Hugs, Laughter, and Hope: Chummy Chum and Jun Simon Celebrate Children in Need

1 March 2026

Silver Streak Garage, Brgy. 161, Caloocan City

 

For the sixth time, former city mayor Jun Simon partnered with the Chummy Chum Foundation to bring joy to children in need. This time, the outreach reached 300 children living along Rose Street, one of the most underserved areas in the city.

 

The Chummy Chum team departed early from the headquarters in the south, traveling through the Metro Manila Skyway to arrive at the event venue in the north by 7 a.m. The program began with a Mass, as is tradition in charity events with Jun Simon, and during the Mass the team quietly set up the activity area so that the games and activities could start immediately afterward. Soon after the Mass, the hired clowns and Ms. Sari Simon, daughter of Mr. Jun Simon, joined the children to kick off the celebration.

 

The morning quickly filled with laughter as the clowns hosted lively parlor games while others delighted the children with colorful face painting. Excited by the prizes prepared by the Chummy Chum team, nearly every child eagerly participated. The fun continued with amusing magic tricks that kept the children cheering and laughing.

 

Before the highlight of the event, the team shared Chummy Chum’s mission—to bring joy to children who need it most: young patients with serious illnesses in public hospitals, children from orphanages, special education students in public schools, and children from the poorest communities, including those affected by disasters.

 

When Chummy Chum the mascot finally appeared, the children erupted in cheers. They ran forward with excitement, surrounding the mascot with hugs so enthusiastic they nearly knocked him over. The moment was filled with pure joy and laughter.

 

The community expressed heartfelt gratitude to Chummy Chum and Mr. Jun Simon for making the celebration possible and for bringing happiness to the 300 children of their neighborhood.

 

Special thanks were also extended to the church volunteers who assisted in the event and to the generous donors who shared gifts through the Chummy Chum Foundation, including SM City Sucat, Zamony Venture Corporation, donors of pre-loved toys, and Essential Layer Inc. for providing new undergarments.

 

Through the kindness of partners, volunteers, and donors, a simple morning on Rose Street was transformed into a day filled with laughter, hope, and unforgettable smiles for hundreds of children.