The 8th edition of The Eddys (The Entertainment Editors’ Choice), held on July 20, took on a deeper meaning this year as the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEED), the group behind the annual film awards, named the Little Ark Foundation as its sole beneficiary.
The partnership aligned the event with a cause supporting children battling life-threatening medical conditions.
“We are deeply grateful to SPEED and The Eddys for choosing Little Ark Foundation as this year’s beneficiary. Little Ark may be new, but our dream has always been big: to stand with every child and family fighting life-threatening illness,” said Little Ark founder Butch Bustamante during the turnover of the donation check on Sept. 30 in Quezon City.
“They have not only provided financial help, but more importantly, they have given our patients and families a platform to share their struggles and stories with the world. For us, that recognition is hope itself,” Bustamante added.
SPEED president Salve Asis praised Little Ark’s efforts to support children “not only with the care they need but also by giving them a safe place to heal and dream.”
“This year, The Eddys goes beyond recognizing cinematic excellence by standing with the children who bravely fight for their lives,” she said.
The Little Ark Foundation provides holistic assistance to pediatric patients and their families, including housing for those undergoing treatment, transportation aid through its Hope in Transit program, and daily meal support.
The organization also organizes play activities for young patients and manages the Care Cart and Care Baskets initiatives, which provide comfort to children, caregivers, and hospital staff.
More information is available at littlearkfoundation.org or through Butch Bustamante at butch.bustamante@littlearkfoundation.org and +63 906 403 9569.
