Donate to help Amistad Canada- La Catalina Foundation raise money for Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Virtual Race 2020’s fundraising campaign, on October 31, 2020

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Amistad Canada- La Catalina Foundation

Raised: $12,425.00

Goal: $14,000.00

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Our story…

La Catalina Foundation's goal is to provide educational support to families in the small rural community of La Manzanilla. Through our efforts, children, teenagers and young adults have an opportunity to realize their dreams of acquiring an education. Our dream is to see our students achieve university or technical school degrees and return to our village to share their knowledge and expertise with others. The pandemic has caused a serious educational need for our students. Many do not have access to computers to participate in online classes. With the funds raised from the marathon we will be able to purchase the necessary equipment to assist our students with online learning. Your support of our LA CATALINA FOUNDATION team will continue to open a world of opportunities for our children. Together we can make a difference.

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.