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October 9, 2009 | 648 views
Rescue Run
Rescue Run happens on October 10, 2009. It is a fun run dedicated to all the victims of Ondoy and the proceeds of which will be donated to the Ondoy cause via the Philippine National Red Cross.
On-site registration at the SM Mall of Asia, starts at 5:30 AM. There are 3km, 5km, and 10km races, but whatever the distance is, the minimum amount for donation is 200 pesos.The event is also calling out for volunteers who’ll perform duties as road marshals and secretariat staff. For more info, contact 0917-8374204, 216-8521 or email rescuerunners@run4change.com
World Animal Day 2009 at MOA
Animal lovers converge as The Philippine Animal Welfare Society together with SM Mall of Asia and Alpo Chop House commemorate World Animal Day at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on October 10, Saturday. Bring your pets along, because at 11 AM, a special mass and pet blessing will be held together with the 92AD choir. Along with booths promoting animal rights, and an art exhibits revolving on the themes of “Saving the Seas,” and “Adoption of Stray Animals,” the event’s main draw are the celebrities and bands that will be performing to raise funds for the animals displaced by Typhoon Ondoy. Of course for a true animal lover, seeing all these cute, furry animals all in one place should be reason enough.
Pass The Hat at Capone’s
In case you weren’t available on Friday and Saturday, here’s one last chance for you to attend an Ondoy-benefit gig. On Sunday, October 11, Capone’s Bistro in Makati presents “Pass The Hat” featuring the likes of Delara, NATF, Overtone, Velcro, Mike Bon, Jay Server and other special guests. Admission is 150 pesos. All proceeds will go to Red Cross Philippines. Event starts at 9 PM.
