OUR MISSION: The Mykka Estorninos Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization and a public benefit corporation, is dedicated to provide assistance to cancer-stricken children and young adults (up to 21 yrs old) and their immediate family members who live in Arkansas, and an outreach of the same scope in the Philippines. The foundation is operated by the Board of Officers elected by the Board of Incorporators who voluntarily pledge their resources and time to serve the cancer patients and their families within the foundation’s capabilities and resources. OUR VISION: Our goal is to raise $15,000 from 2011 to 2016 and provide financial assistance to at least 3 beneficiaries per year. PLEASE PRAY FOR US ….. We covet your help for this foundation and for those individuals and their families that we will have the privilege of helping. Gifts of any amount are most welcome. Please send your donation to: The Mykka Estorninos Foundation 1298 Deerfield Way Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 521-3672
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ELECTED OFFICERS President …………….……….. Rustico Bautista Vice President ………………….…Karen Bonner Secretary ………………….…….. Nilda Burgos Assistant Secretary .................................. Nancy Keen Treasurer ……………….………... Nelia Couch Assistant Treasurer ………................. Lolita Kirby Auditor ……………………. Milagros Bautista Executive Director …….… Leopoldo Estorninos, Jr. BOARD OF INCORPORATORS Rustico & Mila Bautista Dr. Mark & Karen Bonner Mark A. Bonner, Jr. Redentor & Nilda Burgos Eddie & Rebecca Chavez Gizelle Chavez Steven & Nelia Couch Jean Davis Leopoldo & Connie Estorninos Michelle Gayon Nancy Keen Dale & Lolita Kirby Michelle Moore MEMBERS/ADVISERS ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS Aida Aguilar Yelexsa Artiga Baltazar & Mayet Baguio Erin Berger Ruth Chavez Ronnel Burgos Rizal & Carmela Gelicame Brian Chavez Rene & Naomi Justiniani Leo John Estorninos Don & Herminia Lumsargis Leo Paolo Estorninos Charles & Rachel Milmon Russell Keen Stewart & Christine Ong Nathan Mahaffey Bob & Asuncion Shackleford Elizabeth Mashie Steve & Lulu Stickels Lonnie Strange Dick & Florenda Tillotson C. A. & Diana Strange James Patindol ---------------
A SALUTE to our beloved Mykka by the people who were touched by her short but truly inspiring adolescent life … and ….. DEDICATED to the children and young adults who are afflicted with cancer . BACKGROUND June Mykka M. Estorninos was a special sweet, kindhearted, and courageous young lady who hailed from the Philippines. She was a consistent honor student at Bates Elementary School and Ramay Jr. High and a member of the National Honor Society. She was known to her teachers, classmates, and friends for her wonderful-contagious-warm-friendly-smile. Mykka, as she is fondly called, has just turned 15 years old (August 11) when diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer, Osteosarcoma, on November 1, 2001. Upon learning about Mykka’s condition, teachers, classmates, friends, and parents did everything possible to help her and her family financially, physically, and emotionally while she was undergoing pre and post surgery Chemotherapy treatments. Mykka’s self-determination, spiritual strength, and emotional maturity touched a lot of people – young and old – from many places. She became a focal point, an inspiration to a lot of people in strengthening their relationships with God, family, and friends. Prayers for her were offered in homes and different churches for a Miracle. But God, who is the Author of Life decided that Mykka had fulfilled her purpose here on earth and had her to be with Him in His Kingdom. That her life was itself already a Miracle. She passed away on January 25, 2003. Parents and people (collectively called FRIENDS of MYKKA) who stayed with Mykka and her family throughout the difficult times, decided that her legacy would not end with her passing away. These FRIENDS resolved to continue what had been started when Mykka was still alive and make Mykka’s inspiring legacy to live on by assisting other children and young adults who are suffering from cancer and their immediate families in any way they can. Hence, the establishment of this foundation. RECIPIENTS (2004 –Present) 2004 1. Kiara Morelos, 6 yrs old San Pablo, Phil. 2. Emma Grace Hampton, 3 yrs old Lincoln, AR.
2005 3. Catalina Hernandez Springdale, AR. 4. Carl Villanueva, 4 yrs old San Pablo, Phil. 5. Chris Rasco, 21 ys old Prairie Grove, AR 6. Ruben Martinez, 12 yrs old Rogers, AR. 7. Caleb Ford, 12 years old Cabot, AR.
2006 8. John Carlo Eusebio, 7 yrs old Los Baños, Phil. 9. William Poore, 10 yrs old DeWitt, AR
2007 10. Clinton Smith, 14 yrs old Stuttgart, AR.
2008 11. Palmer Richardson, 15 yrs old Fort Smith, AR. 12. Diana Gonzales Fayetteville, AR. 13. Charles Duran, 8 yrs old Mabalacat, Phil. 14. Chesqka Duran, 6 yrs old Mabalacat, Phil. 15. Nyl Del Rosario 21 yrs old Los Baños, Phil.
2010 16. Andrew O’Grady 15 yrs old Bentonville, AR. 17. J. Cyrus Armecin 12 yrs old Baybay, Leyte, Phil.
2011 18. Alvin Hiram 11 yrs old Springdale, AR 19. Haydelle Amoloza 18 yrs old Los Baños, Phil. 20. Fernando Basillo 20 yrs old Calamba, Phil.
2015 21. Hudson Wayne Yancey 14 mos Farmington, AR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Mykka Estorninos Foundation, Inc. wishes to extend its appreciation for the generosity of the families of the late Luis Gayon , Archie Bingham and Ernesto Abuel. The foundation was selected by their families as the recipient of the donations from friends in memory of their love ones. Our heartfelt thanks also go to those who sent donations on their behalf. The foundation also thanks friends and individuals from Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Singapore, and the Philippines for their donations. Your valuable support gives us strength and resolve to continue this honorable undertaking. May the good Lord bless you all…. MEFI |
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