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As is the tradition here at PeruTops, the 2011 Children's Christmas Drive is underway. Last year, we were able to bring Christmas to hundreds of Peruvian kids who otherwise would not have had a holiday to celebrate. The goal this year is 500 kids. One of the organizers of the event, Kasius, explains it much better than I could in the Spanish Forum. Here's what he has to say (translation by Darth Plagueis... I just cleaned it up a little):
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In reality, most of the readers of the English Forum here at PeruTops will probably 0nly be able to support this cause with cash.
If you need further encouragement, click here to see photos of one of last year's events. Warning: The photos of the cute children holding Christmas presents will pull on your heartstrings.
If you want to help, and will be in Peru, write to me and I will send you the bank information so you can make your deposit.
For those out of Peru, if you want to contribute to the fund, there are a few different ways to go about it:
Thanks in advance. I know that there are a lot of ways to be charitable, and a lot of people that need help all over the world. If you can fit this one into your personal mix, that's awesome!
As is the tradition here at PeruTops, the 2011 Children's Christmas Drive is underway. Last year, we were able to bring Christmas to hundreds of Peruvian kids who otherwise would not have had a holiday to celebrate. The goal this year is 500 kids. One of the organizers of the event, Kasius, explains it much better than I could in the Spanish Forum. Here's what he has to say (translation by Darth Plagueis... I just cleaned it up a little):
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Dear Friends:
This year as in previous years we will again undertake our solidarity and social inclusion project called: "Creating Smiles and Joy".
With this project we want to somehow call upon our solidarity which lives within the hearts of the foristas, but due to work, family... school obligations, we don’t always allow it to be expressed, by selecting a day and a special excuse to get together, and do something for those who need it most in locations noted for extreme poverty and lack of services.
This project asks that each forista, of his own free will, to have the goal to do something -- anything -- for the chosen poor neighborhood(s), for our neighbors, for others, for those who need it, somehow changing that their day and perhaps also their life. The important thing about this small great gesture will be how big it is for the recipient and the love and caring with which it is given.
The foundation of this initiative is that it is these small gestures which make a person great. Sometimes for various reasons, often due to work commitments, we put off our intentions to do something to help others. That is why we choose a specific day for the purpose of doing something for others... this allows us to plan tasks and focus on what is needed and get down to work. The result, no doubt, will be to wake the next day to a slightly better world, and maybe we would have made some new friends along the way.
We are convinced that, if we take this commitment with determination, responsibility, permanence and true spirit of solidarity, the first smile we will draw and cheer is our own.
In this regard, there are several ways we can help:
Our Motto: Let’s spread the happiness by creating 1,000 smiles.
************************************This year as in previous years we will again undertake our solidarity and social inclusion project called: "Creating Smiles and Joy".
With this project we want to somehow call upon our solidarity which lives within the hearts of the foristas, but due to work, family... school obligations, we don’t always allow it to be expressed, by selecting a day and a special excuse to get together, and do something for those who need it most in locations noted for extreme poverty and lack of services.
This project asks that each forista, of his own free will, to have the goal to do something -- anything -- for the chosen poor neighborhood(s), for our neighbors, for others, for those who need it, somehow changing that their day and perhaps also their life. The important thing about this small great gesture will be how big it is for the recipient and the love and caring with which it is given.
The foundation of this initiative is that it is these small gestures which make a person great. Sometimes for various reasons, often due to work commitments, we put off our intentions to do something to help others. That is why we choose a specific day for the purpose of doing something for others... this allows us to plan tasks and focus on what is needed and get down to work. The result, no doubt, will be to wake the next day to a slightly better world, and maybe we would have made some new friends along the way.
We are convinced that, if we take this commitment with determination, responsibility, permanence and true spirit of solidarity, the first smile we will draw and cheer is our own.
In this regard, there are several ways we can help:
- First: By donating any toy or clothes for children between the ages of 0 and 11 years.
- Second: By donating some required supplies for a mega party for the kids. (Sugar, disposable cups, napkins, spoons, pans, Christmas cakes, chocolate, etc.)
- Third: By making a money donation by means of a deposit in a bank account to be designated.
- Fourth: By becoming a volunteer for a specific project among those organized either in Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo or other cities where a group of foristas is willing to have an event.
Our Motto: Let’s spread the happiness by creating 1,000 smiles.
In reality, most of the readers of the English Forum here at PeruTops will probably 0nly be able to support this cause with cash.
If you need further encouragement, click here to see photos of one of last year's events. Warning: The photos of the cute children holding Christmas presents will pull on your heartstrings.
If you want to help, and will be in Peru, write to me and I will send you the bank information so you can make your deposit.
For those out of Peru, if you want to contribute to the fund, there are a few different ways to go about it:
- You can paypal your donation to rtgooch@mail.com. I will cover the paypal fee, so 100% of your donation gets to the kids.
- If you don't want to use PayPal, drop me a line and I send you a snail mail address for a check.
- If you will be in Lima the same time as I will (see dates in my signature), we can meet up. Your reward: First beer on me!
Thanks in advance. I know that there are a lot of ways to be charitable, and a lot of people that need help all over the world. If you can fit this one into your personal mix, that's awesome!
