2007 California Fundraiser

More than $11,000 raised to benefit St. Francis of Assisi School and the C.L. Montelibano Provincial Hospital.

The Babes of Bacolod recently held their fourth - and most successful - fundraiser on September 8, 2007 at the residence of Joy and Bill Herd in Brentwood, California. The cocktail party benefited the Tapulanga Foundation which provides free education and healthcare assistance to the underprivileged students of the St. Francis of Assisi School in Silay City. An added beneficiary this year is the pediatric ward of the C.L. Montelibano Provincial Hospital which is in dire need of hospital beds and linens for its young patients.

At least 100 guests were treated to an evening of Filipino hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Babes’ very own hands. A silent auction was held which included jewelry, DVDs, video games, toys, clothing, a Rafe New York handbag and wallets. Attendees were also able to get a glimpse of the school and its students through a touching video presentation.

The Babes of Bacolod is an informal group of friends committed to alleviating the lives of impoverished children through health and education in Negros. They are all originally from Bacolod City, the capital of Negros. Now living in Los Angeles, they hold fundraisers once a year and their efforts have significantly increased through the years. The Babes of Bacolod is proud to be the biggest contributor to the St. Francis of Assisi School. It is not an exclusive group and those who are willing to devote time and effort in their yearly events are more than welcome to join.

Present members include Janice Ragona, Joy Herd, Geraldine Yulo, Agnes Clemente, Ina Tongson, Lynda Severino, Catherine Khan, Laurice Sibala, Arlene Litonjua and Trina Melliza. If you are interested in joining, please contact Janice Ragona at info@tapulanga.org. Their website is at http://babesofbacolod.blogspot.com.