After the Facebook post by concerned netizen Sidemiod Francisco Datanam went viral, members of the showbiz industry have been raising efforts to help actor Dick Israel.
Through Damay Kadamay Foundation, an organization formed by members of the entertainment industry, veteran actress Vivian Velez led a fundraising initiative for the actor whose house in Caloocan was razed by a fire.
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Velez and Israel have worked together in several films such as “Escolta: Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon” (1976), “Gameng” (1977), and “Sa Nag-aapoy na Dagat” (1990).
On her Facebook and Instagram accounts, Velez shared a photo of Israel and called for donations, both in cash and in kind, to aid the veteran actor.
Velez wrote:
“Dick Israel is in dire need of aid after a fire razed his house in Caloocan City on Saturday. The actor, 57, had already fallen on hard times after he suffered a stroke in 2010 that left half his body paralyzed and impaired his speech. Damay Kamay is the coordinator of the fundraising campaign for our dear friend and co actor Dick Israel. Any support will be highly appreciated by us. Please take a photo of the deposit slip and send it to me or Damay Kamay so we can account for it…
Security bank. Morato branch. Checking account number 5318 2600 0275 0061 Peter F. Serrano
Drop off points for goods 7A Sta. Elvira St. Brgy Kapitolyo Pasig City”.
(Photo source: Facebook – @Vivian Velez)
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