13/08/2025
What started as a dream became a reality. Over the past few weeks, I had the privilege of traveling around the Philippines, visiting barangays, and hosting a HUGE event in my late passed Lolo Joey Villamaria’s town San Dionisio. Meeting young athletes who reminded me why I love this game so much.
Through The Assist Project, we were able to give away basketballs, jerseys, shoes, and gear to kids who love the sport but didn’t have the resources to play fully equipped. The smiles, the laughter, the energy on these kids’ faces… that’s something I’ll carry with me forever.
I have so many Thank You’s!!
First and most importantly my family! Especially guided me through all the planning, from the big logistics to the small little things I have to worry about, to the endless networks, THANK YOU so much for it all. I cannot express how much you helped and I’m so happy I met you years back! Kuya your generosity goes without limits! Thank you for all of my last minute wishes! I remember the first time I met yall and the inspiration and hunger to be like you guys, that’s the@motivation that pushed me to do this! my host! Carried the event and I was so glad we got this done!
My Cousin my “CEO” “bossing” my Philippines Liaison. Literally the back bone to this project! Without you this couldn’t be possible and I hope we can do this over and over again in the near future!
My Felix Family thank you for tolerating me! Thank you for the pictures!
My Villamaria Family! This was for lolo Joey! From the hometown the emotion and thoughts knowing this was the gym in his back yard made it that much more special! Tita La love u hun u mean the world to me! Tito thank you for helping me when I needed it the most!
MY SUPPORT SYSTEM!!! Everyone that donated! My PARSIPPANY family, my family, neighbors, friends, Family, FAMILY!!!
Last but not least, my Reyes family! Mom,Dad,Zach! Thank you!! I think I ran out of words, but yk how much love I have for y’all!!!
~Salamat🫶
