Climbers, due to some news from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), we're now compelled to ask for donations from the climbing community. We were informed last October 6 that POC is asking SCAPI to submit money for tickets and accommodations on or before the 20th of October. Before this correspondence, we were under the impression that POC was giving us the freedom to buy the tickets and book hotels on our own as long as it's before the SEAGames.
We still plan on pushing thru with the events scheduled after the 20th of October since the funds will still benefit the Present and the Future National Team (for funding their training and expenses for other competitions abroad).
SCAPI is eyeing to send 7 more athletes (POC is funding 1 athlete and 1 coach only). Here is the new breakdown of expenses that POC gave us:
Round trip flights: US$ 512 x 7 athletes x Php 44.00 = PHP 157,696.00
Travel Tax Exemption Processing Fee: Php 200 x 7 athletes = PHP 1,400.00
Accommodations: US$ 50 x 7 athletes x 9 nights X Php 44.00 = PHP 138,600.00
TOTAL FUNDS NEEDED BEFORE OCTOBER 20: Php 297,696.00
We're trying to collate the funds by the 16th of October to decide what else can be done to raise the necessary funds to send our qualified athletes.
We know this is such short notice; we were shocked at first as well. Please know that we're still trying to negotiate with POC if they can extend the deadline.
Regards,
Fundraising for PNCT
Every little bit helps!
Account Name: Sportsclimbing Association of the Philippines
Account Number: 0087-00823-2
RCBC San Joaquin Branch
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