DONATIONS NEEDED - Equipment and Uniforms

Currently, Manila Taekwondo is gathering USED and/or NEW Taekwondo sparring gear and uniforms that will be sent to Master Henry Cruz and Mr. Alan Cruz’ Alma Mater, Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the Philippines and Mr. Wendel Garcia, an elementary school teacher from
Punod Elem. School - District II Barangay Prosperidad, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental 6127, Philippines. Mr,. Wendel Garcia approached us via email to solicit any assistance we can provide his group of grade school students who have shown interest in pursuing this sport. Unfortunately, they are without means to safely practice and compete in this sport, below is an excerpt from his e-mail:

"In our Division school level, there was a yearly TKD sports competition held in the city. Last year , I trained my pupils to learn TKD but not for competing but they insist to do so. So I give them a try.In short, they are all defeated even in the first game. I really regret why I allowed them to compete.I said to myself, I'd never allowed them to compete again the reason is not the training , but the equipment that we dont have . The school cannot afford to secure one." . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . ."In this connection, I come to you to solicit from your benevolent heart any used equipment like a pair of head gear, body armor, arm guard, shin guard, groin guard( male/female), used TKD uniform (dobok) for elementary grade level if there is any , and a used kicking pad."

We are continuing to request our students, families and friends to donate and bring us their extra and unused sparring equipment and uniforms. We are also seeking donations to purchase mouthpieces and groin cups to send with our ext shipment. Monetary donations are also welcome. Any monetary donations received will be utilized to offset the shipping cost and to purchase new mouthpieces and groin cups.

The following is a list of equipment and clothing needed:
Chest Pad (Hogu), Arm Pads/Shin Pads, Helmets, Instep Pads, Taekwondo Shoes, Black V-Neck Uniforms, White V-Neck Uniforms, Any used or new taekwondo T-Shirts or Warm-Up suits

DO YOU SEE THE NEED???

There are folks out there who really need our help! We have children in this sport who probably have more uniforms and equipment that they will ever need.

There are people in need all over the world.

Helping these 2 groups out is the first of many that we will be sponsoring.

Please call us at (510) 441-8661 or e-mail us at manilataekwondo@aol.com

if you are interested in participating in this effort. Let us know if you can help! Any type of donation would be much appreciated!