Hello everyone!
I would like to apologize if it took almost two weeks for me to post this transparency report. I have been so lethargic since I got back from Mt. Madjaas. I wasn't able to reach the summit of the mountain because I got so sick. I was thinking that I would still want to spend my 30th birthday with the Amancion kids in Cebu Safari, so the summit of Mt. Madjaas can wait for another attempt.
I started this fundraising activity on the first week of August without expecting that the goal of 1000 HBD would be achieved. Since this was also for my birthday, I committed that I would shoulder all the cost even if the target amount was not reached. Now this is a testament that you trust me with this activity. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! I turned a year older with a lot of gratitude to extend. From the comments to the upvotes to the amounts sent, you all have been very supportive in this undertaking. As I've said in the fundraising posts, this appeared to be very self-serving because I'm asking you to help me achieve my lifelong dream. You never failed me, and I will forever be grateful for that. Now, let's look at the attainment of the target amount.
Let me just reiterate the details of the activity.
What: Field Trip of Amancion Elementary School Kids to Cebu Safari and Adventure Park
When: August 26, 2023 (My 30th Birthday)
Where: Carmen, Cebu
Beneficiaries: 25 Kids and Teachers of Amancion Elementary School
Estimated Budget: Php 55,000 (1,000 HBD)
Accumulated Funds: 1,031.921 HBD
Goal Attainment: 103.19%
I didn't expect this! Thank you so much! You made it all happen! Here are the real heroes of this activity:
Donations in HBD
Donations in HIVE
Donations in PHP
Rewards from Posts
Together with the excess funds from the previous project at 16.733 HBD + 139.173 HIVE + PHP 7,817.22, the total accumulated funds is at:
Arrival at Cebu Safari and Adventure Park
Mandatory photoshoot with all the attendees, including the teachers, parents, and the principal
Falling in line for their tickets
Orientation about Cebu Safari and Adventure Park
While waiting for a shuttle
At the shuttle
Caged while watching the lions
With the camels
While waiting for another shuttle to African Savanna
Watching the zebras grazing
With the saltwater crocodiles
While feeding the saltwater crocodiles
During lunch
During the bird show
With the white tigers
With the giraffe
At the plants and orchid collection
Final photo session at the plant collection
Accumulated Funds: 342.974 HBD + 1120.341 HIVE + PHP 20,417.22
Conversions of HIVE and PHP to HBD at the following conversion rates (HIVE/USD = 0.2925, PHP/USD = 56.67, and HBD/USD = 0.9986) led to the HBD value of 1,031.921 above. At the same conversion rate, the total amount in PHP is 56,590.66.
Expenses
Total accumulated amount minus total expenses means that there's an excess fund of PHP 2,440.66. There should be none left because I was scammed by an ex-employee of Cebu Safari in hopes of availing a discount. I initially sent PHP 2,500.00 via GCash, as stated in the last update, but it turned out that what they were doing was not sanctioned by the management. He said he'll return the money, but nothing yet. I'm not hoping for it to be returned, and I don't want to bother anymore. The excess amount will be used in future activities.
The initial budget was intended for 25 people, but the teachers requested to have their children be included. I can't say no, so I was just hoping for a discount. Good thing we were able to save from the food.
Shout out to @itskareninamoi, @intoy.bugoy, and @indayclara for joining me on that special day! You guys are really awesome! Thank you @indayclara, for the whole documentation!
Photos
This will not be the last post about the activity. We have a lot of photos from that day, and it would be a waste not to share them with you. Just wait for the uploads from those three who were with me. Anyway, here are the highlights from that field trip.
I guess that's all for this report. We will still upload more photos and videos. There were a lot of stories to tell, especially from the experience of the kids. For now, this transparency report serves as my initial expression of gratitude to those who donated and upvoted my posts. You are all awesome, and I'll forever be grateful to you for helping me achieve another dream. See you in the next posts!
Kim Ybañez
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Looks like a great time!
Thank you so much for your donation! You are one of the reasons the children had a great time.
Wow, so nice sr! Congrats Sr for realizing this activity for the kids. Sadly, I was not able to join. It was the scheduled burial of my father. I love to visit Safari. Hope I can. visit there soon.
Thank you so much for the donation, ma'am @dehai! Condolence sad sa whole family sa death sa imong father. I was apprehensive to receive your donation, considering your situation, but I realized that seeing the kids happy will also make you happy. I hope you can also visit Cebu Safari soon!
It is awesome that you could make it happen! I hope they will remember this beautiful day for the rest of their lives. The park looks really cool though! I like it that the animals have so much space.
It's all thanks to the donations. I was really humbled by the support I received. I'm sure the kids will remember the event for the rest of their lives.
The park is really huge. That's why there's no worry about the space where the animals will stay.
Wonderful.
