Kiehl’s Philippines has always firmly believed in giving back to the local community through the Kiehl’s Gives Program. This year, Kiehl’s Global is partnering with Matthew McConaughey in support of the Autism Speaks Foundation, a global organization dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. For this campaign, Matthew designed the packaging of the Limited Edition Kiehl’s x Autism Speaks Ultra Facial Cream. Locally, Kiehl’s has partnered with Gerald Anderson and Candy Pangilinan in support of the Autism Society Philippines.
Kiehl’s Philippines is collaborating with Anderson and Pangilinan in establishing a scholarship fund for therapies needed by children with autism. These therapies can aid in developing a child’s social skills and can help them become more independent in the future. Both were featured in online videos released on Kiehl’s Philippines Facebook page where they shared their journey with and support for autism.
Help Kiehl’s gain the awareness for the need of early intervention by buying Kiehl’s products. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Autism Society Philippines. Also by purchasing the Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream designed by McConnaughey, you can help support the Autism Speaks Foundation.
The Gerald Anderson Foundation founded the Angel Dog Program that trains therapy dogs for children with autism. Children with autism process external stimuli very differently; they are unable to filter out the five senses and can react negatively to what they see, hear, feel, taste, or smell. The therapy dogs of the Angel Dog Program then becomes a focal point in which the children can latch onto when they are scared or uncomfortable. Having firsthand experience relating with children with autism, Gerald hopes to continue nurturing awareness, inspiring change and raising funds to help them.
Candy Pangilinan is an actor, a comedian, and a mother of a child with autism. She has always been an active advocate of early diagnosis and intervention of autism because of her journey with her son Quentin. According to Candy, “Every day is a journey with my son, but it is also a pleasant surprise.” Due to her unwavering positivity, patience, and consistency, Candy has become a key resource and adviser to many mothers who are raising children with autism. Candy will be releasing a book this October entitled: “Mommy Dear: Our Special Love” which is a journal compilation on her experience with her son starting from her pregnancy up until today. She believes that the most powerful support we can give to children with autism is acceptance and love.
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