ABOUT this time a year ago, the country�Mindanao especially�was one in supporting a team that dared believe it can overcome whatever the odds fate and a then unconcerned fan base threw at them.
Such great odds, that now, next to the devastation in Mindanao, seem just trivial. The Azkals overcame it, so too, I believe, will Mindanao. Mindanaoans always get back on their feet, no matter the odds.
But they need a little help.
And this time, the Azkals�the recipient of a massive fanatical fan support in 2011�are helping out by holding a charity game early next year.
Cross out the date, Jan. 7�if it becomes final�please?
In a country that worship sports heroes, I am glad that the Azkal will give you and me the chance to be a hero. Yes, the Azkals will be playing a match, but they�re not the hero in this story.
Such great odds, that now, next to the devastation in Mindanao, seem just trivial. The Azkals overcame it, so too, I believe, will Mindanao. Mindanaoans always get back on their feet, no matter the odds.
But they need a little help.
And this time, the Azkals�the recipient of a massive fanatical fan support in 2011�are helping out by holding a charity game early next year.
Cross out the date, Jan. 7�if it becomes final�please?
In a country that worship sports heroes, I am glad that the Azkal will give you and me the chance to be a hero. Yes, the Azkals will be playing a match, but they�re not the hero in this story.
The hero is you and me in the same way that the numerous unnamed, unrecognized faces who selflessly shared whatever resources they have n the aftermath of Sendong are heroes.
Those whitewater rafting guides who became an impromptu rescue squad? God bless them. Let�s thank them and let�s reward them by doing what we can to support the charity game.
The Azkals could play Barca but without us, it won�t matter.
Let�s fill up Rizal Memorial Stadium, and for those who can�t be in Manila, let�s watch the game at our favorite watering holes.
There are suggestions to have relief goods as entrance fee, or to have it as low as P100. But I hope it would be a suggested fee of P200, that way, those who are willing and who can afford to, can pay P1,000 for the �P100� entrance fee.
For fans outside Manila, I hope, there will be designated viewing parties in designated bars, where fans can bring their donations, too.
I hope, too, that these designated bars could share a percentage of the earnings for the night, for charity.
It�s just for one night, and for once, let�s not be concerned about the bottom line.
Let�s just help in whatever way we can.
There are suggestions to have relief goods as entrance fee, or to have it as low as P100. But I hope it would be a suggested fee of P200, that way, those who are willing and who can afford to, can pay P1,000 for the �P100� entrance fee.
For fans outside Manila, I hope, there will be designated viewing parties in designated bars, where fans can bring their donations, too.
I hope, too, that these designated bars could share a percentage of the earnings for the night, for charity.
It�s just for one night, and for once, let�s not be concerned about the bottom line.
Let�s just help in whatever way we can.
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