For children battling critical illnesses, the power of wishes is more than just a source of happiness; it can also be a source of strength. MaxiLife, in cooperation with Make-A-Wish Philippines, granted the wishes of children with critical illnesses as it hosted an event at the The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City.
The event brought together 10 children with critical illnesses as well as their parents, guardians and 15 MaxiLife volunteers for a fun-filled afternoon at The Mind Museum’s galleries and exhibits. After the tour, the children were in for a surprise as MaxiLife and Make-A-Wish Philippines brought out a huge variety of gifts that the children had all wished for.
“MaxiLife is the best partner for this event as they put kids in need as one of their priorities and are spreading awareness about the opportunity to be the catalyst of a life-changing moment to a child,” said Aleah B. Ortiz, executive director of Make-A-Wish Philippines
“In every child’s wish, we see an opportunity to make a difference. We believe that each moment counts. We are not providing financial support for their medical needs, but instead inspiring hope by granting their wishes and empowering them to wish bigger. Together with the Make-A-Wish Philippines, we are committed to fulfilling their wishes and making them a reality,” said Mervin L. Pobre, PhD, president, and CEO of MaxiLife.
A study by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) showed that, in the Philippines, over 60,000 children die annually before their fifth birthday due to medical complications. Despite this, many children in critical conditions remain hopeful and wish to grow up and have fun with their friends and family.
Partnering with Make-A-Wish Philippines and granting children’s wishes at the event is an initial step towards a bigger goal for the company– to empower Filipinos, especially in the middle class and working class–to focus on funding their life aspirations, with MaxiLife as a financial safety net against life’s uncertainties.
“MaxiLife’s key objective as a life insurance company is to encourage preparedness and promote awareness of the real possibility of unexpected critical illnesses so that when it occurs, the insured person and their family can be free of financial burden and able to focus more on recovery,” said Pobre.
