OK I am going on a much needed vacation, but while Im gone please consider helping out with this very very worthy cause.
PS - song I used last night in class- "might get lucky" by Teairra Mari
Much Love and Respect
Micaya
Hello friends, family, and supporters...
As you may or may not know I will be volunteering my time as a mentor
via the non-profit SOULCIETY and their program called THE BRIDGE in
the Philippines January 2011. Sharing my passion and love for dance
with youth has always been the most rewarding empowering experience. I
LOVE being a mentor and inspiring the next generation to keep our
culture/community alive, fresh, and thriving! This trip is for the
YOUTH! Youth whom may not even be able to eat more than one meal an
entire day. Youth whom I can bring a smile upon their face via my
positive fun energy. I can communicate and connect with them simply
thru DANCE. WHAT AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Please take the time to read
a bit more about this program(attached is a more detailed description
of the program), how you can help, and our main goals.. which include
some even bigger projects such as building a windmill in a village in
Iloilo that will continuously bring fresh and clean water directly
into the village. ALSO building a concrete wall in a village in
Pampanga that will allow the people to farm andsustain food without
the constant reliance of outside sources. This wall will prevent
animals and other people from stealing the food.
The Bridge is a program that enriches the lives of impoverished youth
overseas by providing education, resources, and inspiration. We will
be donating much needed materials and technology including computers,
books, and school supplies for a more effective education. We give
them medical and hygiene supplies for better health. We will also
provide free creative arts workshops including breakdancing, hip-hop
and poetry to help expand their appreciation and knowledge of the
arts, as well as sports workshops including baseball and basketball.
The mentors that join the trip are immersed in a different culture and
are given the opportunity to appreciate its traditions, people and
food.
We will be traveling to the Philippines January 2011! I am asking for
your help by sponsoring ME. I need to raise $1200.00 for the flight
alone by September, then an additional $1000.00 for travel
expense/food/lodging by December. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS
HAPPEN FOR BOTH MYSELF AND THE YOUTH IN THE PI! Donations will be used
for travel expenses, program coordination, educational workshops and
other necessities.
Donations can be made at www.soulciety.org. Please specify that you
are sponsoring me (Jonathan Bayani) under “Notes”. Donations are
tax-deductible. ! there are also various other ways you can help such
as donating materials, clothing, books, computers, first aid,
etc**Please forward this ANYONE you may feel would be able to HELP!
It's for the YOUTH!
I AM EXCITED! This will be a life altering trip. The universe has been
bringing me back to my true purpose in this life... being a mentor for
youth.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Jonathan Bayani
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