UPDATE #6 – Fund Raising Campaign

Good day!

I would like to inform everybody that as of August 29, we have raised a total of 12,580 pesos. We were also able to receive medicine donation from a generous person. I personally would like to thank all those who contributed.

Currently, I have been receiving pledges through emails and text. Hopefully, it would not remain that way. =)

Let us pray that the fund we are raising would continuously grow.

For those who would like to help in my endeavor, please do contact me at the details I indicated in my previous posts.

Again, thank you!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Josh

UPDATE #5 – Jones’ Medication

Jones takes a lot of medicines every 4 hours. Please find the list below.

FELODIPINE – PLENDIL 10MG
METOPROLOL – NEOBLOC 50MG
TELMISARTAN – PRITOR 80MG
PIROXICAM – FELDENE FLASH 20MG

If anyone would like to make a donation, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

UPDATE #4 – Birthday Celebration

It was a memorable day indeed for Jones as he celebrated his 28th birthday yesterday. The day started with a thanksgiving mass celebrated by Father Joel E. Tabora of the Society of Jesus. Atty. Manny Diaz, Dr. Marlyn Regondola, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Lobrigo, Jesus Tabinas, Gerald Corral, Anne Magadia-Uy, along with Jones and May’s family and friends were some of those who attended.

Jones broke into tears when the group sang the Happy Birthday song.

A simple salo-salo followed.

UPDATE #3 – Mailing List

I recently created a mailing list in yahoogroups for everyone who would like to get updates regarding Jones’ condition. The name of the group is helpjones. If you would like to subscribe click the link below.

Click to join helpjones

UPDATE #2 – Jones’ Birthday

Tomorrow, August 27, is Jones’ Birthday. There will be a mass at their abode to be celebrated by Rev. Father Joel E. Tabora, S.J.

UPDATE #1

Last August 18, I started the information dessimination campaign to pray for Jones’ fast recovery. I likewise called for suggestions on how we can help him and his family cope up with the expenses. A day after, many responded. Some offered prayers and some pledged to share some of their blessings. I never expected such volume of responses.

Currently, I am spearheading a fund raising campaign for Jones. As of August 24, we have raised a total of Php10,080.00. I am sincerely asking everyone to help me in this endeavor. You can contact me in any of the following:

Email
jcm@sili.adnu.edu.ph or joshua@atenista.net

Mobile
+639189389833

Office
+63544722368 local 2422

Address
Computer Science Department
Room P219 2/F Phelan Building
Ateneo de Naga University
Ateneo Avenue, 4400 Naga City

If your group or batch is doing a separate fund raising campaign, you can do any of the following:

1. Give the money personally to his wife or family. Their address is

#9 Peñafrancia Zone 6, Naga City

2. Deposit the money directly to their account.

Bank: EPCI – Naga (Elias Angeles Branch)
Account #: 0578-14139-1
Account Name: Jose Jones Capucao and May Ann Belano
Account Type: Joint

3. Wire the money through Western Union or LBC. However, it requires a person who will receive the money. You can either put my name as the receiver or if not Jones’ wife. Just don’t forget to text the MTCN.

4. You can likewise contact or visit me anytime at the CS Office.

With your help, we can make this work!

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Update on Jones’ Condition
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I have spoken to May (Jone’s wife) last night over the phone, she told me that Jones is recovering very well. He can now chew small slices of apples. He can utter some phrases such as “sakit, aray, ang paa ko, grabe man, di ko kaya.” He can now move a bit his hands and feet. It’s a good sign!

(The photo above was uploaded with the consent of Jones’ wife, May.)
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For Your Info
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August 27, 2006 is Jone’s Birthday.

September 8, 2006 is their first wedding anniversary.

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SPECIAL THANKS
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I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the following:

Jesus Natividad, for creating this blog;
Rustan Velarde, for setting up the helpjones.com domain;
Jay Michael Ancheta and his family,
Leah Casiles-Cadano, for their generosity and prayers; and
To ALL, who in one way or another helped, prayed, and is continuously helping and praying for the fast recovery of our dear friend, Jones.

Thank You!

Sincerely,

Josh

Prayer is Power

O God Who is the only source of health and healing, the Spirit of calm and the central peace of this universe, grant Jones such a consciousness of Your indwelling and surrounding presence that he may permit You to give him health and strength and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Oplan Tabang Jones

For those who would like to help financially, here are the account details:

Bank: EPCI – Naga
Account #: 0578-14139-1
Account Name: Jose Jones Capucao and May Ann Belano
Account Type: Joint

For those who would like to visit, their address is:

#9 Peñafrancia Zone 6, Naga City

More info on Joshua’s Blog.

Jones Needs Your Help

(Photo Source: www.adnu.edu.ph)

Dear Batchmates and Friends,

Good Day!

As some of you may have heard, our batchmate and friend Jones Capucao is in need of our prayers and help.

Just weeks ago, his entire body was paralyzed. He even can’t, at the very least, open his eyes. This was caused by a sudden drop of electrolytes in his body making it very much vulnerable to other illnesses. Though he submitted himself to a complete medical examination in UST, all tests were found negative. Until now, the doctors cannot give a definite diagnosis. However, his wife suspects that Jones is suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (http://www.gbsfi.com/overview.html).

I saw Jones condition last week and he is on his way to recovery. He can now open his eyes, move his head, move his tongue, and move a bit of his hands. However, he cannot move yet his mouth. He communicates by sticking out his tongue. His therapy would take a long process. In my observation, he needs physical, neuro, and speech treatments.

I would like to ask everyone for suggestions on how we could help Jones in our own little way. If you have suggestions in mind, don’t hesitate to contact me at my email address (jcm@sili.adnu.edu.ph) or call me at +639189389833.

I would appreciate it much if you can forward this to others especially those not included in my list.

Let us help and pray for Jone’s fast recovery.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Joshua Martinez
BSCS Batch 99