On June 21, 2012, Pusong Pinoy received the prestigious 2012 Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Global Bayaning Pilipino Award for North America. The award ceremony was held at ABS-CBN International in Redwood City, California. Representing Pusong Pinoy were DONNA BERNARDO ROSARIO, Founder/CEO; and Northern California Team Leaders ARNEL FRANCISCO and VANGIE CRUZ-REYES.
In her speech during the event, Ms. Rosario said,
"It is with great pride and humility that I accept this award on behalf of Pusong Pinoy. Thank you ABS-CBN Corporation and Ugat Foundation for validating the commitment and dedication of our volunteers who have generously given their time, energy and resources to help fight poverty and illiteracy in the Philippines.
This award is a testimonial to the power of teamwork and an affirmation that the spirit of bayanihan knows no borders. That together, we could truly make a difference. I am deeply honored to be in the company of selfless individuals here tonight. Pusong Pinoy shares your vision to help rebuild our nation by providing better education to children despite their status in life.
To all the indigent students who struggle each day to make it to class, this is for you! You are Pusong Pinoy’s legacy and have the power to change our country’s future for the better. To our amazing heroes, continue to let the light within you shine brightly. You made this possible. Maraming salamat! Mabuhay tayong lahat!"
PP Team with representatives from Ugat Foundation & ABS-CBN
To read more about this prestigious award, please visit www.globalbayaningpilipino.org
