Truth, Lakay Gaming hits P50,000 for donation drive
THEY are not just world class athletes, they are also individuals with golden hearts.
ONE Championship heavyweight world champion Brandon Vera, ONE strawweight world champion Joshua Pacio, former champions Eduard Folayang and Kevin Belingon came together for a live stream to raise funds in aid of those affected by Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses that hit the Philippines in late 2020.
Launched on 2 December, ONE Championship and ONE Esports ( who manages the page) partnered with Save the Children Philippines in a fundraising activity to help victims of typhoons.
“I think this is an amazing opportunity to give back to the people and the fans who have supported our careers,” said the
24- year- old world champion Pacio.
Since officially launching the “Truth x Lakay Gaming” official Facebook Gaming page of ONE Championship, Filipino mixed martial artists and world champions, the following has grown immensely with thousands of fans wanting to witness their favorite stars play the most popular games of today.
The country, which lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire, is subject to numerous natural disasters, including powerful typhoons, multiple times every year. The country welcomes support through all means, and this latest campaign has certainly leveraged its athlete star power.
“We are glad to be able to help where we can, even in our own small way. I’m sure the funds we’ve raised here will be of great use, and we’re looking forward to participating in more of these campaigns in the future. It’s important that we give each other a helping hand, especially in these difficult times. We’re willing to do what we can do for our fellow Filipinos.”
The campaign ( https://donate. savethechildren. net/ campaigns/ truthlakay) has since shattered its P50,000 goal, raising over P55,541 currently with two days remaining in the two week donation drive.