Mt. Sembrano Adventure- A Heartfelt Climb

On June 18, 2016, Ulayaw Ahon (UA) had an event climb at Mt. Sembrano, Rizal. Lead by Ulayaw Ahon's Lorraine Ortiz, together with Jo Tapic and Rob Fazonela. It's an adventure for 14 participants who are High School teachers in Rosario National High School located in Cavite, and employees of LGU and a BPO company.

Participants of Mt. Sembrano climb. Photo taken at the jump off- Barangay Hall of Barangay Malaya .

It was a rainy climb so participants added effort to reach the summit. However, this climb turns out to be a special  because of two reasons: birthday climb of one of the participants and officially launching of Ulayaw Ahon's platform of meaningful mountain experience.

It is Preacy's birthday, and little did she know, Ulayaw Ahon had a little surprise for her. Team UA prepared cupcakes and personalize them to form a greeting to Preacy. She was surprised and this made her birthday more special as she conquer the summit of Mt. Sembrano and at the summit.

Preacy with the surprise cupcake
greetings from Ulayaw Ahon.

The meaningful mountain experience of Ulayaw Ahon has official launch during this climb. It is by doing a little out-reach effort that the community nearby the visited mountain would benefit.

Since, it is back- to school season, Ulayaw Ahon give out school supply bundles to twenty local children who were recognized going to school. One of the recipients shared that she is happy to be part of this program. "Maraming salamat po ma'am, kasi isang linggo ng pumapasok anak ko, kahit po papel wala pa", she told Lorraine. It is raining that time on their trek so the entire climbers really approach houses and knocked their doors to offer the bundles Ulayaw Ahon prepared for the kids.

It is truly heartwarming act to do. Even small actions bring big impact to the community. That is why Ulayaw Ahon will continue do this platform in every event climb. Part of the event fees collected goes to this platform and before the year ends, a culminated out-reach event will be held on selected community that Ulayaw Ahon believes will create a big improvement in result.

One of the participants, Angelica Cinco shared her thought about her climb experience and she said, "Masaya naman po at masaya din mga kasama". They just don't climb for leisure, but they also climb for a cause.

You too can be part of our platform by joining our event climbs. Invites and updates are posted in our official Facebook page. Ulayaw Ahon will be more than happy to see you there!