CHILD Haus celebrates 22 Years of hope and healing

PILIPINO Mirror

Center for Health Improvement and Life Development (CHILD) Haus founder Ricky Reyes (left, front) and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy (second from left, front) celebrate the institution’s 22nd anniversary recently with the CHILD Haus beneficiaries and sponsors.

A haven for children with cancer, the Center for Health Improvement and Life Development (CHILD) Haus recently celebrated its 22nd anniversary at the CHILD House Manila. Founded by renowned hairstylist Ricky Reyes, the institution has received unwavering support from the Sy family, with the late Henry Sy and now his son, SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, continuing the tradition of philanthropy.

The anniversary event brought together sponsors and the children who have found solace at CHILD Haus. Fourteen cancer-free survivors were honored, an indication of the institution’s life-saving work.

Three of the fourteen cancer-free survivors of CHILD Haus.

CHILD Haus offers vital support to children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. Located in Manila near the Philippine General Hospital and in Quezon City, the facilities provide accommodation until treatment completion. For infants, both parents are allowed to stay.

Young cancer patients receive blessings from a priest.
Children with cancer and their families receive essential support from CHILD Haus, which offers accommodations in Manila and Quezon City.

At the heart of CHILD Haus’s mission is the belief in empathy, resilience, and selflessness. Ricky Reyes and Mr. Hans emphasized these values during the anniversary event, highlighting the positive impact of dedicated support and community involvement.

SM’s Sy family has been a steadfast patron of CHILD Haus, carrying on the legacy of giving established by the late Henry Sy.

A ‘Tree of Hope’ wall adorns the CHILD Haus building in Manila. Each leaf on the tree bears the name of a generous sponsor who continues to support the organization’s mission. This visual symbol of hope and solidarity is a tangible representation of the unwavering support CHILD Haus receives from the community.

A ‘Tree of Hope’ wall graces CHILD Haus Manila, featuring the names of its dedicated sponsors on each leaf.

CHILD Haus continues to be a beacon of hope for children battling cancer and their families. With the unwavering support of its donors and volunteers, the institution remains committed to providing essential care and compassion.

Donors, including the Sy family, support CHILD Haus, a source of inspiration for children with cancer.

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