Marc Pingris at LA Tenorio
BUMUHOS sa social media ang mga positibo at inspiring message para sa PBA player na si LA Tenorio matapos ibalita sa sambayanang Filipino na meron siyang Stage 3 colon cancer.
Nakikisimpatya at nangakong ipagdarasal siya ng kanyang mga kasamahan at kaibigan sa basketball community upang mapagtagumpayan ang kanyang laban sa Big C.
Ayon sa Barangay Ginebra veteran na tinaguriang “Iron Man” ng PBA, “I was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer.
“The initial testing three weeks ago led me to instantly miss practices and games. I have completed my surgery last week and will soon undergo treatment for the next few months.”
“I have given not only 17 full years to the PBA, but have dedicated my whole life to basketball. I have committed my body and health for the love of the game. It has been my passion and love.
“Sadly, there are things beyond one’s control. But with my FAITH, I am lifting everything to God now and I believe there is a higher purpose as I go through this part of my life,” pahayag ni LA sa isang official statement.
“I am not yet retiring from the game I love, and with the help of the best doctors in the Philippines and Singapore, I BELIEVE i can touch a basketball once more and return stronger,” dagdag pa niya.
Isa sa mga nagbigay ng mensahe at nagpalakas ng loob kay LA ay si retired PBA cager at former Gilas Pilipinas player na si Marc Pingris.
Nag-post siya ng litrato nila ni LA sa Instagram na may caption na, “Dasal lang tol kaya yan! Ikaw pa lakas mo na tao kaya ka nga #ironman eh dito lang kami tol madami nag mamahal sayo at nag dadasal!! See you soon sa laro ng pba! #NSD #IRONMAN #L.A @la_tenorio God bless you bro!”
Sa kanya namang Facebook account idinaan ng kanyang teammate sa Barangay Ginebra San Miguel na si Japeth Aguilar ang message kay LA, “Prayers up for our one and only #PBAIronMan. We are with you in this tough battle.”
Tweet ng isa pa niyang kasamahan sa Ginebra na si Jared Dillinger, “Sending prayers and good vibrations to our beloved Ironman @LA_Tenorio. I love you brother!”
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Mensahe naman ni San Miguel Beermen’s Chris Ross kay LA, “Praying for you brother!! I know you got this!! You’re a warrior bro! We are all in your corner!!”
Hindi rin nakalimot magparating ng pakikisimpatya at pag-aalala si former PBA commissioner at dati ring Philippine Sports Commission chairman na si Noli Eala, “I am deeply shocked and saddened about the news on LA Tenorio. Our family’s prayers are with you @LA_Tenorio.
“Claiming your full recovery. Remember God does not give us any burdens that we cannot carry. Ad majorem dei gloriam,” ani Eala.
Pati ang mga senador na sina JV Ejercito at Sonny Angara ay nag-post din ng mensahe para kay “Iron Man.”
“Laban lang Tinyente! Prayers up for your recovery,” ang tweet ni Sen. Angara.
“Praying for PBA’s Ironman, @LA_Tenorio. Kaya mo yan Brother!” mensahe naman ni Ejercito.
Ang iba pang personalidad na nagpahayag ng suporta kay LA ay sina Barangay Ginebra guard Jimmy Alapag, sports anchor Cesca Litton-Kalaw, at former Ateneo de Manila University star player Thirdy Ravena na naglalaro ngayon sa Japan para sa San-En Neophoenix.
Marc Pingris nag-retire na sa PBA: #PinoySakuragi15 signing off…