Fund-raising activity organized by Filipinos in Leuven

You must have heard of the devastation caused by tropical storm Ketsana (typhoon Ondoy) in the Philippines last September 26, 2009. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090930/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_flooding

To date, signs of hope through random and organized forms of volunteerism are growing in many corners of the city. We believe that we can also be a source of hope, even in a remote way. In this regard, we would like to invite you to an afternoon of solidarity with our fellow Filipinos back home.

FUSE, the organization of Filipino students in Leuven, will hold a charity event on Sunday, October 4, 2009,  at the Pangaea Multi-purpose hall, Vesaliustraat 34, Leuven, from 15:00 onwards. This event begins with a Holy Mass which will be followed by the serving of well-loved Filipino snacks that will be sold at 10,00 euros per plate (starts at 16:00).

If you wish to participate in this event, you are requested to register by sending an email to jai_tc12@yahoo.com. You may also send an SMS or call Ms. Jai Capili: +32486529139.  Registration is very important so that we can prepare well and that we may avoid wasting resources that would have been used for the benefit of the victims of the flood.

If you wish to donate but cannot come to the event, you may email or call the contact persons of FUSE through the following contact details:

Fr. Mario Masangcay: marcssr@gmail.com; gsm: +32485461597
Anne Mendoza: annemen2000@yahoo.com; gsm: +32485328692
Maria Lovelyn Paclibar: marialove77@yahoo.com; gsm: +32487433336

The proceeds of this event will go through the channel of Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan, a non-partisan, Church-based organization that functions as part of the socio-political ministry of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). This organization has developed a comprehensive system of responding to victims of disaster in various parts of the Philippines.

Filipinos are known for their resilience in times of crisis and disaster. Through the help of people like you, they will be able build their homes and their lives anew. Thank you very much.

Kindly forward this email to everyone you know.

Best regards,

Fr. Mario Masangcay
Anne Mendoza
Maria Lovelyn Paclibar

FUSE Coordinators 2009