By Waylon Galvez
Alumni of Xavier School have combined efforts to raise P1 million that will be donated to hospital needs and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers fighting COVID-19.
Kyles Lao (PBA Images)
NLEX guard Kyles Lao, who belongs to the 2013 batch of Xavier School that joined hands for a cause, said that alumni officials composed of different class presidents and member decided to step up and contribute.
“Our batch of 2013, we’re about 300 students. After the graduation, our batch elected officials of our alumni, and it’s them who had this idea to donate,” said Lao, a member of the Golden Stallions that won the prestigious Tiong Lian tournament back in 2011, in a phone interview with Manila Bulletin.
“If we can help – even in our own little way – why not?”
“It’s just very fulfilling that we’re able contribute, especially now that the country, our government needs all the help and provide for the frontliners treating the sick people,” Lao, a pick of the Road Warriors during the 2018 PBA Rookie Draft, added.
Lao said that in this health crisis, every Filipino must contribute – either through financial assistance, or by simply following the rules as the government extends the Enhanced Community Quarantine until April 30.
“It doesn’t matter how much you give, what’s important is that you made a contribution. Each one of us can actually make a difference, example is following the ECQ – that’s already a big contribution,” said Lao.
Lao, who suited up for Xavier School from 2010 to 2013 before he played for University of the Philippines in the UAAP, said that alumni officials would use the donations to purchase respiratory machines and PPEs to be given to various hospitals.
“Things are still being finalized with regards to the hospitals, but one thing is certain, we’ll donate respiratory machines because it’s kind of expensive. With the budget our 2013 batch gathered, we’ll be able to buy several of that plus PPEs for the heath force,” added Lao.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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