Have a great weekend 👋🏻
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!LADYAwesome… such a happy faces @ybanezkim26 🎉🎉😊
Thank you so much for your donation, my friend!
You are so welcome my friend 👋🏻😊
Have a wonderful mid week ☀️🐝
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tokens.Congrats sa successful birthday with these kids, Kimmm. For sure included naka sa ilang core memory 😁
Thank you so much sa imong donation, Maria! You are one of the reasons this was possible.
What a nice way to celebrate a birthday, giving joy to others.
It was a wonderful day that I'm sure the kids will never forget, I'm sorry you got scammed my friend but that's a latent risk everywhere, let's hope the money comes back and still keep hope.
I congratulate you for achieving this dream and being so appreciated in hive.
Happy birthday, receive many blessings from the universe @ybanezkim26
Thank you so much, @soyunasantacruz! I'll claim the blessings from the universe. But to be able to celebrate my birthday with the kids is already a blessing enough. It's one of my lifelong dreams. Thank you so much Hive for making it happen.
The kids really had fun! May you always have a thousand fold returns sir @ybanezkim26 for initiating the activity and making it a successful one.🥰
Thank you so much ma'am, for your donation! So I also declare that you will receive a thousandfold blessings!
Not all children were granted this somehow an educational tour to Cebu Safari and they are lucky to experience this unforgettable moment they will cherish for sure in their lifetime! They look excited and happy. Thanks for sharing sir Kim☺️
Thank you so much for your donation, ma'am @missjoycee! Thank you for helping me make it all happen!
Glad to be of help sir @ybanezkim26 🤗
You are highly appreciated @ybanezkim26 . Such a legacy...Keep it up sir..
Thank you so much for helping me make it possible, @crownrich!
Belated Happy Birthday, a really an awesome and heartwarming way to celebrate it with these kids. I can imagine their happiness and excitement thanks to you, for planning this kind of activity. Stay awesome and God Bless you mor and more ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ
Thank you so much for you donation, @ruffatotmeee! God bless you more, too!
Belated happy birthday sir @ybanezkim26 It was a nice experience visiting Cebu Safari for your big day with the children. Hope you all enjoyed your safari experience.
Thank you! I really enjoyed the whole experience.
Congratulations to everyone! God bless you all a thousand folds!
Thank you, @ciadanmea!
Congrats @ybanezkim26! Your commitment for the kids is very commendable. And also the people behind your success are really very generous and supportive. I'm sure, the happiness the kids experienced during the field trip will always be part of their lives until they grow old.
Thank you! I'll forever be grateful to those who made it possible.
Congratulations! God bless❤️
Thank you so much for you donation, @missleray! You helped me made this possible.
My pleasure. ❤️
You did a great job, man. I'm so happy to contribute to such an event. Putting a smile on a child's face is more valuable than anything else.
Thank you so much for your contribution, man! You are one of the reasons this was possible.
Having to think of a greater passion project for your birthday is such a heartwarming to see. Belated happiest birthday to you and may you continue to share your blessings to others, Sir!
Thank you so much!
Your blog says "Passion" all over it.
Love it. More power to you.
Thank you!
Superb! Congratulations sir kim! Speechless lang upon looking at their smiling faces. For sure they will never as in never forget this momentous event they experienced. I am so happy for you too! Indeed such a blast birthday you have. God bless.
Thank you for helping me made it possible, ma'am @amoreyl! More blessings to you and your family!
It's my pleasure sir Kim. God bless you too!
So sorry you were scammed, better things are coming ahead
And I also love how you made the kids had an amazing time, I am sure they all enjoyed themselves
Happy belated birthday to you
Thank you!
Grabe idola jud ka @ybanezkim26. Belated Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉. Great job Kim and company keep it up and wish you more blessings in return👏.
Thank you, @luckylaica! Thanks to Hive for making it all possible.
True, You're welcome, Kim ♥️
My heart is full of happiness even though I take part a very little number. I am so happy seeing those kids happy. Sana all nakapanood Ng lions hehehe, honestly I haven't seen them in person hehehe.
God bless to all people who made this activity a successful one and above all to you who initiated this.
Sorry to hear about this but atleast natuloy Ang birthday mo Diba hehehe.
Thank you so much for your contribution! You made it all happen.
Nakakataba ng puso seeing them smile ☺️...once in a lifetime opportunity that they achieved.. All thanks to your initiative Kim...
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Thank you so much!
Yay! Happiest birthday Kim! Happy for you and your achieved dream!
Happy for the kids too! They look like they enjoyed the whole time you were there. 😊
Thank you so much for your help @wittyzell! Support kita pag may ganyan ka.
Bongga naman!~ Asahan ko yern~
Wow this is such an amazing work! 😍
More important than fulfilling your dreams, you definitely made the kids day!😊
Hope you're feeling much better and is recovering from the sickness.
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