A visit to the Our Lady of Manaoag brought an unexpected surprise to twenty youngsters as they arrived to a simple party where they received the most colorful treat: a chance to celebrate their birthday with their loved ones.
The eyes of the little ones gleamed at the sight of the
blessings: a venue decorated with balloons, tables lined with the chocolate
cakes, and their names carefully drawn in icing with a sweet “Happy Birthday!”
greeting. For most of the youngsters, this will be their first birthday party
and the first time they will be blowing out the candles of their own cake.
Alesha Anne sneaks in a taste of the Rainbow Dedication
Cake.
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Kids teeter to blow their cakes during Red Ribbon’s birthday surprise |
Lemuel and 19 others received a special birthday treat from
Red Ribbon Manaoag.
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Coinciding with the special day of the Minor Basilica of
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag, the ‘Share a Rainbow Surprise’ was
led by the Red Ribbon store team to add sweetness to the birthdays of the kids
from Manaoag. The bakeshop identified those who will receive the Rainbow
Dedication Cake treat, with the help of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
local office and the Manaoag Church Basic Ecclesial Community.
The kids had excitement spelled on their faces as they
raced to the venue and received hugs from their parents. It was the youngster’s
parents, however, that was moved by the special occasion. “Hangga’t maari po
sana, maibigay ko rin po iyong hindi ko naranasan sa kanya. Pangarap ko pong
birthday party kay Alesha Anne iyong magkaroon po siya ng cake. Magiging masaya
po ako kung matutupad itong dream birthday niya po. (It is my dream for Alesha
Anne to have a cake. I would be extremely happy if we can grant this wish)”
shared Eliza Corpuz.
Everyone gathered as parents and representatives from Red
Ribbon sliced the chocolate cakes and went around with plates in hand. It was
yet another surprise as the party attendees saw the colorful layers of chiffon
underneath the chocolate coating and the rainbow-toned lollipops that topped
the Rainbow Dedication Cake.
The double celebration continued with party games and
dances and the birthday celebrators simultaneously blowing out their candles.
It was a sight to behold as the little ones, who came lighthearted to the Minor
Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag, went home with wider
smiles and a little more sweetness on their special day.
Watch as the surprise unfolds for the kids of Manaoag and
join the millions of viewers who have seen the many exciting shades of
celebration from Red Ribbon. Visit
https://www.facebook.com/redribbonbakeshop/videos/1562188953824679/ to share in
this most special occasion.
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