November 26 ------ Anne Curtis is helping keep the tradition of handwritten notes alive, while helping kids at the same time, as part of her role as a UNICEF Philippines national ambassador. The "It's Showtime" host is encouraging the public to support their initiatives by donating through UNICEF Philippines' Christmas greeting cards, which are available on the organization's website as well as on e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee.
The newly released limited-edition set features works of renowned Filipino artist Manny Baldemor, highlighting Philippine culture and Christmas traditions such as simbang gabi. "[Handwritten notes] have become a lost art. People don't send cards anymore. People don't write notes. Everyone is just a text away," noted Curtis. "We should pick up the habit of writing to one another again snail mail especially among loved ones and friends, because it makes them feel extra special," she added. "And you can keep those letters, revisit them, and they can bring back a flood of memories."
For Curtis, nothing compares to the personal touch of a handwritten note. The actress said it's a practice that continues in her family she and her husband, Erwan Heussaff, still send postcards to each other when they travel, with the celebrity mom also leaving notes around the house when she's away for work. The Kapamilya star believes that taking the time to write and send a card shows effort and thoughtfulness. She added that by donating through the cards, people can help disadvantaged children in the Philippines get access to education, health and nutrition, protection, and emergency aid. "People tend to forget that a lot of our fellow Filipinos, especially children, do need an extra hand. It's such a simple thing but, through this, you can already make a difference in a child's life," she said.
Curtis' advocacy as UNICEF national ambassador focuses on early childhood education, as well as in raising awareness on the importance of checkups and routine immunization. "I'm really happy to have been able to use my platform to reach more people and encourage them to support children's causes," she said.
Source: news.abs-cbn.com
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