Join the Wine & Cheese Workshop for the benefit of Smokey Mountain Children

A Wine & Cheese Tasting and Workshop will be held at the Wack Wack Golf & Country Club in Mandaluyong City on May 19 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. This event is for the benefit of the children in Smokey Mountain, and is organized by the Project Oasis team from Junior Chamber International (JCI) – Manila Chapter.

For a minimal amount of just 500 pesos, participants of the event can learn from wine experts from Sommelier Selections. There will be three batches for the workshop, which will teach everyone how to taste, serve and store wine. Guests can try a variety of wines and cheeses at the event and learn how to pair wine with food, as well as recognize the different grape varieties. The wines that will be featured are not commercial wines, but are only traditional, organic wines from private first-class vineyards. A dinner buffet will also be served throughout the evening.

Support He Cares Foundation, a Street Children Caring Center

Donate a brick for their home, this the recent campaign of He Cares Foundation, a street children caring center located at the 11 Acuna Drive Philvirra Homes in Project 8 Quezon City. The foundation was built by full-time lay missionaries, Joe Dean Sola and his wife, Ardis in 1996. Now there are already 6 full time volunteers that work on five (5) major programs of the He Cares Foundation.

Balik-Loob sa Diyos (Back to God) Program – being a missionary founded foundation He Cares aims to promote and evangelize the Good News of the Lord to those who are in need.

Balik-Kalusugan (Back to Health) Program – He Cares prioritizes the importance of health through their medical and feeding program.

Balik-Bahay (Back to Home) Program – Most of the street children they found were lost, the foundation helps them to bring them back to their family.


Balik-Aral (Back to School) Program – With the support from individuals and organizations, He Cares Foundation helps the street children to be their scholars and bring them back to school.


Balik-Hanapbuhay (Back to Work) Program – He Cares Foundation also conducted livelihood programs for the mothers and women in the community to have additional income for their family.

(The children of He Cares Foundation during the Simbang Gabi)

All 5 programs consist of various activities to its beneficiaries which was done daily,weekly, monthly, and yearly.

With the 5 programs, He Cares Foundation gives the opportunity and the option on where the supporters can channel their support. They are open for cash donations which can be deposited at the Bank of Philippine Islands peso savings account #1954-0287-43 (Congressional Ave., Quezon City Branch, bank code - 0195) or in Paypal at hecaresfoundation@gmail.com. They are also accepting donations in kind like clothes, bed sheets, school supplies and others. He Cares Foundation is also in need for volunteers for their activities especially for the Balik-Aral Program who can tutor the kids to read and write as they prepare going back to school.

For more information about the He Cares Foundation please call Tel. No. (632) 928-8910, (632) 453-01-00, (call 1:00 - 5:00 pm) Cel. No. 63916+6115431 or visit http://www.hecaresfoundation.com.

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Join the 7-Eleven Tour 500 and let's bike for charity

The number "500" is a magical number for the world's most popular convenience store chain. The opening of 7-Eleven's 500th store in Eton Centris in Quezon City marks, not only the steady growth and expansion of the brand locally, but also the chain's loyalty to its promise to deliver excellent service and quality products to its consumers and franchisers. But the magic of the number 500 does not end there. In celebration of the opening of their 500th store, 7-Eleven also wants to give back to the Filipino community, who has remained faithful and staunch customers since the launch of its first store in 1984, with a special biking tour aptly named the 7-Eleven Tour 500. This inspiring advocacy was created to provide a safe and fun venue for biking enthusiasts of all ages (experienced and non-experienced bikers alike) to enjoy the world through two wheels, while helping those in need and the less fortunate by giving back to chosen charities. The company itself has its own group of experienced bikers who train and joins nationwide competitions.

Open to all biking enthusiasts who want to enjoy the thrills of riding in a safe environment while helping your chosen charities, the 7-Eleven Tour 500 will commence on August 8, 2010 at 7:30am at the 7-Eleven Market Drive in Filinvest Corporation, Alabang. The fun and challenging tour is intended for those who want to complete their first 60km ride in serene and supportive surroundings, as well as those who wish to test themselves in a competitive environment. The first 37km of the route will take riders through Daang Hari, Molino Drive, Paliparan Road and Governor's Drive. You can then choose to turn into Amadeo Road or test your endurance, since the next 23km will take you on a route with an average grade of 2.5%, finishing at the Tagaytay Convention Center.

The first placer will get P25,000 donated to a charity or NGO of his choice, while the second and third placers will get P10,000 and P5,000 donated to their chosen charities, respectively. Proceeds from the biking tour will also go to Bantay Bata.

For more information on the 7-Eleven Tour 500, please check out posters and flyers, or visit www.7-eleven.com.ph. You may also visit 7-Eleven branches to register. Registration is up to August 5, 2010 only.

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