OPPO supports Miss Possibilities in stopping the use of the “R” Word
Miss Possibilities, the first pageant in Asia for children with special needs, just
recently crowned Miss Possibilities 2017Jennica Garcia. Despite having cerebral
palsy, this did not stop Jennica in achieving her dreams by finishing a degree
in Finance Accounting and passing the teacher’s licensure exam. OPPO fully
supports the Miss Possibilities Foundation in its aim to raise awareness for
equal treatment. One of their strong advocacies is to end the use of the “R”
word due to its defamatory and unethical meaning.
The pageant is in its 3rdinstallment
since 2015, and it has become a tradition for the specialneeds community to
gather together for one special night to celebrate their achievements, talents,
and importance to the society. With its core theme “Beauty Knows No Boundaries”,
it also featured the overwhelming support of influential celebrities who joined
the special fashion show with children from the special needs community in their
French themed outfits.
OPPO Philippines supported all pageant
contestants by giving them their own smartphones to enable them to capture
moments and share their experiences online as they too, have the equal
opportunity to explore and experience the social media world.
“We fully support the advocacy of Miss Possibilities
Foundation in giving people with special needs equal treatment in society
today. The aim of ending the use of the “R” word is very admirable and should
be encouragedas this is a start to having a better future for our society,”
said OPPO Philippines’ PR Manager Eason de Guzman.
“Miss Possibilities Foundation gives those with
special needs a platform to be celebrated without being judged or excluded
because of their differences. We cherish those differences and would like to
thank OPPO Philippines for doing the same. Thank you to OPPO Philippines for
making this opportunity and experience possible for people
with special needs and their families,” said Suzanna Yuzon, Founder and
President of Miss Possibilities Foundation.
Miss Possibilities will continue their advocacy
in 2018 with more medical missions, workshops, and other programs for families
with special needs. To show your support, you may go to their official Facebook
page facebook.com/misspossibilitiesph and personally message for donations,
volunteerism, or any gesture of help.
For more exciting updates, you
may also visit the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook pageat https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/
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