La Salle athletes have raised more than P10,000 in their own fund-raising drive for the homeless dubbed ‘Stronger Together.’
Last month, La Salle University and College of Saint Benilde opened the Razon Sports Complex and covered courts, respectively, to the homeless.
Lady Shuttlers team captain Iyah Sevilla initiated a donation drive along with the other captains of La Salle’s varsity teams.
“Because we’ve been seeing news from TV and social media that DLSU and CSB have opened their gates for the individuals and families affected by COVID-19,” recalled Sevilla, who steered La Salle to a runner up finish in the UAAP Season 82 Women’s Badminton Tournament.
“So sabi ko po na why not make a donation drive to help our guests. Nag-agree naman po most of the captains.”
Also helping the cause are Lady Tanker Ace Agustin and Lady Fencers Pat Eusebio and Nicole Alcaraz, the latter two were part of the foil team that won gold in UAAP Season 82 Women’s Fencing.
As of April 16, the group has raised PHP 10,400 which went directly to the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center.
“As Lasallian athletes, we were always blessed and supported by the people around us,” said Sevilla. “Siyempre sobrang saya po to see the faces of the people we were able to help through the pictures that were being sent to us.
“Very overwhelmed and fulfilled po ang feeling namin right now.”
But more is still needed for the over 100 hundred people residing in both venues. That is why the group is asking for more help — including goods like rice, canned goods, bread, biscuits, and drinking water.
“The smallest action would be of much help, of course, we would appreciate if people donated cash or in-kind goods, but we also appreciate the smallest action of sharing our cause on social media and to their friends in order to get the word out,” said Agustin.