Compassion in Action

A Tribute Fundraiser for LapuLapu Affected Families

an evening of music, memory and meaning.

FREE ADMISSION EVENT (donation encouraged and will be posted publicly, on donors permission)

Background:
The LapuLapu tragedy on April 26th has impacted nine Surrey families, eight are Filipino families, six families are with ties to active members of our organization, Surrey Philippine Independence Day Society (SPIDS). We sadly have three fatalities, seven seriously injured (five are all still in hospital), and seven traumatized survivors. Our President, Narima Dela Cruz, and other officers have been in touch with each of the impacted families and/or their representatives from the onset of the incident. Our focus from the get go has been to provide support and assistance to the affected families.

Due to the Society’s well-respected record of having successfully done credible fundraisers in the past – for various causes, and 100% donated mostly through Canadian Red Cross and other charitable organizations, plus the encouragement from the supportive Surrey communities, SPIDS will be doing a Tribute Fundraiser on May 24th at the Surrey Civic Plaza. SPIDS is grateful to the City of Surrey for their support on this event. All pertinent details are still being finalized and will be shared to the public in the next few days. 100% proceeds will be turned over to beneficiaries, and these will be inclusive, not only for Surrey families but all affected, which also include the organizer of the LapuLapu Festival, Filipino BC’s fundraiser through United Way and Canadian Red Cross.

The Tribute Fundraiser will be a free admission event and are supported by various non profit and community organizations including, as of this date, the Metis Nation British Columbia, Islamic Relief Canada, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, South Asian Community Hub (SACH), Surrey Food Bank, Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS), Surrey Hospice Society, Times of Canada, Global Peace Alliance BC, Kids Play Foundation, Friends of Pakistan Canada Association, White Rock Muslim Association, Pashtoon Cultural Association of BC, Molana Tariq Hamil Foundation, Muslim Food Bank Community Service, We are One Society, Fraser Valley Neighborhood Association, British Columbia Bereavement Helpline (BCBH), Kabangka Canada -the national association of young Filipino Canadians, and the Canada-wide Filipino Canadian National Congress.

Many business organizations are also coming along to support.

More information will be posted soon.