A group of Sarah Geronimo fans yesterday turned over a P100,000 check to the Philippine Red Cross for families affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano, following a fundraising activity last week.
The Popsters Fans Club held a dance fundraiser at the Rizal Park in Manila last Saturday. Hundreds of people from all walks of life danced to the tune of the popstar’s popular song, “Tala.” They paid P100 as registration fee for the fundraiser which was donated to PRC.
Barry Juanico, Popsters Fans Club president, handed over a check amounting to P100,000 to PRC Secretary General Elizabeth Zavalla at the PRC headquarters in Mandaluyong City.
“I know that PRC has the heart to help our fellow Filipinos every time that there is calamity. Philippine Red Cross deserves to be the beneficiary of our fund raising activity,” Juanico said.
PRC Chairman Sen. Richard J. Gordon thanked Sarah and her fans for giving cash assistance to Taal victims.
“Thank you Sarah Geronimo and fans for supporting this cause and for trusting and choosing Philippine Red Cross as your partner of choice,” he said.
“We appreciate the efforts of Popsters in encouraging others to help communities affected by Taal eruption. Nakatataba ng puso ang pagtulong ni Sarah na kahit noon pa man ay talaga ng mapag-kawang-gawa lalo kapag may mga ganitong kalamidad,” Zavalla said.
According to PRC, the donated funds will augment resources expended by PRC staff and volunteers for continuing assistance to families affected by the eruption. (Jel Santos)
