Inspiring stories of courage and willpower

Episode on July 4, 2009 Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Angie Agustino is suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a rare illness that affects muscle movement. ALS has no cure as of present, and it is a progressive disease that gets worse over time. Despite her ALS, Angie still works full time to support her family’s needs. But what bothers Angie most is not her worsening condition, but her children’s future. She is a single parent, and her kids have no one to turn to but her. Two years ago, Leah Cabanilles’ story was featured in Wish Ko Lang. A tumor grew in the blood vessels of her face, causing severe deformation in her left cheek. Her disfigured face pushed her to isolate herself and shy away from crowds. All she wants is to be free from this insecurity. Wish Ko Lang granted this wish and gave her hope of regaining her self-worth. After undergoing cosmetic surgery, Leah is now finally ready to face the world again. Vicky Morales presents two inspiring stories about courage and willpower on Wish Ko Lang!, airing this Saturday at 4:30PM over GMA-7.

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Unti-unting nauupos ang sigla ng katawan ni Ginang Angie Agustino. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ang tawag sa kanyang karamdaman, isang sakit na nakaapekto sa muscles. Lalala ito ng lalala, at wala na itong lunas. Kaya ngayon, wala na halos silbi ang kanyang kamay at paa, pero gayunpaman, patuloy ang paghahanapbuhay niya para maitaguyod ang dalawang anak. Biyuda na si Ginang Angie, kaya hindi raw siya puwedeng huminto sa pagkayod. Lagi niyang iniisip ang kinabukasan ng mga anak lalo pa’t patuloy ang paglala ng kanyang sakit. Taong 2006 nang maipalabas ang kuwento ni Leah Cabanillas sa Wish Ko Lang! Ipinakita noon ang ‘di pangkaraniwang sakit niya na sanhi raw ng pagiging ‘di kaaya-aya ng kanyang mukha. Ayon pa sa dalaga, ito ang dahilan kaya nawala ang tiwala sa sarili at takot sa pagharap sa tao, kaya hindi rin makapaghanap ng trabaho. Ang hiling niyang maibalik ang kumpiyansa sa sarili, ngayo’y natupad na. Sa wakas, matutunghayan na ang malaking pagbabago sa buhay ni Leah at ang kuwento ng pagpupunyagi ni Angie, lahat ng yan sa Wish Ko Lang! Sabado 4:30 Ng hapon sa GMA-7