Donation Drive: Help Quinn Beat Leukemia

BDO ACCOUNT:     (Banco de Oro) Kimberly Quinn Cruz 0002-5125-9390

A Message from Quinn's Mom:

“ Quinn was diagnosed when she was 2yrs old. She has been battling Leukemia for 2yrs now... She can still hold up smile and make others smile in spite of what she's been through.

She encountered 3 early relapses. And has been under different chemo protocols. Unfortunately, chemo didn't work. Her only chance of survival is a Bone Marrow Transplant...

She will be starting on a high intensive chemo next week or as soon as she recovers from her last session. It will be a lot more expensive now that her treatment will be moved to St.Luke's. We need all the help we can get to give her a fair fight against Leukemia. She's been battling so hard and so long, and she still wants to fight.

Please help us save our daughter... She needs a Bone Marrow Transplant soon and we don't have much time left.

No help is too small... Every bit counts, every cent, every post, every like...

Thank you And God bless... She has a strong spirit. We're very very grateful beyond words for everyone who has shared prayers and support...” ~ Lisha Mari Tan Abaya-Cruz

Latest Update:

Post by Kimberly Quinn Abaya Cruz.

To learn more about Quinn, please visit her page: Kimberly Quinn Abaya Cruz.

Help us spread the word by liking her page and by sharing her story.

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"Mulat sa Aklat" Book Drive

Makiisa sa pagpapalaganap ng pagmamahal para sa pagbabasa!

Inihahandog ng UP Educators' Circle kasama ang Akap Bata-UP, Kristiyano-Islam Peace Library (KRIS Library), at Books For A Cause ang "Mulat sa Aklat", isang book drive na naglalayong magbigay ng mga libro sa mga komunidad na tunay na nangangailangan nito.

Ang UP Educators' Circle ay tumatanggap ng mga sumusunod na Libro bilang donasyon:

• Children's books
• Storybooks
• Junior novels
• Kiddie encyclopedias
• Reference books
• (dictionary, textbooks, atbp.)

Maaaring dalhin ang mga libro sa UP EdCirc tambayan (left wing, UP College of Education)
o kausapin si Tricia Rodriguez sa +63(926)697-8650.

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FIRGUN: A Book Sharing Event

The Dream Shirt would like to invite everyone to their first ever book swap event. Bring in your old books and swap them for new titles for only Php 250 (comes with a free coffee!)

This would happen on February 21 at Local Edition Coffee and Tea Café in Makati City. Entrance would be Php 250, inclusive of some delicious coffee. Part of the proceeds would go to the kids from Wawang Capiz, Obando, Bulacan.

Mechanics for the swap:
* Participants may bring any of the following books (Filipino or English): Fiction, Essays, Poetry, Art, Comics (No text books or pocket books for now)
* Participants may bring up to 10 BOOKS for swapping
* Books must be in good/mint condition
* Donations such as text books, toys, etc. for the kids of Wawang Capiz is also accepted during the event.

For more info:

• RSVP: Facebook Event Page
• Email Janelle Almosara at thedreamshirt (at) gmail
• The Dream Shirt Facebook page
• Map to the venue
• www.localedition.ph

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KISLAP: BUTIL Night Race 2015

A 5K benefit run for the BUTIL Scholars
February 22, 2015 | 4:00PM - 8:00PM
UST Plaza Mayor and Parade Grounds

RUN for a cause,
IGNITE the night, and
UNITE to send someone to school.

Get ready for special performances and appearances throughout the night.

Registration fee: Php 350 (Inclusions: Singlet, Race Bib and freebies)

Registration: December 2-18, 2014 and January 5-30, 2015 at the UST Tan Yan Kee Lobby from 8:00am - 5:00pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION: bit.ly/KISLAP2015reg
Bank account for online payment:
BDO: 007280025673 Becarios de Santo Tomas

UPDATE: Registration is extended until FEBRUARY 6, 2015!

For inquiries and more info:

• You may contact Christina Abad at +63(935)272-6404
• Facebook Event Page
• Ust BUTIL

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Sapatos Project - Year 3

THE SAPATOS PROJECT

In 2010, the members of the Quality Team in one of the BPO companies in Pampanga were inspired to celebrate their Christmas Party in one of the orphanages in Angeles City. When the idea came about, the quality specialists and experts got so excited that they were able to raise funds in a short span of time and provide for the computer package and school needs of the kids in the institution.

Since then, the activity became an annual event of sharing, giving and paying it forward to the different institutions in Pampanga.
• Children’s Home of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balibago, Angeles City – 2010
• Elders’ Home, Bahay Pag-ibig, San Fernando, Pampanga – 2011
• Children’s Home of Eucharistic Love and Kindness, Telabastagan, San Fernando, Pampanga - 2012
• Duyan ni Maria, Malabanias, Angeles City – 2012, 2013 and 2014

In 2012 when the group was planning for this activity, the 60 kids from Duyan ni Maria shared their need and simple dream of having a new pair of black shoes for the incoming academic year. Making this dream a reality brought the group so much joy that it ignited a deep passion to serve these kids… giving birth to this project.


