Ancilla.org's version of TOMS "One Day Without Shoes" was very successful. The event was held at the Laurel Park in Capitol Site in Batangas City. This is to a fund raising campaign and to raise awareness that there are a lot of children who don't have the luxury to wear pair of shoes or even slippers. I know there is a similar event at Trinoma in Quezon City organized by TOMS Shoes. But I preferred attending this small gathering since I was invited by Gerard.
I took a bus ride from Manila around 4 in the morning, I arrived at the Balagtas exit around 6am and had breakfast at Al's Goto King. I ordered some Gotong Batangas since I can't remember the last time I ate this local delicacy. I was not really satisfied with what I ate, since I was expecting that I will have like two cups of rice and will enjoy the meal. But that never happen, the rice was cold, or should I say "Bahaw" already. I was not comfortable drinking the water on their water jug so I decided to grab a bottle of soda since coffee was not available for serving. After the unsatisfactory breakfast I took a jeep ride to the Laurel Park. I arrived at the venue around 6:45. There are already a bunch of people and I saw my friends from the local hardcore punk scene was there as well. The walk started around 8 o'clock from Laurel Park to Plaza Recto then headed back to Laurel to continue the program.
The support form some local groups and individuals is overwhelming. There were raffles and prizes given to the attendees from some of the sponsors of the event.
Thanks to Ancilla.org for making this event and raise social awareness in our local community.
*Listening to The Radio Dept. Clinging to a Scheme. Excited for their Manila Tour on April 20, 2011
*The photo is just a teaser. :)
