Tanudan, Kalinga: BBBS - Big Brother Big Sister 2007
BBBS - Big Brother Big Sister
The BBBS - BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER outreach program was conceived by mountaineering groups in the Philippines in the year 2005, with the goal of addressing the needs of children in such remote areas. If their parents do not have to worry about providing school supplies, then they might encourage the kids to attend classes and stay there.
Through the BBBS, you have a chance to become a big brother or big sister to a child thousands of kilometers away. For only THREE HUNDRED PHILIPPINE PESOS (PhP300.00), you will be able to sponsor one student's school set which contains the following items: 1 knapsack, 7 notebooks, 4 ball-point pens, 4 pencils, writing pads, crayons, sharpener & ruler.
If you wish to lend a hand, you may send in your pledges for one or more children now, or kindly send this message to your friends, relatives or colleagues who might wish to. For pledges & donations, please get in touch with any of the following:
Cherry Pie Valencia: pieb2k6@gmail.com or +639209603407
JhoanaPimentel: Jhoana.Pimentel@bakernet.com or +639217590434
Kim San Juan: eekly_05@yahoo.com or +639178923459
Now on its third year, BBBS owes its success to donors and volunteers who earnestly heeded the call for big brothers and sisters. Through their generosity, BBBS brought hope to 295 children in Itogon, Benguet in the year 2005 and 535 children in Lacub, Abra in the year 2006. Volunteers braved the dust, heat and steep trails, just to transport the school supplies to the kids. For this year's project, BBBS has set its sights on the children of Tanudan, Kalinga, with an initial target of 500 kids. BBBS is calling for volunteers to help bring the supplies to the kids on May 26-27. 2007. Come and meet the child you sponsor. Hand over the school set to him personally. To see the unspoken gratitude in a child's eyes is priceless!
For more information on the project, you may visit the BBBS website at
http://bbbs.freehostia.com
For volunteers, please get in touch with any of the following:
Angel Constantino: angelamc23@gmail.com or +639175375276
Medi Nazar: meds511@yahoo.com or +639217773267
Sharon Ponio: sdrponio@yahoo.com or +639178010033
Kindle the Flames of Hope
If you are reading this, think of all the children who may never learn how to read this properly. The children in these areas were born into this world the same way that you were - without any clothes. If you can read and write, don't they deserve the same?
Perchance, your pledge might just be what is needed for that little push in the right direction - to keep the kids in school. Kindle the flames of hope for a better tomorrow … Be a sponsor or a volunteer today!
BBBS - BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER
Big dreams begin with small steps!
Click here for Lacub, Abra: BBBS - Big Brother Big Sister 2006 photos.
Click here for Itogon, Benguet: BBBS - Big Brother Big Sister 2005 photos.
~ Carpe Diem ~