Last year, Pusong Pinoy in partnership with Hong Kong-based radio show, PINOY TAYO SANMAN (PTS) launched "Project Kariton Para Sa DTC". This project was completed in only 13 days raising P60,000 toward the purchase of karitons (pushcarts) for Dynamic Teen Company. Each kariton cost P30,000. The funds were sent to DTC in October 2009.
Volunteers of DTC push a “kariton” in the slum areas of Cavite. The "kariton" contains books and other educational materials to share with the children in these slum areas; hence, the term "Kariton Klasrum" (pushcart classroom). DTC's work has been recognized not only in the Philippines, but worldwide, and its founder, Efren Penaflorida Jr., was awarded the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
The first kariton was presented to PP Philippines Team in February 2010. At the same time, our PP Team brought chocolates, 500 pairs of slippers, and 1,000 toothbrushes to DTC as part of the 2009 Project Pamasko ng Pusong Pinoy. The second kariton was presented in July 2010 during the Mandela Day celebration organized by Efren Penaflorida and DTC in Quezon City.
KARITON #2
This project was spearheaded by Pusong Pinoy Hong Kong led by Charter Team Leader ANGEL JAY MARTINEZ. Special thanks to PP HK Team Leader, JINKY SONSALLA, for sponsoring one kariton, but nevertheless, she still baked cookies to raise funds for the second kariton with the help of then-PPCs CAROL VEGA, KAZ SORIANO, and WYS VAS-VILLALOBOS. Hats off to Team Hong Kong for their hard work! Donations were also received from the Philippines and United States.Thanks to all the HEROES and SUPERHEROES who made this project a huge success! Special thanks to Team Hong Kong and to all the fans of Pinoy Tayo Sanman for their tremendous support and generosity!
A word from EFREN PENAFLORIDA, JR. and KB MANALAYSAY...
