- She was able to raise 3.3M. Her original goal was only 1M
- People thanked her and the volunteers who accompanied her on her mission.
Filipino star, film producer, screenwriter, occasional host, and model Bela Padilla took the initiative to help street vendors who are not able to earn an income during the enhanced community quarantine.
Bela launched a fundraising campaign using gogetfunding.com with a target of one million to buy food for vendors who are jobless at the moment because of the quarantine. Within one day, they were immediately able to reach their goal.
https://twitter.com/bncsnchz/status/1239863637835038722
Bela went on Twitter to announce the good news.
https://twitter.com/padillabela/status/1239867229568528384
Seeing her efforts to help, Marvin Agustin offered the use of his kitchens to cook the food if needed.
Hi Bela. I can open one of my kitchens, lets look for cooks or chefs who can volunteer. That way we can make more food. This an inexpensive approach so you can provide more food. Let me know.
— IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 17, 2020
Bela kept her followers updated by posting on her Twitter account.
https://twitter.com/padillabela/status/1240519335619129345
https://twitter.com/padillabela/status/1240532678077628417
https://twitter.com/padillabela/status/1240554510302326784
https://twitter.com/joshuaughh/status/1240549261026062336
https://twitter.com/padillabela/status/1240594599837437952
Some celebrities and TV personalities were happy and very proud of her.
Bela Padilla’s compassion is contagious. Amazing work Bela, I didn’t know about @GoGetFunding until this 🙏🏻 #bayanihan #covid19ph https://t.co/VIkrrI17fR
— Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) March 19, 2020
You are an inspiration, @padillabela! The actress donated packed goods to street vendors affected by the Luzon-wide quarantine after successfully raising over P3.3 million in her online fundraiser "Pagkain Para Sa Pinoy!" We salute you, Bela! #COVID19PHhttps://t.co/J0okwIafoB
— pikapika.ph (@pikapikaph) March 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/JulianMauricio/status/1240277773475667969
Bela was able to raise 3.3 million, far exceeding her original goal.
