The events were in line with the worldwide observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 to be observed annually on December 3rd.
The program was started in collaboration with the Sol Aragones Foundation, which is chaired by a former news anchor Sol Aragones, a reporter, and media personality who was elected to represent the third district of Laguna. throughout the duration of three terms.
According to Aragones: "Napakahalaga ng araw na ito para sa mga PWD at kanilang mga pamilya na bahagi ng Alagang Akay community. Nais namin ng Akay Foundation na tuparin ang pangarap ng mga PWD na magkaroon ng wheelchair at saklay sa abot ng aming makakaya."
"Gusto din namin sila bigyan ng inspirasyon na piliin na maging masaya kaysa maiungkot. May pag-asang naghihintay sa PWD - aakayin namin sila," Aragones added.
Alagang AKAY Ambassadors: Quality of Life, Dignity, Passion for Service
The celebrations were led by AKAY Ambassadors Dwight Bayona, a leg amputee and multi-sport athlete who wears a mechanical leg, and “Chef with No Hands" Marlcel Apatan.
"Alagang AKAY is PWD-led and founded on a mission to uplift the quality of life and uphold the dignity of PWDs through a holistic approach that includes, direct care, education, livelihood, employment as well as opportunities for community service," said Bayona whose leg was crushed in an accident when he was 24 years old. The accident happened when he himself stopped to aid an earlier crash victim.
Chef with No Hands Maricel Apatan meanwhile demonstrated cooking skills via an AVP shown at the program. "Nagtapos po ako ng HRM at nagpatuloy sa Culinary Arts. Sinundan ko lang po ang aking puso."
The celebrations were led by AKAY Ambassadors Dwight Bayona, a leg amputee and multi-sport athlete who wears a mechanical leg, and “Chef with No Hands" Marlcel Apatan.
"Alagang AKAY is PWD-led and founded on a mission to uplift the quality of life and uphold the dignity of PWDs through a holistic approach that includes, direct care, education, livelihood, employment as well as opportunities for community service," said Bayona whose leg was crushed in an accident when he was 24 years old. The accident happened when he himself stopped to aid an earlier crash victim.
Chef with No Hands Maricel Apatan meanwhile demonstrated cooking skills via an AVP shown at the program. "Nagtapos po ako ng HRM at nagpatuloy sa Culinary Arts. Sinundan ko lang po ang aking puso."
Apatan added: "Ang letrang A po sa A.K.A.Y ay para sa Aral o Education. Kung susundan po natin ang sting puso o passion sa anumang bagay, kailangan pong aralin natin ang larangang iyon. Nagpapasalamat ako sa pagkakataon na makapag-aral at sundan ang puso ko.
About Alagang AKAY Inc.
Alagang Akay Inc. is a non-profit organization on a mission to uplift the quality of life, and promote
the dignity of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their families.
Its holistic approach to this mission includes:
• Tapping medical and other professionals in assisting PWDs and making medical technologies
and other innovations accessible to PWDs,
• Tapping community leaders to help identify, screen, and prioritize those who will immediately
benefit from specific assistance and interventions,
• Collaborating with organizations, both government and private, who are able to provide
education, training, and work opportunities for PWDs so as to afford them the dignity of a
productive life; one that contributes to their families, communities, society, and humanity
indeed.
About Alagang AKAY Inc.
Alagang Akay Inc. is a non-profit organization on a mission to uplift the quality of life, and promote
the dignity of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their families.
Its holistic approach to this mission includes:
• Tapping medical and other professionals in assisting PWDs and making medical technologies
and other innovations accessible to PWDs,
• Tapping community leaders to help identify, screen, and prioritize those who will immediately
benefit from specific assistance and interventions,
• Collaborating with organizations, both government and private, who are able to provide
education, training, and work opportunities for PWDs so as to afford them the dignity of a
productive life; one that contributes to their families, communities, society, and humanity
indeed.
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