On November 8, 2025, the hospital staff of Kidapawan Medical Specialists Center, Inc. (KMSCI), in partnership with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and nursing students from Colegio de Kidapawan (CdK), conducted a community outreach activity in Barangay Tinago, Ilomavis, Kidapawan City. Through the initiative, the volunteers brought essential services and meaningful acts of kindness closer to community members, demonstrating the importance of extending care beyond the hospital setting.
Dubbed “Kawanggawa Para sa Kapwa,” the outreach program featured a feeding activity and free haircut services for children in the community. Nursing students from CdK actively participated by assisting the hospital staff in serving meals, facilitating the activities, and engaging with residents. Guided by their advisers, Sir Allan Roy Rombines and Ma’am Juanita Santos, the students demonstrated their willingness to serve and their commitment to community involvement.
Beyond providing basic assistance, the experience offered the nursing students a valuable opportunity to put compassion and service into practice. It reinforced their understanding that nursing extends beyond clinical responsibilities and includes promoting community well-being through empathy, humility, and genuine concern for others. Through the collaborative efforts of KMSCI, PCSO, and Colegio de Kidapawan, the activity highlighted how partnerships and volunteerism can make a meaningful difference in the lives of communities. “Kawanggawa Para sa Kapwa” served as a reminder that true service is reflected not only in professional duties but also in the willingness to share time, care, and kindness with those in need.