The sooner the scar is treated, the greater the chance of
positively influencing scar formation. Information that is worth sharing to you
all.
I recently meet six brave souls who despite their scars were
able to face the world head up high. They are presented during the Scarvivor
event. The Scarvivors event press launch was held last August 27, 2015, 10 am
at Amici Restaurant. Also present are
Dr. Jose Joven Cruz, President of PAPRAS; Dr. Dorothy Dy Ching Bing, Burn
Rehabilitation Consultant on burn centers in the Philippines; who share
information about the Scarvivor advocacy .Nikoy De Guzman, one of the
SCARvivors, gave a speech for the closing remarks.
Scarvivor, is an advocacy from the country’s leading scar
management brandContractubex® (Extractum Cepae + Heparin + Allantoin), in
support of the burn centers of the Philippines, and the Philippine Association
of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS) mission. As part of
the advocacy, Contractubex proudly shares inspirational and life-changing
stories from 6 courageous SCARvivors.
Scars may be a reminder of pain and personal tragedy.
However, scars are also a sign of healing wounds. They are a testament to an
individual’s courage and resilience. Scars mean closure on whatever pain and
tragedy has happened, and it is
something that can be visually improved as part of the healing process.
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“Hindi ka lang scarred physically. Pati yung self-esteem mo
natamaan. Nung time
na yun, I didn’t want people looking at my scars. Ngayon, I know there’s more
about me than my scars,” shares Sherilyn Bruan, a survivor of the Ozone Disco fire.
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“There were issues with those big scars, particularly
after my first modified radical mastectomy when I was just 28. Then, I realized
it’s about getting well. What you went through. And getting over that,” says
Nikoy de Guzman, who has undergone a double mastectomy
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“Dahil sa scars, dati binubully ako. Sinusulatan yung
libro ko ng sunog. Ganun. Pero hindi ko hinayaang masira ang buhay ko,” says
Rubylyn Cua Rodel, who got burned in an accident.
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“My experience has been a painful struggle. But I didn’t
let it hinder me from doing the things I wanted to do. I want others to know
that you can be so much more than your scars. Just trust yourself and your will
to fight,” shares Dwight Bayona, a racer who lost his leg in an accident.
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“Ang mahalaga, muli akong makabalik sa aking tungkulin. Dala
ng paninilbihan ang sugat na ito, nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas ng loob,”
according to Richard Tagapan, a PNP SAF officer injured in the line of duty.
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“My scars are very big and my left leg was deformed. It
was a very difficult experience, but with the help of many loving people
especially my Mom and Dad, I
am now on my road to complete recovery,” says Giboy Billena, a 13-year-old bone
cancer survivor.
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The SCARvivor exhibit was also being held at Exhibit Space
3, UGF Building A, SM Megamall runs from August 27, 2015 to September 2, 2015.
We encourage you to be part of the advocacy by visiting the
exhibit and extending your
support to other SCARvivors out there.
You can also support the SCARvivor advocacy by purchasing
Contractubex®. For every Contractubex® purchased, patients from selected burn
centers will be given their own
SCARvivor Kit. This is in line with the commitment of Contractubex® to helping
patients manage scars, so that someday, being SCARvivors themselves, only their
stories of hope and courage remain.
