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By Michael Angelo S. Murillo
Senior reporter
WITH athletic competitions in the country forced to take the back seat amid the country’s ongoing battle against the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19), some athletes have made a conscious effort to use downtime to continue to make a difference and make your presence felt. although in a different arena.
Among these athletes are basketball player Jack Animam and fencer Maxine Esteban, both part of the University of the Philippines Athletic Association community, who started fundraising campaigns to help leaders leading the COVID battle- 19.
Ms. Animam from the National University and a national athlete have chosen to join the medical staff of a hospital in her hometown of Malolos, Bulacan.
At the time of this writing, Ms. Animam’s fundraiser has generated P38,500, and the proceeds went to staff at Bulacan Medical Center (BMC) to help them purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and other necessities. basic.
“The BMC is close to us and I saw how it is full of patients to be treated. So I thought to myself why not do a fundraiser to help leaders with their needs, “said the 21-year-old UN player, who helped the country win gold medals in basketball tournaments 5 against 5 and 3 × 3. part of the Gilas Pilipinas women’s team at the Southeast Asian Games 2019 held here in the country.
“Just a little help to pay for their sacrifices for the country and keep them motivated,” he added.
Ms. Animam said the decision to move and do her part was obvious, believing in situations like the one in the country she is in right now, all the help from as many people as possible would go a long way.
She also provided an engine that being a national athlete, she felt she needed to join the fight in her own way.
“Of course, being part of the national team doesn’t mean you just have to do your part on the basketball court. You must do your part as a Filipino citizen and use the platform provided to help and make a difference, “said Animam.
For those who want to donate to Ms. Animam’s fundraiser, they can go through PayMaya (Liiya Patricia Santiago, + 639957810238), GCash (Jack Danielle Animam, +639272563958} and BPI Savings (Jack Danielle Animam, 2269187819) .
YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE TO PARTICIPATE
A genuine desire to help is also driving Ms. Esteban de Ateneo and her family to do their part, while underlining that the country’s youth must do their part in the battle of COVID-19.
“Well, at first I wanted my break to be productive. I really thought about how I can do my part as a Filipino citizen and as a national athlete to help our leaders, “said the 19-year-old sophomore from Ateneo, who was part of the Team Foil team that won bronze during 2019. Games from sea.
And he adds: “I feel that young people need to be actively involved and involved to help the government find ways to communicate with frontline doctors and affected communities.”
Earlier this month, Ms. Esteban and her sisters launched the “A Small Thing Goes A Long Way” fundraising campaign and were happy to share that they raised P339,000.70 starting last week, in addition to receiving 50 pieces of COVID-19 Uratex pillows and 92 bottles of alcohol.
The beneficiaries of its fundraising include the UST Hospital, the UERM Memorial Hospital and the National Children’s Hospital, to accompany the affected communities in the city of San Juan.
The pillows, on the other hand, will go to families in San Juan and UERM.
“I was surprised to see my friends donate a lot and some people I don’t even know,” said Esteban, who was the UAAP Season 81 Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in women’s fencing.
He expressed the hope that people will continue to donate to his album, which will last until April 26.
To help Ms. Esteban on her journey, you can donate through BDO Wilson Street (account number: 6580077300 Account name: Maxine Isabel Esteban), G-Cash (09175284329) and Paypal ([email protected] * * Send to friends and family).
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