Every summer, Marillac Hills is conducting sports fest to showcase their strength and ability in different athletic activities. The sports fest was held last April 22 to May 30, 2019. To formally open the activity, a parade was actively initiated by the teams who participated on the activity. Said parade started from Marillac Hills to Haven for Women.

Twenty-five residents participated in the activity. They were divided into five (5) teams. Ms. Bayrante, the Social Welfare Officer II of Marillac Hills gave her opening remarks and shared the true spirit of sports fest which includes cooperation, building teamwork and relationships and most especially, sportsmanship and self-empowerment.

The games they participated which enhanced and built the confidence, strength and communication of the residents includes; Thug of War, Chess, Centipede, 50 and 100 meters dash, limbo rock, softball, water relay, long jump, obstacle course relay and a few Larong PInoy such as Patintero, Luksong Tinik, and Tumbang preso. To add little excitement, a cheering completion was also performed.

The culminating activity was held on the 30th day of May 2019 at Marillac Hills covered court. The awarding of the winning teams was considered as the highlight of this momentous activity. The 2019 Sports Fest had been a fun-filled activity which truly lived up to its theme, the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie and athleticism shown by the residents of the center.

Marillac Hills is a residential care facility that caters young girls ages 7-17 years old who are victims of abuse. ###