In line with the celebration of World Art Day this April, Global Fashion Icon and Sparkle artist Heart Evangelista, along with fellow Sparkle artists, carry forward the Kapuso value of creativity while giving back.
For Heart, art has long been personal—and purposeful. A recent piece, “We Stand Together,” was created during a painting session with children from the Little Ark Foundation. It found a home with one of her supporters, with proceeds going back to the very children living with thalassemia—a genetic blood disorder that requires lifelong blood transfusions.
Heart expressed her gratitude to GMA for spending time with thalassemia patients. She said, “I am thankful to GMA for focusing on these beautiful angels here today. It’s very meaningful to me to be able to share my presence and help in any way I can. Nandito lang kami para sa inyo. Thank you again—I give all the credit to GMA for hosting this.”
Her involvement reflects a long-standing commitment. Since the age of 21, she has supported children with thalassemia, using her platform and her art to support the cause.
Fellow Sparkle artists Shuvee Etrata, John Rex, and Ericca Laude also supported the children’s artworks, with proceeds benefiting the foundation.
The initiative concluded with Shuvee leading the turnover of proceeds to support children with thalassemia and their families, assisted by the Little Ark Foundation. Sparkle kid Ericca Laude was also present.
A longtime supporter of the foundation, Shuvee shared, “When I first came sa National Children’s Hospital, I saw not just children—but hope. Now that I’m here again, I’d like to give you hope and a little bit of happiness. Actually, sa PBB pa lang, nakita ko na ‘yung Little Ark. Pinush ko siya. Tulungan namin ‘yung charity. At least ngayon sa paglabas ko, mas malaki pa, mas marami pa ang puwede kong itulong.”
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