IMELDA S. COMON
Imelda is from Samboan, she has 8 children. She worked full time very hard for a few years making Beach Bags. She became a widow in 2018, she was only 45 years old.
Her husband passed away from a sudden heart attack. She is now making bags part time as having to teach her younger children at home is a big challenge and time consuming.
Rise Above Foundation sponsors the education of her younger kids and helps Imelda with food and donations.
JUANITA BACLAY
Juanita was from Carcar, a mother of 6 and responsible for the design of the everyday bag. She was with the bag making group from its very beginning.
Juanita enjoyed teaching others and was very patient, she had a great sense of humour.
Sadly, brave Juanita passed away a few years ago from breast cancer. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family.