In an effort to help fundraise for the Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines, Filipino Club will be selling ribbons, egg rolls, and Pancit (noodles) during all lunch periods outside the cafe on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Most of the money made from the sales will be used towards relief efforts. The Filipino club will also be canning, and a donation can will be available in room 1140 where students and staff can donate their money.

“Not only is it [buying ribbons] very cheap but it also helps us raise more money to give to charity. The pictures and news that I’ve seen regarding the typhoon are very devastating. It might not seem much, but buying ribbons will definitely help the victims out. We aren’t only selling ribbons though. We will also give a percentage of what we get from our noodle/egg roll sale to charity. Lastly, some Filipino Club members are also asking for donations throughout the day through canning. Any contributions will greatly benefit the people of the Philippines,” junior and secretary of Filipino Club Reyvin Reyes said.

Sponsor of Filipino Club and English director Sanlida Cheng says that many students at West have family in the Philippines, therefore, it only makes sense to try to help the victims.

“It is only natural to want to do something when we see so much destruction on the news.  For us here at Niles West, the news hits closer to home given how many Filipino students we have, some of whom have family on the island.  The Filipino Club officers and I met with Ms. Pritzker Tuesday after school once we learned that donating money to organizations already on the ground was the best way we could help.  She suggested selling ribbons since they were cost effective and making the ribbons could bring people together,” Cheng said.

According to Reyes, ribbons are being sold in order to show that we as a school are working together to help the victims.

“Even though it is only 50 cents per ribbon, everything adds up. Let’s say if 500 ribbons are sold, the club has already raised $250 to give to charity. To get away from the money aspect of the question, ribbons can also be very symbolic and show the unity of a school towards a cause they are supporting,” Reyes said.

Senior and member of the Filipino Club Claire Paras also believes that through buying ribbons students can show their support.

“I think students should buy the ribbons because its shows that they support the victims of the typhoon,” Paras said.

Ribbons will be sold for 50 cents.