About Wendell
Wendell Rupert Alinea was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia on August 2007. He survived three cycles of intensive chemotherapy and achieved complete remission right after. He has also completed 2 years of maintenance therapy and remained in remission for 3 1/2 years. Unfortunately, he suffered a relapse February of this year.
This former university instructor, writer, music performer and pharmaceutical sales representative is a loyal family man. His passion for photography started when a dear friend gave him a brand new DSLR camera while he was undergoing maintenance treatment a year and a half ago. Due to lack of any photography background, he was uncertain if he had the eye for it.
Wendell enrolled in a three-hour basic photography course to learn how to use the camera properly, with the simple purpose of having the ability to take decent pictures of his family. However, his passion for photography grew more each day as he discovered a unique eye of seeing things through the camera’s lens. He began taking pictures of anything and anyone that caught his fancy. Then he joined several photo contests and received recognition in some of them.
During his 3 ½ years of cancer remission, he spent most of his time with his family as he found a way to work at home as a freelance writer. Just recently, he also began doing photography gigs and some of his photos were published in print and online media.
Because of his cancer relapse, he’s now undergoing treatment at the Makati Medical Center. Once again, with God by his side, he continues to fight to be able to teach, write, perform music, shoot photos and be with his family, friends and loved ones for a long, long time.
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Many of us are artists and musicians. Many of us have the chance to live good lives with our families and friends each day and for years to come. But right now, one of us needs help. Wendell Rupert Alinea, an alumnus of Quezon City Science High (Quesci) was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia on August 2007. He survived three cycles of intensive chemotherapy, completed 2 years of maintenance therapy and remained in remission for 3 1/2 years. Like us, Wendell is a musician and a photographer. Last February, Wendell, suffered a relapse now needs bone marrow transplant. With this difficult news, his friends and batch mates from Quesci decided to organize a benefit event to generate funds for his treatment. With the help, Island Rock Entertainment (IRE), Quesci Batch ’93 presents ROADTRIP: Of Lens and Music. This event is a celebration of the life and the art of Wendell Rupert Alinea and the strength of his creative will. It will be held at Quesci on May 14, 2011 (Saturday) and will showcase the photography of Mr. Alinea for bidding. An unplugged concert will follow featuring Stonefree, The Brew, Black Summer, Sundown Caffeine and more. |
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