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Mark Cardona's family requests for privacy after apparent suicide attempt

24 Aug, 2016
Mark Cardona's family requests for privacy after apparent suicide attempt

The basketball star is in a stable condition after he overdosed on sleeping pills. His family has since requested that public respect their privacy. Learn more, here.

Mark “Mac-mac” Cardona, who is currently playing for the NLEX Road Warriors, was recently rushed to the hospital after he ingested a potentially lethal cocktail of various medications in apparent attempt to take his own life.

NLEX Road Warriors Team Manager Ronald Dularte released an official statement to the public, saying:

“We urge the public to allow Macmac and his family to have privacy at this difficult time. Macmac is part of the NLEX Road Warriors team. We are providing whatever assistance he needs from us during this time. Thank you.”
Support for Cardona began pouring in over social media.

His older sister Rowena told TV Patrol that Mark had been battling severe depression: “Sabi niya sakin ate, di ko na kaya.“Nararamdaman ko na may balak siyang gawin sa sarili niya.”

She also expressed her gratitude to former PBA coach Binky Favis, who found Cardona in his house in Merville subdivison in Paranaque and helped bring him to the hospital.

Mark with Bianca and their two kids (screengrab: Youtube)

Mark with Bianca and their two kids (screengrab: Youtube)

The 11-year PBA Veteran is currently in a stable condition in Makati Medical Center, according to SPIN.ph report. He was initially rushed to the University of Perpetual Help Hospital in Las Piñas City.

Just two days before his apparent suicide attempt, on August 19, Cardona was reportedly brought to the police for allegedly being domestic abusive towards his live-in partner, Bianca Cabildo-Jackes.

On the morning before he was found unconscious, Cardona shared photos of numerous pills on his instagram account. The photos have since been deleted.

photo: Mark Cardona Instagram

photo: Mark Cardona Instagram

Next page: Mac-mac’s friends offer words of support via social media

Barangay Ginebra guard Sol Mercardo urged his followers to offer up prayers for Mac-mac during this difficult time.

Please pray for my brother Mac Cardona… ???????? in these times God wants you to keep your eyes fixed on Him. When we are weak He is strong — Solomon Mercado (@M3rcMyWords) August 21, 2016

Miakka Lim, courtside reporter and daughter of former player and Ginebra coach, sent good thoughts as well. 

Prayers for Cardona ???????? — Miakka Lim (@Miakka) August 21, 2016

Sports/PR agent Sheryl Reyes also offered up prayers for the cager.

Prayers for mark cardona ???????????? — Sheryl Sanchez Reyes (@FemaleAgentSR) August 21, 2016

Chris Ross, point guard for the San Miguel Beermen, took to twitter to tell his contemporary he was praying for him.

Praying for you Mac Mac!!! ???????????????????????????????????????????????? — Chris Ross (@cmross6) August 21, 2016

Talk n’ Text forward Danny Siegle tweeted words of encouragement for Mac-mac.

Macmac, sending prayers your way. ???????? Hoping for the best. — Danny Seigle (@dannyseigle42) August 21, 2016

Former PBA player Vince Hizon also tweeted in support of Mac-mac.

Prayers for MacMac Cardona … Hope he recovers completely & that Jesus will guide his path! #PrayForMacMac

— Vince Hizon (@VinceHizon12) August 21, 2016

Ryan Arana of the San Miguel Beermen urged the public to pray for Mac-mac’s speedy recovery.

Please Pray for our brother Mac Cardona for his fast recovery ???????????? — ryan araña (@ryanarana) August 21, 2016

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