Days before his operation, Jomarie disclosed that Tzu Chi Foundation is the light at the end of the tunnel, as his hope was revived that after his operation he would be able to reach his dreams.
Ilang araw bago ang kanyang operasyon, binanggit ni Jomarie na ang Tzu Chi Foundation ay ang liwanag sa dulo ng lagusan, habang ang kanyang pag-asa ay manunumbalik matapos ang kanyang operasyon hanggang sa maabot na niya ang kanyang mga pangarap.