Specially for San Mateo!

Dear Fercho, Ckyap, CAR, GAng, WengC, MimiQ, Abelle, Adoree, KGab, Willen, Winnie Ginny, Claude, TinaL, JDH and BChua, 

I heard about the San Mateo Elementary School, Special Education Class for mentally challenged children, I knew that it is for them that my Jacqueline and brother CJ would like to celebrate their birthdays with. 

As soon as I posted it on my blog, you were so quick to offer your assistance and this truly warms my heart. 

I got in touch with the Mayora of San Mateo and she told me that they have 95-100 children that need special attention. Jacqui wanted to throw them an early Christmas party so I called up Party Perks and Winnie and Willin were more than happy to send over a magician for the kids' entertainment. 

Days after my post, I began to receive boxes of food, clothing and toiletry. It's really amazing how many people care and are willing to help. 

On this post, I have documented your donations and what had happened on the day of Nov. 30, 2012.

The goods start to arrive. 

I was able to buy net bags (#notoplasticbags) and we filled up 100 bags with all the goodies we collected. 

The dining room was a big chunk of loot bag.

When we arrived, everything was orderly, clean and the children were behaving so well. 

The program started with this awesome magician that kept the children in awe. Actually, the adults were equally shocked at his tricks! Thank you PARTY PERKS!!!

And then, the food was served. My team made it all happen and so quickly and efficiently. Thank you Ted, Budoy, Larbs, Ria, Maco and Delfa!! 

The reason we were there was because Jacqueline wanted to spend her birthday with the children. I am so proud of her. Here she is with her gang who helped out! Anton, Ana, Javier and the birthday girl, Jacqueline. (It's actually on the 24th of December but everyone will be too busy by then.) 

Thank you to my Daddy-O for lending us the Dizon bus. 

As the kids were eating, I spotted something that made my heart skip a beat. FISH BALLS!!!!

Called the vendor over and then my gang made tusok tusok the balls, even double dipped into the sauce. Manang totally lost track of how much we got because we were just going crazy over her siomai, sago't gulaman and kwek kwek (quail eggs). 

After everyone had eaten, the kids lined up to get their Christmas goodies! Oh what joy to see their smiling faces. The teachers were also happy about getting school materials such as crayons, clay, drawing notepads, activity books, musical instruments, balls and puzzles. 

Maco was hard at work. Naks!

The SPED head, school principal, Mayora Tina and your bloggerina. 

Mayora, Ria B and yours truly. 

P.S. Look at how beautiful the necklace is Ckyap. :) 

TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO SUPPORTED AND GAVE TO THE SPECIAL CHILDREN OF SAN MATEO, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! 

Lecheng Leche Flan Yan!

This is the worst thing that can happen to those who are on a diet. 

Probably the best leche flan I have ever had, PRIMABLEND. I thank Mayora Tina Dy of San Mateo for sending me some and introducing me to the this whole lotta goodness. 

As you may know, during the flooding, San Mateo was one of the cities that was hit hard. This is also where we distributed the relief goods. Until now, I am sure there are a few parts, business, homes that are still suffering from the disaster. 

Now, I am not from San Mateo do I know my way around it. All I know about the town is that Manila Waldorf School, the school where my daughter goes to, is in that city AND that they have PRIMABLEND. 

They don't deliver but I am telling you, it's worth the trip. 

325 Gen Luna Street

San Mateo, Rizal

9417446

Donating the Organized Way.

We were told to meet the Mayor's wife at 10:30 am. 2 buses and 1 van full of clothes, food and hundreds of relief packs were ready to be given to the flood victims of San Mateo, Rizal. 

At 10:30 am, Tina Diaz arrived. I love the fact that she was on time. 

She was accompanied by the army and police. 

We were led to the Ynares multi-purpose covered court.

The 300 families of Sala and Bungahan, San Mateo were lined up, sitting down and patiently waiting.

The police, barangay captain and staff of the Mayor made sure that every single family representative had a stub to be able to claim their goods. It was given to them the day before our visit. I was so happy to see how organized they were. How obedient everyone was when given instructions. 

Maco Custodio giving out the relief goods along with the Grade 11 students of Manila Waldorf School.

Everyone loved the pails!! 

Distributing food. My auntie, we all lovingly call Larbs, donated 300 pieces of assorted breads. 

Grade 11 students of MWS did an amazing job at reaching out to help the needy.

The MWS, Parents, Teachers and Friends who made it all happen.

With the Mayor's wife, Tina Diaz and Isaac Belmonte. So kilig when the "Mayora" told me that she recognizes me from my blog as she is a reader!! She also told me that she reads Chuvaness. 

The best team partner. 

It was such a wonderful feeling helping those affected by the floods. Really was impressed at how orderly the distribution went and I think it is because of the efficient staff of the Mayor's office and of course, with the help of the army....

...and the police. 

Watch the video HERE.