By: Tata “Tatsky” Gascon-Delos Reyes

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Tere Hamoroc – Calgary, AB

“Napatunayan po natin na ang mga Pilipino ay likas ang pagiging matulungin, mapagbigay at mapagkawanggawa…. masarap ang pakiramdam na maktulong ka sa ka

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Anne Siapno – Calgary, AB

“In times of need you would see how Filipinos around the world get together and give back to the community specially when it comes to our very own kababayans back home. The Hawak Kamay event is only one of the many ways that Filipinos abroad reached out and shared what they have. It does not matter where we are from but when it comes to lending a hand, we will always be there. Mabuhay ang mga Filipinos!!!”

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Alex Velasco – Calgary, AB

“The fundraising was very well organized and entertaining. It was very pleasant seeing a lot of kababayans got together and supported the event. They all knew that this will benefit all the filipinos back home who needed our help.”