2004 Opera
Night by G. Lara
FAMI
launched it’s initial fund raising on October 23, 2004 with a night of
Opera, Dinner and Auction to support its 7th Surgical and
Medical Mission in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan and Sta. Rosa, Laguna in
February 2005.
Over
a hundred guests made up of friends, supporters, volunteers and
associates, enjoyed the night of arias performed by opera performers
and singers while dining on Roasted Rack of Veal.
Listening to the suave vocal solo
rendition from Le Nozze di Figaro, and Rossini’s
The Barber of Seville by Baritone Rodrigo Gomez and the
melodious high notes numbers by Soprano Ann Elizabeth Jones, gave the
guests a feeling of perfect rapture ~ almost like being at The
Metropolitan Opera.
The
Raffle for the Ruby Necklace, donated by Marietta Santos; and the set of
Pearl Necklace and Earring donated by Niles Perlas generated a
feeling of high expectation as the drawing drew near.
When
the winners of the silent auction for the pair of svelte black leather
boots donated by Donald Pilner Shoes; the Lalique Crystal; an intricately
and fully beaded Evening Bag and the Watch donated by Niles and other
numerous items were announced, the crowd erupted into jubilation.
FAMI
award to Dr. Lestrino Baquiran, one of the two recipients of the Second
Humanitarian Award. The other
recipient, Dr. Laennec Baquiran will receive his award in the Philippines
on February 19th 2005. The
2005 Board Recognition Award were also presented to Dr. James Beckman, for
his support to FAMI for the past six years ~ it was received for him by
his then fiancée and now wife, Jennifer.
The other award was given to Dr. David Lee for his guidance to the
high standard of anesthesia.
The
Opera Dinner was steered by our able Board Members Angelica Cu, RN (Vice
Chair) and Rome Reyes Velayo (in charge of the Auction). All
in all, it was an evening full of fun and camaraderie, highlighted by the
charitable and humanitarian act of giving and sharing towards a noble
cause.
FAMI
would like to gratefully acknowledge our benefactor, Mr. Nick Silao
and send a heartfelt thank you to all the generous contributors who
attended the Opera Dinner, participated in the Auction and especially our
friends from as far away as the west coast and the Philippines who sent in
their donations. It was
heartwarming to witness and observe the generosity of our friends.
It
was indeed a successful fundraising.
FAMI
supported Haribon Tour
Golf Outing
on July 5,
2002 at Van
Cortlandt at
the Bronx.
