--That was the tag line of CNN when their search for nominees for the CNN Hero of the Year 2009 began. Clearly however, their eventual Top 10 nominees were not "ordinary" at all. Those ten people were extraordinary people to begin with, and as logic would find it, they were meant to accomplish extraordinary things.
The Pink Tarha Ladies proudly salutes Efren Penaflorida's win as the CNN Hero of the Year 2009. We voted relentlessly online and we truly believe in the cause that he and his volunteers have 'pushcarted' all the way to the best that it could be. It is rejuvenating to hear that a Filipino has been recognized for his service. A service that was not for fortune nor fame. But a service for the sake of service itself; a sincere and significantly life-changing one.
The Pink Tarha Ladies proudly salutes Efren Penaflorida's win as the CNN Hero of the Year 2009. We voted relentlessly online and we truly believe in the cause that he and his volunteers have 'pushcarted' all the way to the best that it could be. It is rejuvenating to hear that a Filipino has been recognized for his service. A service that was not for fortune nor fame. But a service for the sake of service itself; a sincere and significantly life-changing one.
We also congratulate the rest of the Heroes: Brad Blauser, Roy Foster, Doc Hendley, Andrea Ivory, Betty Makoni, Jorge Munoz, Budi Soehardi, Derrick Tabb and Jordan Thomas. Each and every single story of these nine people are remarkable. God bless them all.
Again, Efren, THANK YOU.
MABUHAY KA!To know more about Efren's cause and how you can help, visit their website:
http://dynamicteencompany.org/
http://dynamicteencompany.org/
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Sana nga lang tulad ni Efren ang nagiging leader ng bansa natin :)
Congrats Efren..
Another Filipino hero has reached the apex of success, finally Efren's unselfishness and unconditional love to his fellowmen has earned him international recognition, Kuya EP, you have made us a prouder Pinoy.
@ Lord CM: Well, it looks like the change in our country is going to have to start from the ground going UP. Wala na tayong maaasahan sa mga nakaluklok sa pwesto. Like Kuya Ep said, we are the change we dream to be.
@ The Pope: His win is indeed, very inspiring. ^_^
There was a plurk by a friend (Rapi) who went to his office to drop some things that they were donating. Sabi nya meron daw silang nakasabay na donya type lady with a guy na mukang politicoish. Umiiksena daw si madam kasi wala dun si Efren. Hindi daw nya ibibigay ung mga books na idodonate nya kung hindi nya makikita ung guy. I was like. WTF, gusto lang nung babaeng un ng photo op. Ito ang dapat nyang iwasan kasi people who didn't really pay attention to his advocacy would now want to take advantage of his popularity to make themselves appear to be in good company. That way they can amass superficial power and in the process end up tarnishing is reputation and what he stands for.
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