CANSECO "Salamin Ng Buhay" by Pete Avendano & Matthew John Ignacio
An average of 20 typhoons hit the Philippines every year, often causing death and destruction. But through it all, Filipinos carry on and make as much of the little they may have. This Filipino trait of resilience is what inspires me to help and make a difference with the means available to me as a musician.
It's very humbling for me to keep asking my friends to donate their time and talents. It's not easy to ask strangers for cash donations. So I would always remind myself of what Ninoy Aquino said before he was assassinated: "The Filipino is worth dying for."
Many people opened their hearts to give their time, talent, and treasure for the survivors of typhoon Sendong. This was a community effort, and I could not have done this on my own. For our sponsors and those who helped without asking for credit, I am extremely grateful to you all. As we all sung at the end, "We are the world... We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving..." Generosity inspires generosity.
While some people stay away from those who are continuously fundraising, and asking for donations, I embrace them. Not because I have a lot to give but because I believe there's no contribution that is too small to make a difference in our community.
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to announce to you that Maxim Eshkenazy and the members of the Colburn Chamber Orchestra are donating their time and talents for the people of the Philippines. They reminded me that we may have different skin colors and religions, but we are all from the same race, the human race. For all of our differences, we are full of decency and goodness, love and kindness....
It is heartbreaking to watch the news about the survivors of typhoon Sendong. Philippine authorities have now doubled the number of dead and missing to more than 2,000. Nearly half a million people require immediate assistance, including nearly 50,000 at evacuation centers, and those on the streets.
Here's a suggested gift that will last longer in your heart than any purchase you make for yourself or your family. Bring your friends and family to the Philippine Typhoon Relief Concert. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:00 P.M., Cerritos Park East Community Center-13234 E. 166th Street, Cerritos, CA 90703. FREE ADMISSION.
Suggested donation $20.00, and you are more than welcome to donate any amount you would like inside the drop box at the venue. Donations to Typhoon Sendong Relief through ABS-CBN Foundation International are tax deductible.
On May 28, 1999, the death of my baby brother, Daniel, devastated my family. Mom cried by my side as I screamed: "Why?" But as I questioned, and quarreled with God, dad reminded me that God never does anything accidentally, and he never makes mistakes. He understood, as I do now, that God uses my deepest hurts and painful experiences to give my music a purpose. Acknowledging this, I've surrendered my music to God as a ministry of healing.
Faith makes things possible, not easy.
"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ." 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (New Living Translation)
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www.convoyofhope.org
www.abscbnfoundation.org
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