Saving children during my homecoming in Davao

This is Sharon’s homecoming to the Philippines. She didn’t expect to find something extra special during her vacation.

Program: Education

Type: Story

Saving children during my homecoming in Davao

By Sharon Legaspi

This is the story of how I became a donor at Save the Children Philippines.

I was travelling back to California, when a young lady approached me at the Davao airport.

She was asking for donations for Save the Children.

I was hesitant at first because of bad rumors about some people using charitable organizations just to get money.The lady told me that I can cancel my donation anytime, so I signed up.

I signed up, with children’s education in mind.

I then did some research about Save the Children and that's how it all started. Until today, I am a proud donor and supporter of child rights.

Saving children during my homecoming in Davao

Supporting Filipino children wherever I may be

A few weeks ago, my husband and I talked about the organizations that we’re supporting monthly.

I asked my husband if he'd seen any emails coming from Save the Children. He said yes.

One of the charitable organizations here in my very own Ventura, California – which helps homeless families – was struggling to keep their operations going.

After learning about this, I had second thoughts about continuing my support for Save the Children back in the Philippines.

I thought that if I stopped my donations at Save the Children, I could add the money for this other organization that’s closer to home, here in California.

My husband, however, told me to think about the children. These Filipino children are their families’ hope.

I then prayed and asked God to show me the right answers.

As I was browsing the Internet, I came across the radio station Wish 107.5, and learned about the Filipino artists that donated to Save the Children. They chose the organization as their beneficiary during Wish 107.5’s music festival.

So I then realized that this is really a legitimate organization doing important work. I thanked God for answering my prayer.

Saving children during my homecoming in Davao

Thanks so much for helping us reach more children with our life-saving and life-changing programs.

Share your Supporter Story too! Inspire and encourage others to also support child rights!

Send us a short essay, an open letter, a video message, or an article on why you support Filipino children. Send it to SupporterCare.PH@savethechildren.org

More stories from our programs

Rebuilding education through teaching kits

Rebuilding education through teaching kits

Save With Stories

Save With Stories

Save the Children welcomes partnership with Smart

Save the Children welcomes partnership with Smart

WATCH: Why do we save children?

WATCH: Why do we save children?


About Save the Children Philippines

Save the Children Philippines has been working hard every day to give Filipino children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for and with children to positively transform their lives and the future we share.

DSWD License No.: DSWD-SB-L-00008-2024
Coverage: Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, CARAGA, CAR, and NCR
Period: February 16, 2024 – February 17, 2027

Follow and Connect with Us

Join the conversation.

Donate today!

+63-929-754-3066, +63-966-216-2368 and (+632) 8852-7283 (8852-SAVE)
supportercare.ph@savethechildren.org