Fundraising efforts by the Filipino Community Center for the families of the four farm workers killed in a traffic accident last month will continue at least through Saturday, to capture the generosity of thousands of people expected to attend the Filipino Fiesta that day at Kapi'olani Park.

"That is going to be an even bigger push," said Emme Tomimbang, who helped plan the fundraising by the FilCom Center, which began late last month. "We have a goal of at least $20,000."

Toy Arre, president of the Filipino Community Center Inc., said more than $13,000 had been raised by this past Saturday afternoon.

Four women died April 24 when a truck filled with farm workers en route to work in a tomato field swerved to avoid an oncoming car. The truck collided with a cement truck.

Killed were Aquilina Polendey, 57, of Waipahu; Lorna Laroco, 53, of 'Ewa Beach; Gertrudis Montano, 59, of 'Ewa Beach; and Ana Sacalamitao, 46, of Waipahu. All four women were thrown from the truck.

Polendey's family has returned to the Philippines for her burial, Tomimbang said.

The other three families are scheduled to take the bodies of their loved ones home later this month, she said.

The Filipino Fiesta is a day-long celebration that begins with a morning parade through Waikiki.

The parade ends at Kapi'olani Park, where vendors and merchants showcase cultural crafts and offer treats such as lumpia, fresh fruits and halo-halo. Entertainment includes cultural performances, songs, dances and comedy.

Past performances have included Kaymanan ng Lahi (A Philippine dance troupe from Los Angeles), Rex Navarette (a Filipino-American comedian) and Martin Nievera (the "Concert King of the Philippines").

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