Post 8th Gabriel’s Symphony Event Update: Thank You!

September 4, 2010: Thanks to its loyal supporters, another Gabriel’s Symphony has been successfully staged.  The event is an annual fundraising  for kids in need organized by Sen Pia Cayetano in memory of her late son Gabriel Cayetano Sebastian, who died in 2001 from complications of Trisomy 13, a rare congenital chromosomal condition.
It was a truly blessed and special celebration. To highlight some of the activities: Two Ironmen, Maiqui Dayrit & Andrew Arellano, and Half Ironman Willy Chiongbian, raced for children in need of operation and other medical procedures; the SuperTrikids Aquathlon and Triathlon showcased the country’s fine young triathletes; a Top Draw Animation Art Class, Sportsfest, Arnis Class, Shoe Donation from Planet Sports had our 40 Indigent Children beaming with joy; and a Sunset Run capped the day. All in all, beautiful music orchestrated by Pia Cayetano and her crew…all in the memory of her son Gabriel, who for sure was smiling down on each and every participant.
Among others, some personalities who showed up to support included boxing champ Nonito Donaire and wife Rachel, actress Bianca Gonzales, Sports Unlimited hosts Dyan Castillejo and Marc Nelson, David Charlton, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, Sandra Schramm Cayetano, Ren Cayetano, cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao, Director Lino Cayetano, Coke executive and Malaya columnist JB Baylon, Carewell’s Robert Suntay, Comelec Comm. and cycling enthusiast Gregorio Larrazabal, Anton Gonzales of Planet Sports, Fitness First Phils’ Mark Ellis, Top Draw Animation’s Wayne and Stella Dearing, animator Nary Jamlig, Ultramarathoner Joy Rojas, members of various triathlon teams and elite triathletes Arland Macasieb, Alessandra Gonzales, George Vilog and Noel Salvador. Race/event coordinators- Ani De Leon, Mailet Ancheta and Coach Rick Reyes of TRAP.
Here are some video clips:

Sen Pia Cayetano leads fundraising triathlon in memory of late son on 24 Oras

8th Gabriel Symphony Event on TV 5’s Aksyon Weekend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb5_pLymTYo

www.gabrielsymphony.com

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quick picture posting…

as i am in the middle of organizing/ race directing another big event tomorrow (yes guys, please visit www.gabrielsymphony.com) but feel the need to fill up the gaping hole in my blog, here is a quick photo from cam sur…. more (lots!) to follow later on of course…

Timex Ironman 70.3 Philippines Official Photo

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Short Video Clip on IRONKIDS Tri in Cam Sur

   IronKids Phil On TV! http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/latest/65144/24oras-ironkids-phils-triathlon-tests-youthful-participants

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Short Video Clip on 24Oras Pre Cam Sur 70.3

   On 24Oras: http://www.gmanews.tv/video/65147/24oras-top-pinay-triathlete-ani-de-leon-to-compete-in-ironman-703-tomorrow

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Coach Ani’s IronKids Camp Sched for August 2010

IRONKIDS CAMP DATES for AUGUST 2010

Swim + Run Sessions:

Manila Polo Club, Makati
August 1, 2010 Sunday 4pm
August 4, 2010, Wednesday 5pm

Bike + Run Sessions:

Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City
meeting place in front of Polo Field Grandstand
August 7, 2010 Saturday 4pm

U.P. Diliman, Quezon City
meeting place in front of A.S. Parking Lot
August 14, 2010 Saturday 4pm

Swim + Bike + Run Sessions:

Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City
meeting place in front of Polo Field Grandstand
August 8, 2010 Sunday 3pm
August 15, 2010 Sunday 3pm

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IRONKIDS CLIP…see you in IronKids Alabang this weekend!!!

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6666164n&tag=api

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Rudy Project Inventory Blowout!!!

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Javier’s Half Ironman for the Kids

this is an excerpt from my fitness first teammate javier daez’s blog:

“I would like to dedicate my first Ironman 70.3 to the SOS Children and invite you to help me raise funds to support 73 children for one year of schooling and living under the SOS program.”

read more and help him with his campaign: http://ironmanphilforthekids.wordpress.com/

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Today our country has a new President

I love my country and will always do my best to make it proud. Today we are all hopeful that our new President will do so too. Here is his inaugural speech:

http://visitpinas.com/inaugural-speech-of-president-benigno-noynoy-aquino-iii/

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Inspiration in Green and Pink featuring Denise Matias and Ani de Leon

Thanks so much Meagan Kelly for this awesome video!!! http://dekeyserandfriends.org/world/mediaproject2010/featured/inspiration-green-pink

You can subscribe to and watch Meagan’s show every two weeks on
iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/inspiration-nation/id377400688

or on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/user/DekeyserAndFriends

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