No distance too far for children's literacy by Marilyn Z. Doromal
NaFFAA R4
www.kmtlc2000.com
"Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan." This reminds me of our great national hero Dr. Jose Rizal as he trekked many miles from the hills of Odenwald,Wilhelmsfeld to get to Heidelberg University for an education he will forever be remembered. Galing Foundation is re-living the heroism of many of us who dreamt of sharing our good
fortune to the young illiterate oppressed children of Quezon and Mindanao. Galing's goal to literacy was warmly welcomed by Columbus folks as they generously provided
food boxes, powdered milk,(courtesy of Ms. Ellen Balauitan) brand new backpacks with school supplies partly donated by Basilio Clinic), and of course hardcover books that'll open avenues and inspire the youngest Filipinos to dream and explore.
Hosted by K&M TLC K-12 Academic Tutoring Center, Columbus welcoming committee role modeled Fil-Am generosity at its finest. Headed by FAA President John Campos,( who excitedly brought in donated goods few days prior to turn over) Mr & Mrs. Arnold Taganas, Mr.& Mrs. Daryl Guernsey, FAA VP Dr. Jo Galang Ray, Dr. Bernie & Mrs. Manasan of Ft. Benning,Ms. Norma Dodd and NaFFAA's Fil-Language Immersion students
with frontliner 6 year old "reading wiz,"Kevin Guernsey, genuine generosity poured. Added to the photo opp was Lauren Daya-Luetgers creative eyes for the lenses.
For dinner ,baby back ribs barbecue was prepared by 16 year old Mike Dominguez.All these... for the children in the Philippines they want to meet in the future. A family occasion worthy of 2 hr.drive. This event was so meaningful that no distance is too far to touch the lives and give hope to the dreams of these young poor children threatened by the ultimate poverty in human history- Illiteracy.
To Arjhou and Ces, thank you for taking the time driving in an afternoon where you should be with your family.
Maraming Salamat Galing at Mabuhay! Got more books to haul here.......any volunteer/s???
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