I attended a Breakfast Forum this morning that introduced me to Gawad Kalinga's cause and it was a truly inspiring experience. Aside from the testimonials of different representatives and student leaders from UP, Ateneo and La Salle, the mind-blowing speech by Patricia Evangelista rattled my senses, not to mention the heartwarming speeches from some multinational companies CEO, Government Office Heads (even AFP was represented for), Senator Ralph Recto, and that amazing Muslim woman who devoted her life to the Gawad Kalinga vision.

It's shocking how idealistic minds can meet to make realists of everyone. That Evangelista kid (yeah, who knew she was only 19 when she won that Public Speaking competition in London?I didn't.) has some talent. Wow. Can you imagine being a college senior with your own newspaper column and a stint as a breakfast tv show host? It's crazy how some people are just extremely blessed. I wonder how their lives balance out.

The Gawad Kalinga vision leaves you in awe and it makes you think if what they say can happen will really happen if everyone helps out. I won't just sit and watch them do what they say they can do. If this will help build a better future for my grandchildren (I told you it was idealistic) then it's worth a try. It wouldn't hurt if we try to make it happen right? No money is required of you (unless you're some big shot with Ferraris and BMWs in your garage), just time, and a helping hand or two.

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