Precious Moment With The Kids of Hope

Photo after the art workshop

"Hugs can do great amounts of good, especially for children." - Princess Diana

Hug them - the first thing i did when i finally met the kids of hope.

Kids of Hope are children from House of Hope who are suffering from leukemia. There are about 30 children who undergo chemo therapy at Southern Philippines Medical Center through the initiative of Davao Children's Cancer Fund Inc. 

Last month, my fellow blogger and advocate Jojie Alcantara, invited me to an art workshop for the kids of hope. We taught them how to draw and express their feelings. Spending time with these children was really an amazing experience. 

Street Feeding and Tutorial

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”  ― Mother Teresa

Instead of partying, together with some friends we go out and have some street feeding and tutorial to our children in the street. With simple food and some tutoring materials, we go around the city at night like in Torres St. and San Pedro St. where we can find numbers of street kids. 

We also invite volunteers to help us in this advocacy. As of now the schedule is every tuesday and saturday, 6pm at San Pedro Church. We also welcome donors esp. for the food. 

Cobra Pinoy Hero Awards 2013

"Heroism is not about perfection nor is it the absence of fear. It is rising above life’s challenges in order to be relevant to your community."

It's not about finding heroes because heroes are already all around - and indeed, within - us. Ordinary Filipinos - parents, teachers, policemen, farmers, fisher folks, OFWs and many more, perform quiet acts of heroism everyday. 

Practicing simple acts that can effect positive changes are all heroism. Mayaman ka man o mahirap, my pisikal na kapansanan o wala, kayang kaya mong maging bayani sa sarili mong bansa.

This year's Cobra Pinoy Hero Awards 2013 happened last Aug 28. 2013 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati city. Behind the Rolling Chair was fortunate enough to be part of this memorable event. I [Naprey Almario] was invited to speak and share my own experiences as advocate.

Here are the people who possesses unique characters of heroism - the winners for this year's Cobra Pinoy Hero Awards 2013.

Fun Run for People on Wheels in the PH

A "FUN RUN" organized by the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) thru its Making Ourselves Vigilant to Exercise (MOVE) Pilipinas RUN 2013. This was in celebration of the 35th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. A simulataneous celebration of the entire PWD (Person With Disability) sector in the country. Also to celebrate and remember the birthday of the "sublime paralytic" Apolinario Mabini, who was known to be one the Filipino hero.

Last July 21, 2013 at exactly 4:30am, Manila, Tacloban, and Davao simutaneously had the PARM MOVE PILIPINAS RUN 2013.

3RD BACK TO SCHOOL GIFT GIVING PROJECT

Davao City – Following two successful gift giving events in the past two years, Naprey Almario is pumped as he ready for the project’s third installment, in time before the opening of the next school year.

After his stint in Pinoy Big Brother’s House, more people rallied to support Naprey in causes that he do. Time and again, he proved that no physical barriers are impossible enough to overcome. Instead, he’s been able to champion PWDs and empower many people to contribute in community building.

In May of 2011, Naprey and his friends drove to Kumasi, Santa Maria, Davao Del Sur and distributed school supplies to sixty (60) poor school kids. It drew a lot of attention that made the second visit even more successful, benefiting more than two hundred kids from supports coming here and abroad. They we’re able to give not only crayons, pencils and notebooks but also bags, shoes and lunch boxes. Beneficiaries are the Padre Pios Home for Children, victims of flash flood in Pongpong, Sta Maria Davao del Sur, and the students with disabilities in SPED Bangkal Davao city.

“I don’t see limitations, only abilities to create an impact to the lives of these underprivileged kids. You see, I can’t walk but I have hands I can extend to the needy”, he told us. He added that with different social media tools, he’s been very successful in raising awareness and reaching out to project partners.

Naprey is truly an inspiration not only to the PWD community but to everyone as well. He is a testament that it only takes a will to accomplish a seemingly impossible task.

To support, you may contact Naprey on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/napzalmario

www.facebook.com/napreyalmario

Twitter and Instagram - @napreyalmario

or sms to 09177131988 for your pledges and donations.

Here are some of the school supplies that we need for the said 2nd Back 2 School Gift Giving Project.

-Pencils                                    -Ballpoint pens

-Colored Pencils                         -Coupon bond / Colored -Papers

-Crayons                                   -Scissors

-Notebooks                               -Elementary Papers

-Sharpeners                              -Glue or Paste

-Rulers                                     -School Bags

-Pencil Cases                             -others

 1st Back to School Gift Giving Project

2nd Back to School Gift Giving Project

Article by: Josh Mahinay

Love and Fortune at SM Lanang Premier with the Crooner - Richard Poon

The Crooner - Richard Poon sings all for Love and Fortune at SM Lanang Premier, Davao city. Last Feb 2, 2013, SM Lanang Premier had a great 3 day sale and as part of it, they invited the country's one and only crooner - Richard Poon. This Filipino-Chinese singer is part of Sessionista with other acoustic singers like Aiza, Sitti, Juris, and Princess. They performed evey sunday at today's number one musical variety show - ASAP on ABS-CBN. 

Mr Poon was a former member of U Turn band, and he started his singer career in a restobar. When he entered showbiz, he was known as the Michael Bubble of the Philippines. Most of his songs are Bubble style or should i name it as Jazz. "I'll take care of you", "Kumot at Unan", and his cover of "Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok ko" were just among his famous hits. 

