MERRY FITNESS towards a FIT and HEALTHY LIFE!

It was actually a day to celebrate Christmas in a traditional party Filipinos are known for. A party with parlor games, raffles and dance contest. But the UMFWC Christmas Festival 2008 proved to be more than that. It has made the celebration for the season worth remembering for a lifetime where everyone got a chance to paint a memory of his or her own – colorful and vibrant.

The University of Mindanao Fitness & Wellness Centre, with the mission to promote health and wellness to everyone, most especially to the students, have become stalwart agent of health and fitness in the life of many. On its 20th year, the UM Fitness & Wellness Centre showcased a magnanimous display of talents and entertainment during its Christmas Festival 2008 at the UM Main Gymnasium last December 20, 2008.

The UMFWC Christmas Festival 2008 was full of fun, laughter, singing, dancing, yelling, and cheers as each and everyone present indulge themselves into the world of great excitement and energized enthusiasm to perform, find enjoyment, and win. A lot prizes and surprises were given to the students as they all exhibited high-powered dance numbers and well-choreographed spoof shows.

Special Physical Education students of the UM Fitness & Wellness Centre were so empowered and talented as they organized themselves and form teams that would vie for the titles and prizes in store for them during the festival. The Overall Champion was the Pink Team, followed by the Blue Team in second place and the Yellow Team in third place.

Atty. Karlo B. Nograles, Guest of Honor and Speaker of the UMFWC Christmas Festival 2008, graced the occasion and generously give Christmas gifts. But most importantly, the inspiring message he left for the students to ponder upon as they will journey the life towards achieving quality education was the best thing that happen during the festival. He said that the best way to succeed in the game in life is through attaining education.

Everyone was so delighted and mesmerized of all the happy experiences they have encountered during the UMFWC Christmas Festival 2008. They could not also forget such lovely memories they etched in their life as a student of the University of Mindanao. The UMFWC Christmas Festival 2008 was not only a celebration of the yuletide season but an avenue to hone talents and skills of students as well as continuously imbibe in them the love for health, fitness and wellness.

The UMFWC Christmas Festival 2008 became a big success because of the kind support of the following: Major Sponsors – Atty. Karlo B. Nograles, Kgd. Bendor A. Calamba of Brgy. Talomo, Salesiana Publishing, Metrolifestyle Fitness Center & Spa, Banoks & Sunrise Foods Corp., Holiday Gym & Spa, C & E Publishing, Mary Immaculate Health & Educational Foundation, Ms. Yurie Aparis Bernadas, Yvonnie Jane Jonelas, and 92.3 Wild FM. Minor Sponsors – Rotary Club South Davao, Ms. Virgie Conejar, Ms. Perlita Mullot, Eliza Shane Dua, Godfrey Yap, Arachel Ravago, and Campo Agua Resort.

P.S. Special thanks to all the members of the UMFWC Christmas Festival 2008 Working Committee: Audio/Visual Presentation – Joffer Aparis; Logistics – Ruel Dumale; Pageant Planning & Direction – Roy Vencent Miano and Jabar Umpar; Prizes & Raffles – Blue Team with Pres. Fellia, Eva, Yvonnie and Shiela; Stage Decoration – Red Team with Pres. Nizelyn; Physical Set-Up – Jigger Balles and company; Technical Coordination – John Rey Paradanas; Documentation – Pink Team with Pres. Khen; Video Coverage – Orange Team with Pres. Arggie; Reception – Green Team with Pres. James; Tabulation – Darling Romero and Mic-Mic Constantino; and, Refreshments – Mohammad Sakkam and Jello Aparis. You are all a blessing from God! Merry Fitness towards a Fit and Healthy Life!