On September 26, 2009, Typhoon Ondoy brought torrential rainfall to Metro Manila in only a few hours. The rains caused severe flooding resulting in a climbing death toll forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their communities. I plan on doing something about it.
For the next few weeks, several of my colleagues have joined resources to launch a Benefit concert. Our main performer is Jay Legaspi featuring amazing talents (secret for now, but you will be pleased). The event is scheduled for Friday, November 13th, 2009. Doors open 7:30-10pm. We are in the process of locking down a venue and will have info shortly.
I've seen video postings and status messages asking where to help and how. This is AN opportunity. It is a way to help. It is not THE opportunity. There are many others partnering to help. We are simply responding within our demographic.
Regardless of where you help, just help because when it becomes a ME thing, it is no longer a THEY thing. We are doing this for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. This isn't a self promoting event. It's about our brothers, sisters, cousins, you name it.
I'll leave you with this quote from Rick Warren, "We have been given influence to speak up for those who don't have it." Perhaps this is our time to speak up.
For info on how to help, contact Mary Suzannne, marysuzanne.delacruz@gmail.com. We're challenging artists, event coordinators, and technicians.