DUYAN NI MARIA
Situated in Malabanias Road, Angeles City, the institution is a home to 60 kids, ages ranging from less than one year to 20 years old, who were abandoned, neglected and maltreated by their families and relatives. “Duyan” not only provides shelter and home care but it ensures that the kids will have a brighter future by supporting their education from elementary until college, through the assistance of different benefactors.


HOW YOU CAN BE A BLESSING
The organizers are raising funds for the following needs of the children and the institution:
• For the Kids
o Black school shoes and socks
o Clothing: undergarments
o Personal hygiene needs
o Milk and diapers for infants

• For the Institution
o Rice, groceries and milk: For the daily meals of the kids and the staff
o Kitchen and cleaning materials

They are accepting both cash and in-kind donations.

To send your donations, feel free to reach out to the organizers listed below:
Joanne Dizon
Billy Cabilbil
Raymond Pierre Cortez
Rob Aguilon


DETAILS OF THE EVENT
The fundraising project will conclude in a Christmas Party for the kids, scheduled on December 27, 2014 (Saturday) from 2-5PM in the institution in Malabanias, Angeles City. It will be an afternoon of fun and laughter – playing games with the kids, serving them food and distributing the Christmas presents obtained from this initiative.

For more info, please visit their event page on facebook.

In behalf of the organizers of this event, we are inviting you to be part of this great cause and be an inspiration to more people in impacting our world positively.

Be one with us in serving these kids. Be a blessing. Be an answer to their prayers.

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Your Christmas Angels Gift Giving Program

Your Christmas Angels Gift-Giving Program
For the Benefit of the Cancer Warriors Foundation

Event Date: December 29, 2014

Venue: St. Francis De Sales Major Seminary, Marauoy, Lipa City, Batangas

FOR MORE INFO:

• Facebook Event Page
• Benevolence Class of 2009
• For donations and inquiries, please contact benevolenceclassof2009@gmail.com or (+63)922-828-9210.

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Tsinelas para sa Batang Mauban

What: Outreach Program - slippers for children (ages 6-12) of Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon
Where: Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon
When: December 20-21, 2014

Children of Cagbalete Island are in need of slippers. You can donate at least a pair of slippers and they will be delighted to receive them as your Christmas gift.

They are also in need of umbrellas, school supplies (paper, notebooks, pencil, ballpen, crayons, etc.)

For donations, please contact:

• Marshi Dinglasan +63(915)5755889
• Facebook Event Page

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SOS: Food Not Bombs-Bacolod "Share a Book, Save a Future" Project

Written By: Konspira Zine

SOS: Last month, on October 25, an FB group,
BOOK & MAG Junkies, held a benefit show/book donation drive in response to Food Not Bombs-Bacolod's plea for book donations to be given to Concepcion, Ilo-ilo's Nipa Elementary School's library and it's students.

We were able to gather 15 Balikbayan sized boxes of books, with running count of approx 1,000 books (amounting to rougly 130 kilos in total weight) donated by friends all over. Our friends from Bacolod were only able to bring with them 6 boxes when they visited Manila 2 weeks ago.

The remaining 9 boxes are left at a friends space in Sucat, Parañaque, awaiting shipping to Ilo-ilo where they are to be given to it's recipients. More than 800 books are to be given as gifts to the schoolchildren, while more than 300 more are to be donated to their school's library.

Please spread the word. Let good-hearted people help out in any way they can. Repost, share, tell your friends about this. Let private businesses know they can help. Let the local government units know that we still welcome their assistance. Help us get the books into the children's hands. Help our schoolchildren out. Any inquiries can be addressed to Jedd Left Hander at (+63)9264886920 or Jeff at (+63)9266118466.

IDB Sucat (where the remaining boxes are held) is having it's farewell show this Saturday, 15th November. A cash donation box for helping us will be passed around and will be visible at the door. Look for Sharen or Sannee if you want to help. IDB may no longer be made available to store these boxes if unshipped, as the venue itself is closing down. For transparency purposes and to get the book-keeping straight, you may coordinate directly with FNB-Bacolod City, Philippines, too.

Immeasurable thanks to Kat, Mel, Tagne/Hey Ho G Burgs Muntinlupa, Nigel, Jade, Jay, Dencio, Ching and Jedd for this initiative. To Sannee and Sharen for the assistance in storing the boxes. To all the bands, attendees, families, friends and volunteers who made this book drive happen. You are welcome to help some more. Maraming salamat.

For More Info:

• Food Not Bombs FNB-Bacolod City Philippines
• BOOK & MAG Junkies Event Photos
• Eat + Play + Read Benefit Show
• Konspira Zine's Original Post

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