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Anne Curtis raises over PHP1 million for UNICEF Philippines

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Anne Curtis took to social media to extend her gratitude to those who donated to raise funds for her charity initiative with UNICEF Philippines.</p><p>Anne recently ran at the Tokyo Marathon and launched a fundraising initiative to support TeleCPUs with UNICEF Philippines which, according to actress-host, are a &quot;one-stop centers where abused children and women can safely and privately access medical, legal, and psychological services for free.&quot;</p><p>On Sunday, March 18, Anne shared that they were able to raise more than 1 million pesos.</p><p>&quot;We can ALL be heroes, even if it’s just for one day. Closing my funding page at 1,089,264.67! Way above our goal &amp; as promised, I will be matching that amount. So with our collective effort, we have raised 2,178,529.34,&quot; she posted.</p><p>The <a href="http://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>It&#x27;s Showtime</strong></a> host highlighted that any amount donated was of great value.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp85AachpHT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=511&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A659973.6000000015%2C%22ls%22%3A635192.700000003%2C%22le%22%3A635416.6000000015%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="844" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>&quot;I would like to THANK each &amp; every hero who donated. Whether it was 1 peso or 50,000 pesos, it was of great value. No donation was small, because behind each donation was a big heart that wanted to help Filipino children who are victims of abuse get the help they need to heal and recover,&quot; she stated.</p><p>She added: &quot;I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity. Reading your messages &amp; having that core goal of making a difference in lives of children kept me inspired for 42.2kms. Maraming Salamat mula sa akin at @unicefphils 🦋💙 Till the next one!&quot;</p><p>Anne also gave a shoutout to her family who traveled with her to Japan for the marathon.</p><p>&quot;And to my cheerleaders @erwan and Dahlia Amélie, I love you both so much. Thank you🤍,&quot; she said.</p><p>Fans of Anne were quick to extend their congratulatory message for the amazing feat she achieved.  </p><p>&quot;Congratulations again and again, we are so so proud of you. Our hero!!! 💙💙💙 this is so beautiful, thank you for this,&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;You’re amaaaazing!!! Congratulations, Anne,&quot; one fan wrote.  </p><p>&quot;So proud of you, God Bless You and your family a million folds Anne,&quot; another fan posted.</p><p>Anne completed the Tokyo Marathon on March 5.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpZxc10h6OT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=511&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A635688.3000000007%2C%22ls%22%3A635192.700000003%2C%22le%22%3A635416.6000000015%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="844" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>&quot;Every single kilometre was worth it, knowing I was running to help Filipino children heal and recover through the funds WE (yes, this includes every single one of you that donated) raised together,&quot; she said in an Instagram post after finishing the marathon.</p><p>The Kapamilya star admitted that as a mother herself, she could not help but get emotional when she crossed the finish line. &quot;It just hit a little differently this time around,&quot; she said.</p><p>&quot;Running with a purpose bigger than just receiving a medal kept me fueled,&quot; she added. </p><p>She also thanked her coach and the Filipino supporters who cheered for her at the marathon.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/3/4/anne-curtis-shares-to-do-list-for-tokyo-marathon-1005" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Anne Curtis shares to-do list for Tokyo Marathon</u></strong></a></div><p>Anne also penned a message for her family, saying: &quot;Your hugs and kisses last night before sleeping were everything to me and helped start this whole day full of love.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Another marathon done and dedicated to the Filipino Youth. Thank you Lord for giving me this opportunity. Congratulations to all the runners!!!! Arigato Gozaimasu Tokyo,&quot; she remarked.</p><p>The Tokyo Marathon was Anne&#x27;s third world marathon. The actress previously participated in the 2018 London Marathon and the 2016 New York Marathon.</p><p>Anne also raised funds for UNICEF Philippines in her previous marathons.</p><style rel="stylesheet">
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<p>Anne Curtis shared that her fundraising initiative for UNICEF Philippines during the Tokyo Marathon raised more than Php1 million. </p>

Anne Curtis shared that her fundraising initiative for UNICEF Philippines during the Tokyo Marathon raised more than Php1 million.

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