The minute I saw her, my heart was captivated by her smile!  So appropriately was she named - Angela!  She was so excited to try all the rides that I nearly jumped up and down with her! 

Along with 59 other He Cares Kids, Star City graciously opened its door for a whole afternoon and early evening with free rides to the kids' delight (and to the volunteers too)!

Angela's disposition was such a welcome surprise.  She never complained but was always so happy to be there.  All the magic a carnival could give was evident in her eyes.  Though when we asked her if she had any lunch, she said she didn't have any but wasn't hungry.  When we told her to choose something to eat, without arguing, she took some time to think and then pointed at the hotdog bun and Zagu drink.

Then the rides and more rides continued.  Our little group of kids and volunteers would pass the other small groups all around the carnival and everyone was so busy deciding which ride to try next!

Sometimes, the kuyas and ates would be the ones too afraid the ride the 180 degree roller coaster and thrilling log rides!  Some kids got frightened by the horror booths but would ask "What's next?" right after!

In the early evening, Kuya Robert of TV show Art Is-Kool gave an art workshop to the kids and their creativity shone brightly!

Volunteers were from Ang Ligaya ng

Panginoon Community, North-E District and Nature Awareness group led by Violet Imperial.  Everyone paired up with a He Cares child and 'invaded' star city with much zest and gusto!

By the end of the day, one couldn't tell who was having more fun, the kids or the volunteers!

Wrapping up the evening, we asked the kids to pray with us for their future.  We asked them what they wanted most of all to pray for.  We didn't hear the usual request of toys or even food.  Angela asked for healing for her father's illness.  The others prayed for their parent to find a job.  One asked us to pray that he be able to help her family soon.  True selflessness was so apparent with these children, so much so that it was hard to part with them.

by Christina Alejandro, volunteer

*If you would like to spend time with the He Cares kids then feel free to drop by on our Saturday assemblies to feed and tutor the kids!

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