The movie star's Facebook page revealed the story of Tanit Phongmanon, a former famous actor who is now seriously ill with prostate cancer. The son asks for help
“The kindness of artists never runs dry. Actors Welfare Foundation by donating money to help pay for medical expenses Former famous star Thanet Phongmanon is seriously ill with prostate cancer.
Date: June 17, 2024 Executive Director of the Actors Welfare Foundation P'Noy-Natthani Sittisamarn is the representative of the Foundation. Handing over a cash sum of 15,000 baht in accordance with the committee's decision to help with the treatment costs of former famous actor Tanit Phongmanon, who is suffering from a serious illness due to urethral obstruction. With an enlarged prostate, he was unable to walk and had several complications including an irregular heartbeat and had water in his lungs. He was admitted to Vajira Hospital since last week.
In this regard, Mr. Tun Mai's son asked for help from friends and the media to find a wheelchair and the friends and media spread the news. They brought many necessary equipments such as rubber gloves, walkers, alcohol, etc. for donation. When young singers Tek Shiro or Manasoen Nanthasen heard about it, they were happy to go and donate a wheelchair as well.
Or if anyone would like to help with wound care equipment. Adult pampers and equipment used with patients. You can contact and inquire at Son Khun Tonmai 0909618853
Actors Welfare Foundation was established on March 15, 2002 to the present, for 22 years, originally used the name Senior Actors Welfare Foundation, with Auntie Jo, Mrs. Gauri Usiri (National Artist) as the first Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Later in 2018, the name was changed to “Actors Welfare Foundation” to provide young actors the opportunity to become members of the Actors Welfare Foundation.
Currently, Father Eid, Mr. Subrawat Patamasot (National Artist) is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors. It operates with the aim of providing relief to artists and actors suffering from illness, poverty and dependency, providing assistance to families of actors as necessary, and creating benefits. Morale and encouragement for representatives including work with other charitable organisations. For the public benefit on an ongoing basis at all times.”
(Photos and information from the movie star’s page)
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