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The people of our Mexican home, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, suffer like many in this pandemic. But without many of the social safety nets available to us as Canadians. The upcoming winter season will be sparse for tourists and and pesos that they bring to the locals through the tourist industry. Darla and I are walking to raise funds for 'Carol's Rice and Beans' food sharing program. We know Carol, she has been boots on the ground in Zihuat since last spring. Carol has been tireless in personally organizing and delivering 'dispensas' of much needed food packages to the people there. Darla and I hope that you can help us to help our Mexican neighbours in Zihuat!
Description
For ten years, AMISTAD CANADA (AC) has been working to improve the lives of Mexicans-in-need through health and education Projects delivered in partnership with fourteen Mexican NGOs.
Projects include: mobile medical-dental service to remote communities; healthy school meals; underwriting medical care for sick and disabled children; supplemental classes in subjects such as literacy, computer skills, English and the arts; primary to post-secondary scholarships; a school for the Deaf; and a therapy centre for children with various disabilities.
AC participation in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge will provide Mexican-Canadians, and other runners who are attached to Mexico, an opportunity to support these initiatives.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 01 | Generations Dental | $150.00 |
| Oct 11 | R Stred | $50.00 |
| Oct 06 | Zihua project | $50.00 |
| Oct 02 | The Lillo's | $25.00 |
