hen embarking on a fund-raising project, I inevitably ask myself. “Who are the generous people I know who can help me raise funds?” That’s what happened when six Opus Dei women’s centers were tapped by PEPPI to help raise funds for its activities and projects in 2023-2024.

We organized two Valentine concerts of the world-famous Philippine Madrigal Singers last February 18. 2023 at 2:30 in the aftemoon and 7:30 in the evening at the Jose Risal Hall of the Philippine Intemational Convention Center (PICC).

The project motivated the ladies. their families, and their friends to assist in raising the target contribution for PEPPI projects and initiatives.

I was assigned to be one of the five ticket leads and we decided to have a friendly competition to be the first to sell as many tickets as we could.

I reached out to family and friends to reconnect, and I made new friends from different centers, including the wonderful people of PEPPI. For instance, I reached out to a good friend whom I had not seen in ages to ask if she was interested in watching the MADZ, and she instantly replied with. “Five tickets, please!”
We were overwhelmed with the number of generous hearts who helped us through sponsorships, ticket sales. and donations, making it possible for PEPPI and its affiliate foundations to raise over Pl.5 million for its projects.

The entire audience was delighted with both shows. They felt it was “like an evening of harana (romantic serenades)” and said, “The MADZ tugged at our heartstrings!”

Thank u for all the support!