Dick is recuperating well. He is undergoing therapy and is hopeful that he can work again.

Richard Merk—the owner of Merk's Bar, where the event was held—spearheaded this fundraising for the character actor.

He also took on the task of emceeing the event for the evening.

Dolphy Jr, Dolphy's son, provided some inspirational words and performed a song for Dick.

Edgar Mortiz and Bentot were also there.

Here's action director Kaka Balagtas.

Tirso Cruz III and wife Lyn, Rez Cortez and Al Tantay...

Comedian Allan K dropped by to give his donation for Dick's medical expenses.

Nicole and Carlo David, children of jazz singer Mon David, serenaded their fellow Kapampangan.

Mon has been based in Los Angeles since 2007.

Dick wanted to sing along and he asked to be brought up front. Richard Merk and his son Zed assisted him.

Dick could walk a few steps despite suffering the stroke three weeks before the party—remarkable, considering that his left arm and leg are a bit paralyzed.

Dick sang a duet with Karylle, who played his daughter in the TV series Magkano ang Iyong Dangal.

Al Tantay and Tirso Cruz III strummed their guitars while Dick sang along.

Tirso had a special number and asked Dick to sing along with this favorite of Dick's, "Love Will Keep Us Alive."

"Knowing Tats, maraming tao ang hindi nakakakabisado, alipin siya ng Beatles. Alipin siya ng Eagles. Alipin siya ni Eric Clapton. Ang tingin niya kay Eric Clapton is diyos niya iyon, siya yung diyos niya pagdating sa music. Ang Eagles naman, paboritong grupo niya," Pip said.