Christmas is the season of hope and sharing, but for some people there is very little to hope for and even less to share with, like the orphans of St. Joseph of Our Lady Of Grace Academy at Brgy. Lonoy, Roxas City, Capiz.
Last December 18, at 4:00 a.m.; while the Sisters and some of the orphans were in Church, the orphanage was completely burned down by fire. Thankfully, all of the 27 orphans were safe including three babies. Some good Samaritans were also quick to offer and donate basic needs like food, beddings and cribs. To this date however, the orphanage still desperately needs a lot of things and a place that the 27 orphans and the sisters has come to call as “Home”.
Because of our desire to help and give hope to these orphans, my group – the Sinadya Glee Ensemble, who performed at the recent Coronation Night of the Fiesta Queen 2010, and my club, the Rotary Club Of Roxas, will organize a fundraising event on December 30, 2010 at the JAVVA Bar & Grill, Grandville, Roxas City. One of our performers at the Sinadya Glee Ensemble and a very talented singer is Gereberne Lozada. She is an orphan at the St. Joseph Orphanage. Proceeds of this event will be used for the immediate needs of the orphans and in rebuilding the orphanage.
We will also be accepting pledges and donations in cash and in kind before and after our December 30 fundraising event. We will be announcing and confirming your donations during the fundraising activity from 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. You can course your donation through our Rotary Club treasurer, Rotarian Rodolfo Arce (0917-3120422) or through Rotarian Cheryl Anne Lastimoso (0917-3120277 / 0928-5544007). Donations will also be published in a local daily newspaper, and aired in local radio and TV.
Please help us help these orphans. Your donations will surely go a long way in giving these children something to smile and hope for this Christmas and the years to come. Thank you and may your Christmas be truly happy and meaningful.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Sec. Che-Che Lastimoso
Pres. Jerry Lames
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