*Some of the damages to ACC & to Mobo E/S
But by the second week of our operations, we were feeding about 5285 people per day with the help of the Barangay nutrition scholars and Barangay health workers. (See Chart of Hapagasa areas and beneficiaries here) And come mid July, we were rolling out our calderos to the different medical mission sites in the province. From July 15 to August 17, we were able to feed a total of 4,000 persons in medical missions conducted by the Aklan Medical Society, Operation Blessing, and Operation Compassion.
It was truly a challenging but fulfilling mission. There were days that the cooking had to be started as early as 3 a.m. just so we could get the food out before 8 a.m. There were days we couldn't do anything but shake our heads after meeting with difficult people. And then most days, we came home to our base with sore muscles and with boots covered in mud. Yet, looking back, I have to say that I was really proud of my team during the month long emergency feeding in Aklan. I knew it wasn't easy for Noel, Natnat, Tere, Rosalie (and later on, Tita Linda), to be away from their families and friends but they were truly a dedicated team. Even though I knew that their bodies were getting tired, I didn't hear them complain. And come dinner time, they were all still smiling and laughing as they shared stories about the kids and the communities they served during the day. True to our motto, they served with a grateful heart. I know I couldn't have had a better team with me in serving Aklan.
Of course we couldn't have served at all without the support of the team of Lt. Pete Ruiz of Rotary Community Corps S.E.A.L.S and Rotarian member, Mr. JB Brown. The DMPF Calderos would never have left their kalans had it not been for the logistical support provided by Rotary Club of Kalibo, RCC S.E.A.L.S. Rescue, and the PNP. So on behalf of the kids of Aklan, I wish to say Dios Mabalos po to all the people who helped get the food from our calderos to the children's bowls! May the smiles of these children warm your hearts in the same manner that they warmed ours.
It was truly a challenging but fulfilling mission. There were days that the cooking had to be started as early as 3 a.m. just so we could get the food out before 8 a.m. There were days we couldn't do anything but shake our heads after meeting with difficult people. And then most days, we came home to our base with sore muscles and with boots covered in mud. Yet, looking back, I have to say that I was really proud of my team during the month long emergency feeding in Aklan. I knew it wasn't easy for Noel, Natnat, Tere, Rosalie (and later on, Tita Linda), to be away from their families and friends but they were truly a dedicated team. Even though I knew that their bodies were getting tired, I didn't hear them complain. And come dinner time, they were all still smiling and laughing as they shared stories about the kids and the communities they served during the day. True to our motto, they served with a grateful heart. I know I couldn't have had a better team with me in serving Aklan.
Of course we couldn't have served at all without the support of the team of Lt. Pete Ruiz of Rotary Community Corps S.E.A.L.S and Rotarian member, Mr. JB Brown. The DMPF Calderos would never have left their kalans had it not been for the logistical support provided by Rotary Club of Kalibo, RCC S.E.A.L.S. Rescue, and the PNP. So on behalf of the kids of Aklan, I wish to say Dios Mabalos po to all the people who helped get the food from our calderos to the children's bowls! May the smiles of these children warm your hearts in the same manner that they warmed ours.
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Congratulations to you and to your team and to all the people and organizations who partnered and willingly helped DMPF!
Great work Denden and DMPF:)
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