Setting aside competition, collegiate athletes went out of their way to inspire others to do what they can for Supertyphoon “Yolanda” victims in the Visayas.
The Teng brothers, for instance, joined the ABS-CBN telethon of Sagip Kapamilya.
Below are some of the athletes’ tweets on their experience, as well as their coming activities for the benefit of the suffering multitude in Leyte and other affected provinces.
Jeron Teng, De La Salle University
“So happy I got to help out tonight. Please if you have any donations, please contact abs-cbn sagip kapamilya foundation. It’s time to show other countries how united we Filipnos are!” @jeronteng
Jeric Teng, University of Santo Tomas
“Prayers go out to all the victims as well as those who are experiencing hunger and thirst at this very moment. Hope they get attended to soon.” @jericteng
Arnold Van Opstal, De La Salle University
“Also we’re going to auction 10 championship shirts signed by the team with all proceeds going to the victims of Yolanda. @Arnoldvanopstal
Kiefer Ravena, Ateneo De Manila University
Kiefer Ravena will organize a benefit basketball game dubbed “Fastbreak Charity Game II” on Nov. 20 at the Blue Eagle Gym, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
Baser Amer and Rome De La Rosa of San Beda College Manila and Andre Paras of UP Diliman retweeted and posted on Facebook a post of a person from northern Iloilo seeking help:
