Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) in Ifugao, May 22 to 23, 2010

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER

Dinosaurs roamed the earth 65 million years ago …  now they are extinct.

Children roam the streets because their parents cannot afford the school supplies to send them to school … will you let literate children become extinct?

The Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) Community Outreach Program is here to fill that need for these children in the Philippines, especially those who live in remote mountain areas.  Each year, sponsors and volunteers carry the school supplies and trek through mountain trails to give them to the children in person.  On May 22 - 23 this year, BBBS will visit the communities of Cambulo and Batad in Ifugao province, Northern Luzon to distribute school packs.

For only THREE HUNDRED PHILIPPINE PESOS (P 300.00) or approximately SEVEN U.S. DOLLARS (USD 7.00), a big brother or sister may sponsor one student’s school supplies for one year.

FIVE HUNDRED children need big brothers and big sisters like YOU!

Here’s how you can be a big brother or sister:

1. Pledge to sponsor one child or more
Email to helpbbbs@gmail.com or contact Joanne Del Mindo +639163444404 / Marilet de Guzman +639285032075.
2. Come and meet the kids yourself, sign up as a BBBS volunteer*
For more information, visit the BBBS websites:  http://bbbs2005.multiply.com or http://www.bbbsoutreach.com.

It’s too late to revive the dinosaurs, but it’s not too late for the children.  Don’t let educated children become extinct!

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER
Big dreams begin with small steps!

Click on “More…” to see last year’s BBBS event at Cabatuan Elementary School, Buhi, Camarines Sur.

If you wish to sponsor:

You may deposit to any of the following accounts:
Account Name:  ROBERT JOSEPH TORRES
Account No. :  6220088882
Banco de Oro, Sienna-Del Monte Branch
409 Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
If deposits will be made from outside the Philippines, just specify the Bank Swift Code:  BNORPHMM
Account Name:  JOANNE MAE DEL MINDO
Account No.:  3029-0176-61
Bank of the Philippine Islands, BPI Card Center
Ground Flr., BPI Credit Card Bldg.    
8753 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, Philippine
If deposits will be made from outside the Philippines, just specify the Bank Swift Code:  BOPIPHMM
Please keep the deposit slip for reference.  Kindly inform us the date and amount of the deposit through helpbbbs@gmail.com or contact Joanne Del Mindo +639163444404 / Marilet de Guzman +639285032075.

If you wish to volunteer:

You may register with any of the following:
            Sharon Ponio:                sharon.ponio@gmail.com or +639178010033
            Angel Constantino:         angelamc23@gmail.com or +639175375276
            Juliet Cayabyab             cayabyabjuliet@gmail.com
            Medi Nazar:                   meds511@yahoo.com
Please provide the following information:
Fullname
Nickname
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Home Address
Birthdate (year of birth optional)
Blood Type
Shirt Size (S-M-L-XL)
Are you a mountaineer?
In case of emergency:
    Contact Person
    Contact Number
Relationship
Preferred repacking date (May 8 or May 15)
            Who do you prefer to be grouped with? (as a guide only, subject to change)
 
Please take note of the ffg. dates:
May 6, 8pm - briefing for non-mountaineers at Conference Room A, 4th Floor, Makati Stock Exchange Bldg., Ayala cor. Makati Ave., Makati City.
May 13, 8pm - Team pre-climb meeting at the Penthouse Flr., Makati Stock Exchange Bldg., Ayala cor, . Makati Ave., Makati City.  Attendance is a must!  No preclimb, no climb! Reserved slots will be given to those on waitlist.
May 8 or 15, 9am - repacking of the school supplies.  All volunteers joining the trek are required to help in at least one repacking session.  No repacking, no climb!  Reserved slots will be given to the waitlist.  Venue is at 200 Danny Floro St. (formerly Canley Road), Pasig.

Read more about the climb proper here.