Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD affects 70 million people—1.2 million of whom are Filipinos, yet the discussion about it is lacking.
To help raise awareness and promote solution for the needs of individuals affected by the disorder, Kiehl’s Philippines partners with Gerald Anderson and Candy Pangilinan in support of Autism Society of the Philippines to establish a scholarship fund for therapies needed by children with autism.
The two personalities share their stories and first-hand experience with autism, in a bid to remove the stigma and promote solutions.
Gerald’s Angel Dog Program trains therapy dogs, onto which children with autism can latch when they are scared or uncomfortable.
Candy, meanwhile, is a mother to a child with autism. The actor has always been an active advocate of early diagnosis and intervention. She also serves as a key resource and adviser to many mothers raising children with the disorder, in fact, she recently released her book, entitled Mommy Dear: Our Special Love, which chronicles her experience with her son, Quentin, starting from her pregnancy up until today.
Aside from partnering with Gerald and Candy, Kiehl’s Philippines donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Matthew McConaughey-designed Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream (P3,350 for 125ml) to Autism Society of the Philippines.
The local partnership is in line with Kiehl’s global collaboration with Autism Speaks, which receives all proceeds of the Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream.