Hi,

There is a filipina who badly needs a help,She is single mom ( her husband already passed away ) with 2 kids.

Her name is Divina Calvero.She arrived here in Auckland last February with Visitor’s visa and tried her luck to find a job through an agency which cost her NZD $3000. Fortunately she got a job – cleaner in Queenstown. After a few months , she started experiencing pain in her abdomen and her tummy started to get bigger and bigger. She was diagnosed cancer , tumors were all over her bladder, left ovary and small and large intestines. She is terminally ill and badly needs a help.

Her doctor already advised her that either she have to undergo chemotherapy or another operation. Right now , she already decided to go back home (Philippines )and she badly need financial help.

Imagine yourself in this position – She took a chance in a foreign land to give her family a better future. After securing a job, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Initially, she was billed $2,000.00 for laboratory fees. After she had undergone operation, she was given an approximate figure of $15,000 which may not include Doctors’ fees. She was on a work permit and did not have any insurance to help pay for her medical bills. With this development, Immigration Service called her up to inform her that even her work permit might be in jeopardy as she was not fit to work.

Divina Calvero, or Vin, did so. She sacrificed her own to secure her 2 girls, aged 8 and 7, better life in the future. Now, she is facing the unknown because of the sickness she has.

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In behalf of Devina, her children and family, we appeal that we accept the call in helping her at this very moment. She needs our help, financially and spiritually, through our prayers. The Lord is calling us to extend our hand to one of His children.

To help, please contact 09- 414 6909 or contact the Filipino Community Auckland Or CFC Auckland (maybe some of them knows.Hoping,we can help her and please we pray for her.There is nothing impossible with GOD.He is the best doctor,the best healer and there is always a miracle if we have a deep faith in GOD ….. 😀

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1. Where shall I stay when I arrive? How much will I be paying for the rent?

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