The Caravan of Fun Acknowledgments
The heart of Kids Ahoy beats for the children and the big community that supports each and every one of them as they grow and discover themselves and their own place under the sun. The idea of the Caravan of Fun was born to live out this purpose and last weekend, we became witness to the birth of a venue where a great and wonderful community emerged and came together– ALL willing to surround children with infinite possibilities to PLAY. EXPLORE.DISCOVER AND LEARN!
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The beauty of the Caravan is its objective to visit many different cities in the coming months and years! The inspiration of the Caravan is to reach more and more Filipino children whom we can share creative experiences with…a true Caravan of Fun, Knowledge, Hope and Dreams!
We thank the following for sharing in our vision and for helping us make the very first Caravan of Fun happen :
1) Kidsters, Inc c/o Linette Garcia who was our event partner all the way! God bless you, David and the rest of your group for riding the Caravan rollercoaster with us as we prepared for this event in less than 3 months! Yes, we were both DEFINITELY crazy & brave but we DID IT! wahooo!
*Special thanks to Mommy Arlene dela Cruz who paved the way so two Kid-loving companies can meet and "give birth" to the Caravan.
2) To HUGGIES as our Co-presentor! We hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as we did and that you will continue to support the Caravan of Fun in its upcoming destinations!
To our Sponsors as follows:
1) Crocs : The kiddie fashion models enjoyed their complimentary CROCS plus visitors of the event racked up the 10% discount you gave out. We love CROCS!
2) Rustans Jam: Thank you for the hip and cool outfits you provided our little fashionistas and for having such positive & energetic staff around during the fitting and during the event itself! You just made a lot of kids (and parents!) wish come true by providing an opportunity for them to join their very first mini fashion show! We hope to JAM with you again soon!
3) Appebon : thanks for the mascots and all the freebies!
4) Monterey : thanks for the yummy product samplings! We will definitely check out the nearest supermarkets and grocery stores to stock up!
5) FabFoto: FABFOTO ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The staff was so nice and patient and definitely provided one of the valuable highlights of the entire weekend by providing ALL VISITORS free 4r personalized foto souvenirs! WE LOVE FABFOTO AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT UPCOMING CARAVANS!
6) Selecta Moo: ALL THE KIDS (AND GROWN-UPS) LOVED NOT ONLY THE TENTS YOU PROVIDED BUT ESPECIALLY THE MOO SAMPLES THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH THE PAINTING CONTEST PRIZES AS WELL!!! Thank you—we love selecta mooooooooooooooooo!
7) Universal Robina Corporation: Thanks for all the loot you gave the kids—Star Fruits, Cheeze Curls, Jojo Gummi & Poppin’s
Tetra Pak—the giveaway fruit juices in packs are truly appreciated!
9) Geegle: for our balloons and banderitas decors inc face painter
10) Strings of Fun–for our 2 magicians for both days
11) Party Island– for our hilarious mime, hardworking and cool statue and media invites
12) Acoustic Zone Lights & Soundstage–for providing excellent service of our Lights, soundstage and all other electrical requirements
14) Bert Lozada Swim School–for helping us out with invitees
15) Maxibear
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To our Exhibitors who went above and beyond to provide more creative, fun experiences for the families and kids in attendance:
1) Fun Works–for the Mad Science game
2) Party Tricks and Treats for our kiddie salon
3) Balloon Corner–for our high & mighty stilt walkers!
4) Just Clothing
5) My Pink Closet
6) My Favorite Store: for pre-event marketing, official foto coverage, graphic works for flyers/backdrop, etc and for being the "wind beneath one crazy Mom’s wings"
7) Herbalife: for the free shake sampling and for simply being so dedicated and tireless throughout the event! Your passion and
positivity were contagious!
The Pottery Workshop: for the Pottery Demo Teacher Pete conducted
9) Cerealicious: for making us enjoy Cereals in a whole different level!
10) Active Fun: for our castle bounce play area and for the mascot you brought!
11) Camera Shake for the puzzle game and beach themed mini-studio setup
12) Xplora Science Discovery Center: for our mini-science exhibit
13) Private Iris/Blue Cow for Saturday’s mystery game & for being so supportive of K.A.
14) Clay Happy: marshmallowy great clay! We can’t wait to have a playdate using your products C.H.! Thank you for launching your great products at the Caravan
15) Megaworld Corp.
16) Toddlers, Inc.: for the super yummy sampling of the best kiddie spaghetti ever and the yakitori bbq (with ice tea!) and for having such accommodating staff!
17) Hi-5 Events/Magician Darwin, Freebie glimmer tattoo & for introducing the Caravan to FabFoto. Thanks Kathleen!!!
18) Capoeira Brazilian Dance Company for the coolest Brazilian Dance/Martial Arts Demo
19) Eton International Primary School: for providing our mini toddler play set
20) Hotshots Flame-grilled burger: they do catering at parties too! yummmy!
21) Party Time Philippines: for our kiddie tables set and exhibitor/sponsors chairs, tables w/ covers, and balloons. Mommy Mel, thank you even if I had to call on you at the very last minute, you still pulled through for us!
22) Scholastic: for the Saturday Book Fair setup
23) Times Trading: for providing Kids Ahoy with excellent school supplies & products to complement our arts & crafts activities that weekend
24) TIME LIFE : educational books books books galore!
TO OUR BENEFICIARIES:
25) AHON FOUNDATION: Thank you to Miss Ana Rojas for not only being around but for really imbibing the spirit that is the Caravan of Fun. We hope you got the donated books the parents brought and we assure you, this won’t be the last we will be working together to generate more books for public schools!
