MEMOIRS TO MEMORIES
New York City. The
University of the Philippines Alumni Association NY Chapter announces its
successful production of yet another collection of life stories turned into a
coffee table book as a fundraiser for scholarship in the Philippines. For the UP Centennial Celebration, Dr.
Carmencita C. Quesada Fulgado was appointed Commissioner Abroad. She edited and
published the Memoirs of UP Alumni Abroad. This brought $50,000 to the University
Scholarship Fund. Now, with her as current president, UPAA-NY sponsored its
sequel, Memories…A Legacy Gift. This
time, contributors are Filipinos, and non-Filipinos, UP and non-UP alumni…for “everyone has a
story to tell, an experience to share, and gratitude to express” Dr. Fulgado explains. Just like the Memoirs
book, each page is a donation. The net proceeds after the cost of publication
has been deducted, will be added to the Scholarship Fund, now aimed at
providing eligible needy students from the 7 independent units of the University,
from Baguio to Mindanao. Dr. Fulgado adds that “no longer do students need to be in Diliman
or Manila, they could be attending UP Iloilo , or UP Mindanao, UP Baguio, UP
Los Banos, or UP Open University. To date, since Dr. Fulgado signed her first
deed of donation with UP Foundation, in 2000 the endowment fund created by her
“shepherding the flock from abroad” has reached $97,000 and helped 19 students finish college. Dr.
Fulgado is leaving for the Philippines and on December 5th will be signing
an additional $50,000 Deed of Donation, the initial net proceeds from the sequel Memories..a Legacy Gift. .She is also officially visit 4 campuses, meet with the Chancellors
and fellow alumni to inspire them to do the same by relating her fundraising story….Mobilizing UP Alumni and Friends to Give Back.
The
250 page 3+ lb coffee table book of elegant and impressive art designed hard
cover and of glossy pages is replete with memorable life stories of challenges,
trials and triumphs, celebrations, and travels, family legacies, class and
organizations remembering how they were and now, and pages dedicated in memory
of loved ones. Writers include college
students, young professionals, along with those who have reached the pinnacle
of their careers and are now looking back in reminiscence…and aim to GIVE BACK,
in the form of contributing for education in the Philippines. The release of the book is timely and ideal for
Christmas gift giving. Buyers of the
book will not only have a unique coffee table book but ”a one-time giving that
continues to give.” Donation includes FREE shipping: $89/book .
Order NOW while quantity lasts. Contact Dr. Fulgado, email: mencheeqf@yahoo.com Mail
order request with check made out to UPAA-NY Memories Project, 85-15 Edgerton
Blvd Jamaica Estates NY 11432. UPAA-NY
has 501C3 and registered charitable status in the State of New York. Contributions
are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
NOTE
: MEMORIES will be available to UPAAA
members and friends attending the Las Vegas General
Assembly on Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2013. 70% of proceeds will go to UPAAA, 30% to
UPAA-NY.
