Stroke patient with 5 children needs help

Samiana

MANILA, Philippines – Robert Dazo Samiana, 40, who had been pulling double duty as a barangay tanod (watchman) and electrician on-call to support his live-in partner and their five kids, suffered a stroke when he arrived home from work on August 14.

He was rushed to Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center at Pulang Lupa, Las Piñas where he was confined for a few weeks.

Samiana—who resides on Bignay Street, Golden Acres, Talon 5, Las Piñas City—can no longer stand nor fend for himself, let alone work because half of his body is paralyzed. He is now being cared for at home by his live-in partner wife Bernadita who also has to look after their five children, the eldest just aged 14 and the youngest just a year old.

Samiana needs intensive physical therapy and a combination of medicines for his complete recovery. With no means of livelihood, his health remains at risk while the children are in danger of dropping out of school.

Those who wish to help him can get in touch with Bernadita at 0907-9589859 or 0949-9190527. Donations can be deposited in the family’s BDO account (1009-0510-0062463 with account name Bernadita Andrade Ygot).