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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Has the doctor who operated been to Baja?
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We were told that he would go see patients in Tijuana when he was working in San Diego (and that he's Spanish-fluent) - but that his wife wants him to
stay NOB at the moment, and thus the reason Itzel's operation took place in Las Vegas (where he now works). |
What a great event and outcome! Wish we could have been there that night but just reading this thread truly makes me proud to be a Nomad...
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DianaT
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Do hope Disneyland worked out well! So nice to see Itzel looking so great and able to be a child. Just wonderful.
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woody with a view
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did anyone find out if Itzel's family has a bizness in town we can support?
[Edited on 12-15-2010 by woody with a view]
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bigjohn
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So who won the raffle prizes. I saw a couple of them listed but how about a full listing! 
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bigjohn
So who won the raffle prizes. I saw a couple of them listed but how about a full listing! |
Andy had a clipboard and I think it was all noted, so if he sees this, he can reply. Several winners were at the dinner. I just remembered of the
non-present winners Baja Bucko won two things and that painting was one.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
did anyone find out if Itzel's family has a bizness in town we can support? |
what he said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Fairbanks47
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This was such a heart warming event for my wife and I to have participated in! From the moment that Itzel and her mom entered the room you could feel
the excitement beaming from Itzel and the love and appreciation of what had taken place coming from her mom! Along with her brother, they seemed to be
a very close family, even more so now. We were honored to be a part of celebration!
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BajaCactus
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The winners...!!!
An apology for not posting sooner about the dinner, raffle and Disneyland trip... but, after a very busy day last Saturday, which ended in a wonderful
dinner surrounded by friends, we immediately left for Disneyland around 11:00pm... then we had a full day at Disneyland leaving around 12:30am on
Monday and then I had to drive down to El Rosario on that same Monday around 9:00am... I was exhausted... specially with that kid Andy Schouten who
has the soul and energy of a 10 year old kid... it was 11:00pm on Sunday, we were all very tired and he was asking for "one more ride
please...!!!"....wow!!!... what a guy!!!...
Bernie... I took care of EVERYTHING you commended me with... the kids told me, literally, they were having the best time of their life ever...!!!
Anyway... first allow me to thank everyone who was able to attend the dinner on Saturday night, it was a beautiful event surrounded with warm and
caring people... just being in that room you could feel all the goodness and positive energy coming out of everyone's soul... it was truly a pleasure
and an honor to be amongst such fine and wonderful friends... THANK YOU!!!.
After the dinner, we left for Disneyland where we had an incredible time... specially Itzel who had never been there before... it was a delight to see
how she was amazed by every little detail in there... I will post a brief trip report with some pictures as soon as I get my energy back... jejeje.
In the meantime, here you have the winners of the raffle and silent auction, that took place on the dinner event, along with a small message from Andy
and myself...
*** The Raffle ***
1st prize – Fishing Trip
Richard & Alice Gross
Descanso, CA
2nd prize – Hugo Lopez Painting
Teddi Botham
Cove, OR
3rd prize – Mama Espinoza giclee print
Monica Durazo
Tucson, AZ
4th prize – Rosalinda Print
Bernie Swaim
Santee, CA
One night stay at the BajaCactus Motel (3 prizes/winners)
Teddi Botham
Cove, OR
John Fox
Santa Maria, CA
Bernie Swaim
Santee, CA
Meal for 4 people at La Mision Restaurant in El Rosario (Hugo Lopez owner)
Eve Ewing
San Diego, CA
Facial, Pedicure, & Manicure at the BajaCactus Motel
Jaime Swaim
Santee, CA
Massage at the BajaCactus Motel
Alice Gross
Descanso, CA
20 Gallons of Fuel at the El Rosario Gas Station
Bob & Bia Wood
San Diego, CA
Rosalinda Print (unframed, 3 prizes/winners)
Lauri Farley
Stockton, CA
Dana Gavis
Santee, CA
Bernie Swaim
Santee, CA
*** Silent Auction ***
Rosalinda Print (Framed)
Bernie Swaim
Santee, Ca
La Bufadora B &B – 1 night stay
Chuck & Kathy Mitchell
Desert Magazines donated by the Marnell’s
Richard Gross
Descanso, CA
A good time was had by all. They got to meet Itzel and her wonderful family. We again thank all the donors, the participants, the winners and well
wishers. Together, we were committed and got the job done!!!
Thank you again.
Andy Schouten / Commitment
Antonio Munoz / BajaCactus
[Edited on 12-16-2010 by BajaCactus]
BajaCactus
"Where Baja is so much more than a dream..."
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David K
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Thank you Antonio... I was glad we were there to meet Itzel and see you and Lorenia + Little Lorenia.
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Baja Bernie
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Antonio
Sitting here with tears in my eyes...thinking of the words, "It's a small world"...
My friend you have such a large heart and have done so much...Andy told me he doubted that he could have pulled this one off WITHOUT you unstenting
help.
So damn proud of you!
Got a very nice letter from Andy and I told him I would help at anytime in the future to work toward the success of his next 'Helping Hand."
Many have said it...but I am also proud to be called a Nomad.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja Bernie
I told him I would help at anytime in the future to work toward the success of his next 'Helping Hand."
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Wonderful. Baja is getting back to normal.
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Neal Johns
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Hey Bernie, We like YOU too!
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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desertcpl
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still waiting to see the pixs of disneyland
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
still waiting to see the pixs of disneyland |
I've only seen a couple of pics thus far.... but this one says it all I think. Itzel out if front.
[Edited on 12-22-2010 by BajaNomad]
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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tripledigitken
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How does it feel to play a very small part in bringing that smile to that lovely little girl and mom?
Words can't begin to describe it.
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Baja Bernie
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triple
you're so right....Humble
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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DENNIS
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Great foto, Doug. It states well the whirlwind of redemption this family has been through recently.......so much more when one considers the sad
alternative that was overcome by a few who cared.
This story is full of heroes.
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Baja Bernie
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Dennis
No, my friend there are not many heros in this saga:
The mom who would not give up
Antonio...who recognied the need and broke his back to fulfill his part of the bargain
Andy, of Commitment, who moved the world
The doctor who laughing forgave over $25,000 in services rendered
and then all you Nomand who hepled a young girl to run and smile.
Baja is truly a place of people helping people
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[Edited on 12-22-2010 by Baja Bernie]
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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woody with a view
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and then all you Nomads who helped a young girl to run and smile.
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that's the reason for the season.....
Merry Festivus to you all!
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David K
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A little over 10 years later, and I hear that Itzel is doing fine...
Andy of Commitment Inc is now trying to help the families in the mountains at San Francisco de la Sierra and Santa Marta (Martha). The Covid has
stopped visitors from seeing the cave paintings, buying goat cheese, hiring guides... They are hungry!
I spoke with Andy Shouten by phone this past week as well as Baja Bucko (Teddi), who also is close to the mountain families. Andy has funds to feed 18
families until next Fall... so far but is seeking funds to help more families.
Can you help Andy help the people in remote areas of Baja?:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=GrrguF-POo4dGDyntP2kZx4X...
[Edited on 3-30-2021 by David K]
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