Olongapo bands’ way of giving it back, a big success!
In our very small but whole hearted act we were able to raise some money that we could donate to our brothers and sisters who were affected by YOLANDA. Thank you so much to all our friends who participated and attended our mini-fundraising show last night at Sitio, it was all fun actually and overwhelming at the same time. Words aren’t enough to paint you a picture of how the show went out. But we sure wish that everyone ( our friends from abroad, included) were there so we could at least give it all back to them by somehow entertaining them.
8oz., one of OMG’s prime band, participated in Reach-Out. Thanks guys!
Gelo of 8oz
Kuya Ghandi of 8oz. Band
Vanity, my band for almost nine years now, took the initiative to do this benefit show for the victims of the typhoon YOLANDA (Haiyan). Led by our new member and friend, T-rex, we were able to plan and make it all happen in just 5 days. I know that was a bit short notice for everyone but hearing and reading the news everyday about it gave us the feeling for insistence to push it through. It’s obvious that we are so affected by what happened in Tacloban and other gravely affected areas because Olongapo just recently survived a similar misfortune. Which made us so attached to the victims of the typhoon. I, personally, had this hundreds of what-ifs inside my head after watching the news regarding the incident. Made me realize again about things that really matter, if you know what I mean.
Before I went home last night, Angge told me that we were able to raise a sum of Php20, 744 and we’re still gonna pick up some more money from cash remittance centres that were sent by our friends and families from abroad. God bless your hearts, guys. We’re planning to buy water, slippers, rice and canned goods out of the money that we collected. Pack them and hopefully be able to ask Batang-Gapo, a non-profit group consists of the sons and daughters of Olongapo, to help up in bringing these donations to our fellow Filipinos who are in grave need right now. Thank you so much in advance, by the way!
*According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Thursday, the provinces with the highest numbers of confirmed fatalities are the following:
- Leyte – 1,785 (mostly from Tacloban City, Ormoc City and various municipalities)
- Eastern Samar – 172 (mostly from Guiuan, Hernani, Lawaan, Balangiga and Giporlos)
- Samar – 200
- Cebu – 71 (mostly from Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Bogo City, San Remigio, Sogod, Santa Fe, Madridejos and Camotes Islands)
- Capiz – 50 (mostly from Panay and Pilar)
- Iloilo – 41 (mostly from Estancia, San Dionisio and Calinog)
- Aklan – 11 (mostly from Libacao and Banga)
- Antique – 10 (mostly from Busaong, San Remigio, Laua-an and Barbaza)
- Camarines Sur – 10 (mostly from Sabang in San Jose and Presentacion
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Source:
*http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/11/14/1256652/areas-severely-affected-yolanda
Sugarfixed. 
I was about to write a few lines about the pictures you tagged, but there you are! It was a fulfilling night for all who shared their talents to support and give whatever they have. Thanks Vanity!
– 8 oz.