Heart Evangelista's art and compassion touch the lives of children with thalassemia
In celebration of World Art Day this April, global fashion icon and Sparkle artist Heart Evangelista, together with fellow Sparkle artists, exemplified the Kapuso value of creativity by giving back to the community. For Heart, art has always been both personally and purposeful. Her recent piece, “We Stand Together,” was created during a painting session with children from the Little Ark Foundation. The artwork was acquired by one of her supporters, with all proceeds benefiting children living with thalassemia—a genetic blood disorder that requires lifelong transfusions. Heart Evangelista with children of The Little Ark Heart expressed her gratitude to GMA for spending time with patients with thalassemia. She said, “I am thankful to GMA for focusing on these beautiful angels here today. It's very meaningful to me to share my presence and help however I can. Nandito lang kami para sa inyo. Thank you again—I give all the credit to GMA for hosting this.” Her involvement is part of...