by Eli Minglana
Last August 16, 2014 CFC Ancop Winnipeg made great strides in its events to raise funds for the poorest of the poor with the help of key supporters who over the years have responded to the cry of the poor.
The annual ANCOP (Answering the Cry Of the Poor) Walk was held in Assiniboine Park undeterred by even a very nice weather. Around 600 participants composed mostly of members of Couples for Christ community (all ministries), their friends, special guests and partners.
This annual event was held to raise awareness and needed funds for the work for the poor, including providing shelter and child education programs to help lift the conditions of the poor in the Third World countries, particularly the Philippines. Kenya, Nigeria and India.
The successful 2014 ANCOP Walk Event raised close to $60,000 which could not have been possible without the support of key supporters, our partners, participants and local organizations, our friends & relatives.
One of ANCOP Canada’s goal for this year is to support the education of 3,000 children from the poorest of the poor and ANCOP Winnipeg was assigned 216 children . ($384.00 per child per year for the Elementary / High School and $768.00 for the College student). We are blessed enough that from the last report that we had from ANCOP Philippines that from the more than 120 ANCOP College students who graduated from the past year we have 2 students who made it to the top 20 CPA Board Exam.
Also this year, there will be a free dental mission in ANCOP sites Caloocan City and Ormoc City thru ANCOP Kindness In Action group by Winnipeg Dentist and Hygeinist headed by Dr Tom Colina on Dec 20 to Jan 31, 2014.
In 2013 ANCOP Walk, Larry Vickar & Tova donated $25,000.00 through the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba for the Livelihood program and to sustain the Education of the children in the ANCOP Vickar Rotary Portview Village in Camiguin Island, Southern Philippines. Again for this year 2014 ANCOP Walk event, another $25,000 for the ANCOP Child Sponsorship Program.
ANCOP Canada through Ancop Winnipeg would like to thank Larry & Tova Vickar of Vickar Automomotive Group, Dr. Tom Colina of Pearl Family Dental Care and Ellice Dental Group, Janice Buttler / Michael Cordova of Scotia Bank, Ms. Sophie Cruz of SPC Express, Zaldy & Gina Ordonez of C& K Music and Victoria of Tim Horton Cruiser, all their friends, family, organizations, business establishments who made financial contributions and volunteered their time to make this happen. Truly remarkable as they changed the lives of the recipients through their acts of love and charity unequalled and unmatched. May they continue to express their love for the poor in every event Ancop Canada is involved in.
On behalf of ANCOP Canada, the CFC ANCOP BCOP Winnipeg group would like to thank our ANCOP Partners, friends and supporters. You have provided continued support, and have touched the lives of the less fortunate with your love and generosity.
“May Our Lord God Bless us All for our Endeavours”.
Photos by Henry Balanial | Filipino Journal
