With a strong support group, a positive mindset, and sheer determination, Aileen began her journey back to health and self-love.

“Run Against Cancer 3: Let’s Win Against Cancer”, a fun run which will be held at the University of the Philippines College of Science Amphitheater, UP College of Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City on June 9 (Saturday).

On the TBR pumped up station at Nuvali, a stranger wearing a yellow shirt that was printed with "Dream Chaser" was walking towards me holding a sign that says "FREE HUG". Two of the thing I love best. Free and Hug. Yes, a hug. A simple gesture that could give the feeling of comfort and security at the same time. Just what I needed after running 30 kilometers. That was also what I needed on the 15th of May 2015 when I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.