Dance Unite!: One United Move and Groove to Raise Funds for the Rebuilding of Yolanda-­‐Stricken Areas

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The Yolanda-stricken communities are still in the process of rehabilitation so we could bring back a new and improved-for-the-better Central Visayas. It was such a touching experience hearing about lots of relief donations in many forms, from cash to kind, from service to celebrity visits, to the Philippines after the Yolanda or internationally known Haiyan tragedy.

However, we must not stop helping because the storm may be over, but the tragedy is still very clear in memory for those affected especially when they are now starting again from scratch, or from what little remains of their personal belongings or properties. The noble efforts must continue if we really want to

It would be of great help if we help rebuild their lives that have been devastated by a cruel weather disturbance that left many of our countrymen feeling so hopeless and forsaken after the loss of their loved ones and homes.

Thus, it is with great admiration to keep seeing movements for the benefit of these Yolanda-stricken areas. I understand that the process to recover will take years so all the efforts are well appreciated.  Among the many organizations that have partnered together to bring back hope for the Yolanda survivors are the Lifeline Foundation and Food for the Hungry.

They are now back to offer once a again a dance marathon dubbed as "Dance Unite!: One United Move and Groove to Raise Funds for the Rebuilding of Yolanda-­‐Stricken Areas" - Whew! It's such a long event title!

At a press conference held last  October 22, 2014 at the Slice restaurant located at Bonifacio Global City (BGC), the organizers announced their upcoming dance marathon event scheduled on November 22, 2014 at the Quirino Grandstand of Manila.

The press conference was led by Lifeline Foundation Deputy Director Betty Romero, with short talks from Owen Rea, the Research Development Manager of Food for the Hungry, and Andy Gomez from the Philippine Tackle Football League. Judy Jamolangue, Project Director for Dance Unite was also present.

The organizers are targeting around 3,000 participants coming from call centers and BPOs, colleges and universities, NGOs, and other organizations, but of course, the more would be merrier and really awesome! Proceeds will go to different community livelihood, education and empowerment projects and initiatives.

The organizers also played a video showing celebrities and soon-to-be husband and wife Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, or otherwise known as "DongYan"

 

Sample! sample! they say so all press conference attendees and event organizers showed off their dancing prowess led by a dance instructor. Everyone eagerly swayed to the beat and moved to the rhythm of the dance music!

Of course, every gathering would not be complete without the socially engaging "selfie" shot with the group.

The dance marathon registration kits are available at Php 550 including marathon shirt and loot bags. Special discount prices will be given for student registrants. Register online at www.danceunite.org or at selected Chris Sports outlets, or call them at 6215058  or 247 4186.

For more information on sponsorships and partnerships, contact: Betty Romero, Deputy Director, Lifeline Foundation +63917 580 4102, +632 621 5058 Owen Rea, Resource Development Manager, Food for the Hungry Philippines and Dance Unite  Project Coordinator +63932 871 0912.

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