Armed with the conviction and determination to demonstrate the move for change in common man's society here in Iloilo, AkoMismo along with a hundred or so youth volunteers mobilized themselves, November 7, 2009.
Mobilizing
The activity for the day was composed of a medical-dental mission and a working day. The former was held in the capitol for the benefit of a chosen baranggay and the latter was held on the Gawad Kalinga Site at So-ok, Arevalo, Iloilo.
The Medical-Dental Mission was in partnership with JCI of Ilang-Ilang, Unilab, and Philippine National Red Cross. The working day was in partnership with Gawad Kalinga, First Time Voters, and several student-oriented organizations.
During the medical-dental mission more than 300 patients were serviced thanks to the efficacy of the volunteer medical personnel. And because of the hundred plus volunteers who went to the Gawad Kalinga Site, there were two houses painted, two septic tanks made and the flooring of a house was completed.
Celebrating
In celebration for the successful day of the volunteers, a celebratory concert was held in the latter evening. The concert featured local bands from the city. There were also booths for food and assortments for the audience.
Remembering
I was always the background person. The participant. I really never wan to get involved in the planning committee because I sometimes sucked in doing things. This time, I parted ways with my own self and became involved one step higher. Maybe because it was part curiosity part nagging as I would persistently bombard Ate Che (our coordinator) with FAQ's. So how come I was part of this? I just sis the basic rule of nature-asked questions. I emailed the site for queries and asked when are they going to hold a service day. Lo and behold, it was already on the way.
When I look back into it, I never thought I had the guts to do it. But something pushed me, and it is because I want to make a difference and start my boring dull life anew. I turned 18 twelve days ago and I still can't move on with my perennial loss. READ: stolen laptop.
I lost it midway during the planning period and I said to myself, okay, move on with it. But everyday it haunts me. More like an itch that is always needed to be scratched. I hated thinking of it.
However, that did not hinder me from being an agent of change (catalyst is an abused word in a student's life right now). I actively (I think) participated in planning activities and aired my concerns about the techie stuff. I am really grateful that the publication, SILAK was glad to be of help and to all the sponsor who made the event possible.
I am ever so glad to be part of making change in our quiet little city.
Salamat at nakilala ko sina Ate Che, Nang Gerica, Kuya Luigi, Nong Rey, Si Rhode, Nong Jego (don't know if I spelled it right), Nang Tala, Si Makay (wala na Nang, hahaha), Si Rud (or si Casper) kag ang tanan-tanan nga nagtambong sang gab-i na to.
Sa uulitin.
P.S. Ngayon alam na ng Iloilo that i's more than just a fad. It's an inner craze of change.
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