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Important Notes

LETTER TO ALL START HERE SUPPORTERS, sent through the START HERE Facebook Group:


Hi everyone!

First of all, it's finally November 26 and we're closing the submission time for START HERE artworks. BUT if you still want to contribute, don't hesitate to send your piece to starthere.rebuild@gmail.com. We'll figure out a system for it and will announce it as soon as possible. We understand that everyone's busy and artworks take time to make.

Also, I've got a bit of bad news to share. We have decided to forego working with WE Philippines because we've been having trouble getting responses from them. Elbert and I really want to be able to donate the money we raised as soon as possible, hopefully before the year ends. However, we still believe in what they do and admire them for the great effort that they put into trying to change poverty and provide more educational opportunities to underprivileged children.

So, with that said, if you guys know of any organization that's continually working to help the Ondoy survivors, please send us a message with the name of the organization and contact details so we can reach them.

We're currently looking into PCF (The Philippine Christian Foundation). They are working to improve the quality of life in poor communities through education, nutrition, health, medical and family enhancement programs. But we're really open to any suggestion, preferably those who are really focused on Ondoy survivors and rehabilitation.

Another thing, we already have Php13,400.00 that we can donate and we're hoping to raise more. Thank you to Comics Every Thursday for sharing a portion of their proceeds during the Mangaholix last week to START HERE. We will be releasing a complete list of benefactors soon, just to thank them for all their support.

Finally, to those who have submitted artworks this past week, we've received them but we're sorry that we haven't had the time to post them yet. Work and school have been really hectic but we'll make sure to post them. Thank you so much for submitting. [Arvin de Leon, Marjorie Limbonhai, Hazel Lynne Tan, Jerusha Ong, Emereauldine Eliseo, Pauline Garcia, Kristy Anne Ligones, Jejomar Limbo, Jackie de Luna, Moe Twain]


- Lorra
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Apologies

To those who have submitted new artworks to the START HERE e-mail account, we have received your submissions but have been unable to upload them these past 2 weeks because of how hectic school/work has been. Rest assured that we will respond to your e-mails as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.

Again, last day (as of now) for submissions is tomorrow, November 26.
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Deadline Reminder

November 26 marks the 2-month mark since Typhoon Ondoy ravaged the country.

It also marks the deadline for submissions of hopeful artworks for this online exhibit. Hurry and send in your masterpieces!
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START HERE Sketch-a-thon is featured in the Philippine Online Chronicles

Fidelis Tan writes about the Sketch-a-thon. Read statements from artists who attended and see some of the photos taken during the event.

Click here to read the entire article.
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Sketch-a-thon Artworks Up!

Hi everyone!

We're so happy to finally have uploaded the artworks made and photos taken during the Sketch-a-thon last Sunday. Please head on to the START HERE Multiply site to view them.

I'm trying to figure out how to make sure that the artworks aren't copied and posted elsewhere so if anyone knows, please leave a message.

Thank you and enjoy,
Lorra
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Recover by Rochell Bonamy

Artist: Rochell Bonamy
Title: Recover
Description: A man seen salvaging whatever he can. This was taken the day after the great flood. (Philcoa, Q.C.)


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Heal by Adeline Bendicion

Artist: Adeline Bendicion
Title: Heal
Description: "...I will be still and know You are God."


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Let's Help Together by Honey Den Marquez

Artist: Honey Den Q. Marquez
Title: Let's Help Together
Description: This piece represents that the bayanihan spirit lives on. Mapabata o matanda, kahit sino ka man, puwede kang tumulong sa lahat.


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START HERE Sketch-a-thon

We can't express our gratitude enough to those who attended, drew and donated during the START HERE Sketch-a-thon. We filled up the entire Forum area of Fully Booked Boni High Street with artists, art enthusiasts, children, parents and wonderful individuals. We made new friends and collaborated with old ones.

It was great! And it was a big plus that we raised some money as well.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

We'll be posting a link to the photos taken during the event and the artworks soon.

love love,
Lorra and Elbert
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START HERE on the Philippine Online Chronicles

START HERE has been featured in the Philippine Online Chronicles through an article written by Fidelis Tan. Some of the artworks found in this online exhibit has been included in the article.

To read about it, head on to START HERE uses art to help Ondoy victims.
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Rain bath by Kristina Joy Panogot

Artist: Kristina Joy P. Panogot
Title: Rain Bath
Description: Taken from our third-floor balcony during Ondoy. I was only going to take a photo of the rising water, then I realized that I had inadvertently captured something else in the frame... our neighbor across the alley had put a bench in the flooded alley, stood on that, and was taking a bath from the pump.


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Optimism by Dale Liwanag

Artist: Dale E. Liwanag
Title: Optimism
Description: Though disasters strike Filipinos countless times, we still make the best of whatever situation we are in.


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Helping Hand by Dale Liwanag

Artist: Dale E. Liwanag
Title: Helping Hand
Description: In times of great devastation, all that we really need is a helping hand to recover and to rebuild once more.


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SMILE features START HERE

The November issue of SMILE, the Cebu Pacific Inflight Magazine, is already out and START HERE is featured as one of the ways people can help the Ondoy survivors.

Hooray! *confetti throw*
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Rainbow after a Storm by Celine Sugay

Artist: Celine Oposa Sugay
Title: Rainbow After A Storm
Description: Although a cliche, rainbows have always been a symbol of hope. Rainbows can be seen even during a storm. The sight of a rainbow has never failed to make people smile or to even amaze them, no matter how young or old a person is or how many rainbows they have seen in their life time.


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