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| Some of the relief goods distributed earlier |
An OFW group has launched a fund-raising drive to enable two of its members to distribute relief goods to neighbors whose homes in Barngay Tumana, Marikina City, were flooded last week by monsoon rains brought by Typhoon Carina.
“We hope we could get support from our fellow OFWs in helping
flood victims in our own small way,” said Marivic Tabarnero, founder and president
of Smart (Simple, Measurable, Achievable and Reliabe Team) HK.
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“We intend to send money to our members there, who will then
buy the things their neighborhood actually needs,” she said.
The group distributed relief goods last week just after
flood waters receded, but these were limited in quantity because this was all
the group could afford, she added.
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| Tabarnero |
A substantial amount has been raised, but she declined to give details as it included pledges.
She said the group will continue the fund-raising on Sunday,
fielding members to go around Hong Kong to solicit donations and also man their
gathering place at the top of the outdoor escalator beside the Cheung Kong
Bldg. in Central to receive donations.
She said the donations can also be sent online through this
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Tabarnero said a full accounting of the contributions and
expenditures wil be made once the project is completed.
The project follows the distribution of school supples and
food at McDonald’s in Silay City last July 19, organized by SMART HK member Marlie
Parino, with funding from Hong Kong.
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“Thank you for your generosity and charitable contributions,”
McDonad’s Silay said in a Facebook post, referring to Smart HK. “Your trust
means the world to us, and we’re overjoyed to have provided such a delightful
experience.”
The grroup celebrates its 16th anniversary this year.
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