The CHMSUyanihan spirit crossed waters, transcended regional borders, and served 3,500 hot meals last week to families and individuals affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that shook Cebu Sept. 30.
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) mobilized a donation drive from Oct. 3 to 10 across all campuses through the Center for Internationalization and External Relations (CIER), the Federation of CHMSU University Student Government (FCUSG), and Art Relief Mobile Kitchen (ARMK) Bacolod Chapter.
The campaign netted P24,786.13 in cash donations at CHMSUyanihan booths in Alijis, Binalbagan, Fortune Towne, and Talisay campuses, along with online donations through Gcash.
“CHMSUyanihan para sa Cebu reflected the compassion and commitment of CHMSUan volunteers, alumni, and partners to service beyond borders,” CIER director Rhoderick Samonte said in a press release Oct. 21 as he thanked all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and stakeholders who volunteered and donated throughout the campaign.
Through the on-ground efforts of ARMK Bacolod Chapter, CHMSUyanihan served hot meals from Oct. 15 to 17 in the municipality of Medellin in Cebu province.
“We started this cause when we were still students. As alumni of CHMSU, we continue to give light to our brothers and sisters, who are affected by disasters through simple actions and volunteerism,” ARMK coordinator Neil Patrick Valdevieso said.
The ARMK Bacolod Chapter, comprised of CHMSU alumni, also closely coordinated with Brgy. Poblacion in Medellin and the World Central Kitchen during the operations.
“The operations in Medellin, Cebu will not be possible without the support of Adhika, Citizen Crime Watch, UDrive Car Rental, JTI Philippines, Melvin Buracho of Brgy. Caputatan Sur, and the Philippine Coast Guard,” chef Rey Paunting of ARMK Bacolod Chapter said. ||
