Pancakes for a Cause: UPAA-MB Inc raises $2,495 during Flapjack Fundraiser

Posted on by on July 6th, 2014 | Comments Off on Pancakes for a Cause: UPAA-MB Inc raises $2,495 during Flapjack Fundraiser

fj2014A total of  $2,495 was raised by the University of the Philippines Alumni and Associates – Manitoba (UPAA-MB Inc.) during its second Flapjack Breakfast fundraiser last June 28 at Applebee’s in Grant Park.

A total of 110 attendees took their share of pancakes, bacon, and drinks  in support of the organization’s bursary project in Manitoba and the Philippines; as well as the organization’s charitable donations, and operating funds.

The bursary will be awarded to two students: a first year student in Manitoba of Filipino descent and a University of the Philippines (UP) – Tacloban campus student. UP Tacloban was one of the most severely-damaged UP campus during the super typhoon Haiyan last year.

The program included a 50/50 draw, a merchandise booth, and door prizes.

Members, volunteers, supporters, and sponsors graced the event.

UPAA-MB Inc thanks the following sponsors and donors:

Perla Javate, President of Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba, Inc.
Emmie Joaquin of The Wealth Planning Group
Evangeline Mance, Owner of Mance Financial Services
Nelson Leong, CEO of Polar Ray-O-Max Windows
Sam Grande
Ramon Sales, Jr.
Jullie Quijano
Vickar Automotive Group
Sulong Triathlon Group
Macy Mailom-Olalia, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
Filipino Journal
UMAC Express Cargo, Inc
Assiniboine Credit Union
Jim Gauthier
May Sales
Anna Juangco-Maniquiz
Nikki Mailom
Edgardo Policarpio
Anonymous donors
UPAA-MB Inc also extends its gratitude to Pilipino Express, Filipino Journal, and the Winnipeg Free Press for promoting the event; and Applebee’s Grant Park for again being the venue of the Flapjack fundraiser.
By Jeffrey David, Kristine David, and Jeusa Raflores
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