Children with chronic illnesses often have to stop their studies to prioritize their health concerns, or they end up being discriminated and misunderstood in class.

In a public hospital in the heart of Manila, children like John Ren have found hope. Within the premises of a premier medical institution, a school for children with chronic illnesses stands.

In “Silahis ng Kalusugan,” children with various illnesses – such as cancer, cardiac diseases, and congenital conditions – are accepted. Many among the students bear physical signs of their struggles, but inside their classrooms, they dare to dream of a bright future.