Chapter 462 - The Beneficiaries

Dr. Gonzales stated the mission of the organization and then at the end of his speech he stated how are they going to use the fund coming from the GBC Auction Ball.

"We would like to thank the GBC Auction Ball and everyone involved in it in letting us be one of your beneficiaries. Today, Alzheimer's Disease is at the cutting edge of biomedical research. This one-time grant will aid us in our research in uncovering many aspects of Alzheimer's disease as possible. The better understanding of the disease leads to new treatment and possible cure of the disease."

After Dr. Carlos Gonzales's speech, the video died down and everyone applauded.

Then Mr. Gandy presented the second beneficiary which is 365 Help Center. It was also an organization under The Robin Hood Society. It is a one-stop help center that aides the victim of child abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking. It was headed by Miss Nancy and Evangeline Moore.

The two ladies appeared on the screen and started saying things about 365 Help Center. Just like Dr. Gonzales, they told everyone the organization's mission and how are they going to use the fund coming from the GBC Auction Ball.

"Through the help of donations, we were able to put up our own facility. But we haven't completed it yet. With the funds coming from the GBC Auction Ball we can now finally complete the facility..."

While Miss Nancy is speaking, Diana was put in a trance. Among the organizations under the Robin Hood Society, 365 Help Center is the closest to her heart. It was founded by Madam Victoria 10 years ago. And Diana has been an active volunteer of the organization.

"Hey, are you listening to me?" Lance waved his hand in front of Diana's face who is staring blankly at the empty LED Screen. The video about 365 Help Center has long been over and Mr. Gandy is now back on the microphone but Diana is still staring at the LED Screen in a trance.

"Huh? W-what?" Diana was startled when Lance nudged at her.

"I was asking if you've seen that new facility that Miss Nancy is talking about."

"Oh... yeah." Diana blinked.

"What's wrong with you?" Lance questioned her with a worried face.

"Nothing." Diana shakes her head.

Mr. Gandy presents two more organization and just like Dr. Gonzales and Miss Nancy, the head or chairman of those organizations presented their mission and purpose.

When Mr. Gandy presented the last beneficiary, everyone especially Aivy and Hector was surprised that Mr. Gandy presented an organization that is not the same as the one they posted on their website.

It was an organization named Build a Book. It is an organization with the purpose of building schools in rural areas.

The LED Screen presented the organization. Aivy and Hector who were in disbelief are now panicking.

"What is going on?" Aivy questioned with a panic-stricken face. She stood up in anger. "That is not The Children of Mt. Celandine! Why it was being replaced?!" Her voice was loud that she was able to catch the attention of some people near her table.

Fortunately, the sounds of the video presentation are loud that the other guest's attention was into it. Mr. Gandy saw in the corner of his eyes the reaction of Aivy but chose to ignore her. He didn't even bother to explain why The Children of Mt. Celandine was replaced.

This time, a man in his mid-40s approached the table of Aivy and Hector.

Hector had already pulled Aivy back to her seat.

"Miss Aivy, please calm down." The man tried to calm her down.

"How dare you tell me to calm down?! We had a deal! And it was already settled! What the hell is the meaning of this? Why is The Children of Mt. Celandine replaced?" Aivy was irate.

The man is is Mr. Long, the committee member that Aivy paid to make sure that The Children of Mt. Celandine will pass as one of the beneficiaries of the GBC Auction Ball.