A scared mom-to-be wrote to CoorDown (Coordinator of the
National Association of People with Down Syndrome) when she learned she was
expecting a child with Down syndrome. The organization, in collaboration with
Saatchi & Saatchi Italy, responded by creating this #DearFutureMom
campaign:
World Down Syndrome Day takes place on March 21st. Help
spread the important message behind Dear Future Mom to help advocate the right
to happiness and well-being of people with Down syndrome.
Honestly, my tears really rolled down freely over my cheeks upon watching this very enlightening and heartfelt video, couldn't help it. I may not have any relatives with Down Syndrome but I have friends and neighbors and few people close to my heart who have the same situation as these moms and I feel them.
Truly, aren't mothers or parents like us can overcome any form of hardships and willing to do everything for the sake of our own children? If you can relate to this #DearFutureMom or moms out there, try not to worry at all. This very inspiring video conquers all your fears, questions, your doubts and your hang-ups. This is so true... every child brings joy to their parents. So give them the right to be here, to be with you and the right to be happy :)
A river warrior cleaning the Estero de San Miguel (P. Casal Bridge)
Who says that dreams don't come true? Well, they do. :)) For most of the Filipinos, Gina Lopez's vivid dream of rehabilitating and beautifying the "esteros" or estuaries of Manila, is something next to impossible. Well, take a closer look and please pay attention to my post and see what we've discovered while touring Estero de San Miguel and Estero de Paco.
Gina Lopez, managing director of ABS-CBN Foundation operating Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP), aims to clean-up the lifestyle of residents in the areas and improve their way of living by simply imposing the value of discipline and unity among them. After what we have witnessed during our "estero tour," Gina and the whole KBPIP team together with community volunteers otherwise known as the River Warriors, really did a great job!
Gina Lopez with the River Warriors ... Mabuhay!!!
(Photo credit: Faizzal Tanggol of ABS-CBN Found., Inc.)
KBPIP has been known for organizing three successful runs since 2009 namely the Philippine International Marathon: A Run for the Pasig River; the historic 10.10.10. Run for the Pasig River that broke the Guiness World Record for the "most participants in a racing event" with 116, 087 runners, and last year's 11.02.2011 Run for the Pasig River, the largest foot race joined by 86, 547 runners.
This year, KBPIP has set focused on the waterways in Quezon City which empties most of its trash to the San Juan River and contributes over 40% of the filth that flows into the Pasig River, thus, the title of the upcoming adcovacy run, 09.30.2012 Run for the Pasig River, "The Quezon City Experience."
Registration for the 09.30.2012 Run for the Pasig River is
ongoing at SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, R.O.X, Chris Sports
Festival Mall and Chris Sports Glorietta. Registration is until Saturday (Sept
29). Aside from the registration, there will also be merchandise available in
the SM booths, in which part of the proceeds will also go to the river
rehabilitation. For updates on this advocacy run, visit www.runforthepasigriver.com,
like www.facebook.com/runforthepasigriver
or follow @run4pasigriver on Twitter.
Do you think it would be impossible to rehabilitate this?
(Photo credit: Faizzal Tanggol of ABS-CBN Found., Inc.)
This time, I took this shot! Look at the Estero de Paco today!!!
Isn't it amazing?!!!
We could all walk now under the bridge freely!
Kids also enjoy their beautiful ambience
Look! I never imagined that I could see and get hold of a flower growing from the estero; with me is my friend/blogger JL Dechavez Urgel
Fascinating!!! ;))
Of course, all these good things wouldn't be happening without their help...
Thank you...
Thank you...
Thank you so much!!!
The "happy bloggers" of the "Run for the Pasig River" Estero Tour with Gina Lopez (in purple)
We are appealing to all local government units to support this unwavering campaign for us to start anew. A brand new life with peace of mind and yet very progressive.
"Walang Imposible, Basta Sama-Sama!"
KAPIT BISIG PINOY!!!
This video is only a portion of our Estero Tour
with Ms. Gina Lopez
Note: According to Ms. Gina Lopez, one of the island reactors is malfunctioning that time, causing the appearance of several algae in the river.
Check out more of our PASIG "ESTERO" TOUR pics here.