He admitted that most of his fans are mommies, daddies, and lolas. But during this mini concert in SM Lanang Atrium, it was from all ages and all walks of life. It was his first time to perform in SM Lanang and he said during the presscon that hes excited and honor to sing for dabawenyos. He sang one of his favorite song You and I which happens to be a memorable song for him and his girlfriend Maricar Reyes. Reyes was the girl of this music video and it was their first meet up then eventually became a couple.

Richard Poon will soon be releasing a new album and this time he will try some pop songs like songs of Michael Jackson and even Madonna songs. He's excited and would love to sing all these songs again in SM Lanang Premier. Watch out for his series of Valentine show here and abroad.

SM Lanang Premier Supermarket

Vlog101: Kadayawan 2012: Indak-Indak Compilation

Kadayawan Experience: Pamulak [Floral Float Parade]

Kadayawan Experience: Indak-Indak sa Dalan [Street Dancing]

Davao Life Is Here: KADAYAWAN 2012 Schedule of Activities

Schedule of Activities

DATE- TIME- VENUE/S

Go Nuts Donuts Donut TALK: Bloggers Event

Before, I really thought Go Nuts Donut (Doughnut) is very expensive and it seems like it is not so Pinoy but here's what I discover about Go Nuts Donut.

EVOLUTION OF GO NUTS DONUTS

The Go Nuts Philosophy is a combination of the company’s drive to assist in today’s fast paced world while retaining its core heritage. In doing so we have faith that our brand can easily keep pace with many international counterparts in the local arena and represent what is truly Proudly Pinoy. In providing more than just great donuts we hope to encapsulate the comfort, convenience and the family environment.

Go Nuts Donuts (The Brand) has been around for the past 8 years and is competing against major donut brands such as Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Mister Donut and JCO. But among them, Go Nuts Donuts is the only brand that is proudly Filipino! And that is clearly a good reason why customers (especially the Pinoys) should patronize Go Nuts Donuts.

What sets Go Nuts Donuts apart from other brands?

Davao Life Is Here: The Bloggers Tour 2012

Fortunate to be part of this year's bloggers tour. This is in connection on the campaign for an accessible tourism in the city. Met new people and saw new places that you can surely recommend to your friends and family. Jack's Ridge was the first destination. The place was so perfect for weddings and other outdoor activities. In terms of accessibility, they still need to improve and develop facilities to be more convenient esp. to wheelchair person. Second destination was the gap farm. It was my third time to be in that place and take note, the last time i went there was during elementary days. The place was not that accessible also to wheelchair person. Last stop, D' Leonor Inland Resort. In here, we spent almost half day because of the list of adventures that you can try. The place was very accessible in fact majority of their entrances are in ramps. Best example of universal design also can be seen here.  Over-all, the whole experience for this year's bloggers tour was fun and worth remembering. Till the next tour bloggers!!!

Kadayawan 2012 Schedule of Activities

The festival of all festivals in the entire Philippines -  Kadayawan. It is a celebration of the bountiful harvest from fruits to flowers. For this year, 2012, here are the schedule of activities.

Visit this one http://napreyalmario.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/kadayawan-sa-davao-2012-official-calendar-of-events-2/ for an updated Calendar of activities for the Kadayawan 2012.

Davao Life Is Here: Gap Farm As to Accessibility

My VLOG/s will feature places in the country and their accessibility for wheelchair person and to all Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This is to give awareness to the public that it's already part of the Law which is called The Batas Pambansa Bldg 344. The said accessibility law is a way to enhance the mobility of PWDs by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices for accessibility. This will promote the realization of the rights of PWDs to participate fully in the social life and the development of the country.

Davao Life Is Here: ATV Experience @ D' Leonor Inland Resort

I had the chance of doing ATV @ D' Leonor Inland Resort during our Bloggers tour. Eversince, it has always been my dream of riding my own wheels. LoL not the wheelchair ok and finally i got it right here.
I will definitely try this one again next time coz i had so much fun. Good thing that no need for me to use my legs for this extreme sports.

Yes, its very easy to see us driving but once you're there you really have to be careful because i can truly say that this is a dangerous sports.

Davao Life Is Here: Abreeza Ayala Mall as to Accessibility

 My VLOG/s will feature places in the country and their accessibility for wheelchair person and to all Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This is to give awareness to the public that it's already part of the Law which is called The Batas Pambansa Bldg 344. The said accessibility law is a way to enhance the mobility of PWDs by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices for accessibility. This will promote the realization of the rights of PWDs to participate fully in the social life and the development of the country.

We Exist. We Participate. We Contribute.

My 1st Travel Alone

Writing while in the plane. Hahahaha.

It’s been months already since I posted my last personal blog. This one now why it’s extra special that I wanted to share to you because this was my 1^st travel actually that im alone. I was going to Manila for the Big Brother Finale. Though I am not yet told to go there but since im done with my commitments in Davao so I decided why not go to manila and visit PBB again and meet other ex-housemates.

By the way, it was March 23, 2012 – and thank GOD it’s Friday. A lot of things happened actually for that day. Here are some:

Araw ng Davao 2012 Schedule

Schedule of Activities

Overnight Stay At Pearl Farm

After experiencing a day tour at a jewel in the southern Island of Samal - Pearl Farm Beach Resort, a week after is a 2 nights and 3 days stay at the said resort. This time it's more of really a relaxation especially waking up in a cottage where sun rise is just in front of you. Not to mention the food which is really great. Though the place is not that accessible to wheelchair but their staff is very nice and caring. It's a perfect place for recreation and relaxation indeed! Now here are some of the proofs...