ANCOP Walk 2015 Launched in Vancouver

The ANCOP Walk, a yearly activity aimed at raising awareness and support for ANCOP and its programs, was recently launched at the All Saints Parish Centre in Coquitlam, BC. Over 70 ANCOP supporters, business representatives, civic leaders, clergy members and guests attended the affair over dinner. The event also intended to show its appreciation to all its stakeholders and advocates. After a brief ANCOP presentation by Alwin Yambao, the Vancouver Area Coordinator, a number of patrons gave testimonies of their involvement in ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) and the indelible changes it has made in their lives which ultimately made the event extraordinary.

Alwin Yambao, ANCOP Vancouver Area Coordinator, presents the ANCOP projects to curious patrons.

Ting Barona, CFC Gift of Life Vancouver Area Coordinator attends to guests.

Anita Aytona, on right, looks after some of the civic leaders who showed up at the ANCOP Walk Launch. 

The ladies at the registration table making sure everyone has been accounted for.

Jimmy Arzadon, CFC Vancouver Area Head, fresh out from a flight from Manila, welcomes attendees.

Rosette Correa emcees the night's program.

ANCOP patrons and supporters enjoying the dinner buffet.

Laura, a member of the Holy Cross Mission Team, shares her experiences during last year's mission trip to the Philippines.  

Fr. Patrick Chisholm, pastor at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Coquitlam, talks about his memorable encounters in previous mission trips.

Ed Kaizun of Holy Cross High School was part of the recent mission trip to the Philippines. He remembers how life-changing the event was for him and for many others on the trip. Here he turns over an envelope containing checks totalling $15,000 raised by Holy Cross and the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation for the construction of five houses in AVANAI Village.

Guests listen attentively.

Felice Rafael of Beneath One Sky, a non-profit student group based in Surrey and Vancouver, shows how her organization has been supporting and raising funds for ANCOP since 2009.

The Jose Family (RJ & Liza, daughter Tricia, son Mikey) affirms their active participation in ANCOP through the musical Right Here Write Now. 

Fr. James Kairu of St. Joseph Parish in Langley shares how CFC and ANCOP have been helpful to him and his Kenyan brethren.  

Philippine Vice Consul General Rogelio Villanueva expresses his appreciation of ANCOP and its mission and vision.

Elmer Tangco, CFC Vancouver Area Governance Team member and BCOP Head, wraps the night and thanks all those who have come to show their support.