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RCMN Grants Wishes of Children

By: Betty Centeno

Yes, the month of December is totally the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes saying. A total of 234 pupils from the club’s adopted schools: Francisco Benitez Elementary School Main and III of Brgys Sta Cruz & Singkamas were the recipients of the club “Grant A Christmas Wish” gift-giving project.

It is a heartwarming occasion where you can see the eyes of the children lit up when they received the gifts they selected from the three choices they made: either shoes, dress or toy. The gift-giving was held last Dec. 14 & 15. Both principals of two schools – Mrs. Cecilia Payumo and Mrs. Betty Mojica (representing Dr. Jonard Pablo) thanked the club for their unending support to the schools and its pupils.

Before the gift-giving, the children presented special numbers such as singing, dancing and a Christmas drama presentation to the delight of the guests. After the program, a sumptuous meal of chicken, spaghetti and juice was served to the children.

The club wishes to thank the sponsors of the project, namely:
Pres. Archie Reaño
Rtn. Chris Bellinger
PP Pabling Calma
PP Donnies Alas
IPP Mac McLean
PP Ed Mijares
Rtn. Stephen Santos
Treas. Robert Syjuco
Rtn. George Mercado
PP Dieter Brueckner
PP Porong Herrera
Dir. Kevin Prasad
PP Tony Chong
PP Roger Nicandro
PP Ric dela Torre
Rtn. Ian Alas
PP Joe Reaño
PP Vic Austria
PP Bert Lingad
PP Klink Ang
Rtn. Rod Gothe
Dir. Je Arriola
Rtn. Chito Frondoso
PP Chet Tan
Rtn. Michael Kjellin
Rtn. Nato Sumalde
RCC/RAC Sta Cruz
IWCMN / Cynthia Magdaraog
Dir. Ariel Rivera