ANNE Curtis took to social media to extend her gratitude to those who donated to raise funds for her charity initiative with UNICEF Philippines.
Anne ran at the Tokyo Marathon on March 5 and launched a fundraising initiative to support TeleCPUs with UNICEF Philippines which, according to actress-host, are a “one-stop centers where abused children and women can safely and privately access medical, legal, and psychological services for free.
On Sunday, March 18, Anne shared they were able to raise more than P1 million.
“We can ALL be heroes, even if it’s just for one day. Closing my funding page at 1,089,264.67! Way above our goal & as promised, I will be matching that amount. So with our collective effort, we have raised 2,178,529.34,” she posted.
The “It’s Showtime” host highlighted that any amount donated was of great value.
“I would like to THANK each & every hero who donated. Whether it was 1 peso or 50,000 pesos, it was of great value. No donation was small, because behind each donation was a big heart that wanted to help Filipino children who are victims of abuse get the help they need to heal and recover,” she stated.
She added: “I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity. Reading your messages & having that core goal of making a difference in lives of children kept me inspired for 42.2kms. Maraming Salamat mula sa akin at @unicefphils. Till the next one!”
Anne also gave a shoutout to her family who traveled with her to Japan for the marathon.
“And to my cheerleaders @erwan and Dahlia Amélie, I love you both so much. Thank you,” she said.
The Tokyo Marathon was Anne’s third world marathon. The actress previously participated in the 2018 London Marathon and the 2016 New York Marathon.
Anne also raised funds for UNICEF Philippines in her previous marathons. (PUSH)