26) UNICEF (Unite for Children): Your dedicated representatives were inspiring! We hope to work with you again soon as we all unite for the children of the world!
27) Hamzah Marbella, 7-yr old Gifted Painter for our Art Exhibit
TO ALL WHO FILLED THE CHILDREN’S WEEKEND WITH THE FF CREATIVE PLAY ACTIVITIES & HANDS-ON FUN OPTIONS:
Arts & Crafts Activities BY KIDS AHOY
Photo booth set up as your event souvenirs by FABFOTO
Puzzle race by Camera Shake
Interactive Science Exhibit by Xplora
Health Talk & Activity by Herbalife
Mad Scientist Show
Pottery Demo
Painting & Coloring activities
Kiddie Salon
Free play areas: bouncy castle by Active Fun
Tribora Island Music by Party Island
MyZoo Show
Magic Shows by Strings of Fun
Kiddie Fashion Show by Rustan’s Jam & Crocs
Capoeira Brazilian Dance Demo
Art Exhibit by Hamzah
Book Fair by Scholastic
Product Samplings & Yummy Treats
Games & Raffle Draws
Face Painter, Statues/Mime, Glimmer Tattoo, Stilt Walkers
and MUCH MUCH MORE!
Everyone’s effort is much appreciated, whether you were directly involved, couldn’t make it but helped us spread the word (c/o linking to us or forwarding the event info to your contacts, etc.
To Justin, our volunteer host for Saturday opening ceremony, you have a great heart for the children at such a young age! Thank you!
To Beepsie, the great Gypsy girl-host, who carried on with the entertainment even when we were drenched in the rain under a cramped tent to ease the heartbreak everyone felt. Thank you for coming in, in full battle gear and hosting the entire Sunday. Your love for the children was evident all throughout. Everyone saw why you also make a great Teacher. I am so proud to call you my friend, my sorority sister!!! Love you Batch!
To the dedicated Kids Ahoy Fun Crew headed by Tita Jhera & Lyn, for all the pre-event support you gave us—marketing, promotions, graphics work or simply being there for moral support 
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Teachers Denise and Thea, Titas Ellen, Mimi, Bel, Eden Lolet and even our driver Kuya Mario for braving the sun and the rain for the love of Kids Ahoy and the children.
Not to forget, Kids Ahoy’s Creative Director/Head Teacher, ever so great, Teacher Aia! I must have made you crazy with all my requests (and demands!) and the endless chatters I shared with you so I can un-burden my stress or happiness every step of the way. Maraming Salamat!!!
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The Kids Ahoy Super parents especially those who came and joined the Kiddie Fashion Show & all othe Certified Kid-lovers’ enthusiasm and willingness to be a part of what we hope to achieve through the first Caravan of Fun is heartwarming Such spirit has always inspired Kids Ahoy to dream bigger dreams and last weekend was our giant leap into the great beyond filled with possibilities! We will always hold close to our hearts all of you who have supported our dreams thus far…We may forget a lot of details but we will always remember those who trusted & supported Kids Ahoy as we tread paths and roads less travelled in the beginning.
Lastly, allow me to get emotional heheheh
I’d personally like to thank my ever supportive husband all the way from California who unselfishly shared my phone time with him the past weeks so I can fully focus on what needed to be done for our very first public playdate ever! Beyond that…Thank You Ed for understanding why I am at my happiest here in the Philippines and in the end, all your sacrifices will be worth it! I can’t think of a better way to live a life—a life that truly matters when we dedicate it not only to our own child, but to make other children happy as well!
And to CJ, the love of my life, the reason why I strive to be the best Mom I could possibly be, for understanding why his Mama had to do this even if at times he would complain that I am ignoring him The heart is overflowing with joy and gratitude…but the work we have started must continue on! We hope that you will continue to play with us in our upcoming events!!!
MARAMING SALAMAT! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL GREAT KIDS AHOY SUPER MOMMIES OUT THERE!
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Various fotos taken by different participants will be linked here so if you took photos pls PM us your link.
Tita Jhera First Day http://kidsahoy.multiply.com/photos/album/85)
2nd Day Fotos: http://kidsahoy.multiply.com/photos/album/86
Rafa photos: http://khirsten.multiply.com/photos/album/499/
AHON Fotos: http://ahonfoundation.multiply.com/photos/album/11
Justine’s : http://jenagain.multiply.com/photos/album/111/ http://jenagain.multiply.com/photos/album/109/
Keana’s: http://keannasteffi.multiply.com/photos/album/79/
Kylie’s: http://lenglenggirl.multiply.com/photos/album/903/
http://lenglenggirl.multiply.com/photos/album/901
Yona’s http://pangit38.multiply.com/photos/album/48/
Teacher Aia’s take http://aiacsd.multiply.com/journal/item/82/
Sam’s photos: http://banggecious.multiply.com/photos/album/78/
http://banggecious.multiply.com/photos/album/77
http://fabfoto.multiply.com/photos/album/105/
Enoch’s http://melshoppe.multiply.com/photos/album/36
Malik, Miko & Maron’s http://araceligartner.multiply.com/photos/album/136/
Phil and Jhian’s http://ninaclaren.multiply.com/photos/album/117
FABFOTOS WACKY AND FUN EVENT FOTOS: http://fabfoto.multiply.com/photos/album/105/ Vien’s http://christineeverth.multiply.com/photos/album/296/
and http://christineeverth.multiply.com/photos/album/295
HURRAY FOR KIDS POWER! HERE’S TO A BIGGER AND BETTER CARAVAN OF FUN IN THE COMING MONTHS!!!
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