studies, on the other hand, will have to wait, according to his mother, Judith.
“We’re focused at the moment on what the doctors tell me, whether he needs to be operated on or just continue his chemotherapy. I fear for his life if he goes under the knife,” she told the Inquirer in Filipino.
Judith and Jhon have been staying at a children’s shelter in Project 8, Quezon City, while he is seeking treatment at Philippine General Hospital in Manila.
“More than the fees of P5,000 for the X-ray and P3,000 for the CT scan, I hope your readers will support our laboratory fees every three months or until he gets better,” she added.
Judith can be reached at 0907-1197240. Donations can be deposited
in the PSBank account of her husband, Melvin Lagaras (account number 011391003048).