WAFP Outreach Maragondon

Apart from WAFP's advocacy in boosting Philippine tourism, we also take part in other activities beyond our dedication in promoting tourists spots in the country. As part of the group's social responsibility we organized an outreach program for the benefit of the 400 students in Sta. Mercedez Elementary School in Maragondon,Cavite. It took months of planning and organizing on how to provide the needs of the 400 students and we don't have any idea where to get funds for it. Until the overwhelming donations in cash and in kind came from WAFPs  kind-hearted members, at the time we announced about the project and with that, we were able to get more than enough of what we are expecting!

The day came and all 400 students arrived earlier than the scheduled time of the event, all wearing their school uniforms neatly, behaving on their seats while quietly waiting and smiling even though they've been waiting for a while. And as the event started they gathered together holding their food containers and eagerly expecting what's in store for them!

The children got even more surprised as they saw the volume of food and gifts as it was being brought in the school that seems to be endless and that they couldn't count them anymore!

Party hats, games, ice cream, prizes and the clowns made their adrenaline burst with excitement as they attentively participated in the activities and it was wonderful to see these children enjoyed the merriment at that moment.

An on-the-spot drawing contest was also held dedicated to the victims of typhoon Yolanda.

The reward of falling in line for a long time...ICE CREAM! And they really love it!

The Swimming Team of the Sta. Mercedez were also recognized during the event for winning in ten different swimming events and the overall third placer in the West Cluster Sports Unit in Cavite. Some of the swimming gears were also provided by the WAFP and the school principal was elated with this recognition and of course...that would also make us proud!

The Rotary Club, our partner in Outreach Programs donated medicines to the school clinic and did lectures to students about the awareness in cleft palate which was delivered by our very own and Rotary Club envoy Nito San Luis.

Oh well, it was a long day for WAFP! November 16, 2013, was a big day for us! We knew that it wouldn't be like the usual thing we do during our past FUNlakwatsas, it wouldn't be like just walking on streets and take pictures and get entertained with the beauty of nature, and eat when we get hungry. But this time we have a sincere commitment to these children and we're not going to fail them. As they bid farewell to each of us while clutching their take-home goodies, we know this would be their one of the most memorable Christmas treat they ever had. And for us, seeing them very happy is one of our meaningful celebration of life, an invaluable food for the soul.

WE ARE FUNTASTIC PHILIPPINES!
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