BajaNomad - ITZEL'S FUNDRAISING DINNER & RAFFLE ***UPDATE***

ITZEL'S FUNDRAISING DINNER & RAFFLE UPDATE

BajaCactus - 11-7-2010 at 09:05 PM

Dear friends,

First of all, allow me to thank all of you for having such a great heart and generosity in helping Itzel… I am proud to be part of this wonderful community. Thank you!!!...( You may see the original thread about Itzel here: Itzel's Heart Operation).

Many people have joined this cause and, as a result, Andy Schouten, through his organization Commitment, Inc, has been able to arrange for Itzel to have a heart operation in Las Vegas, on November 16th, 2010… she needs our help so we can pay for the procedure… Together we can give Itzel the gift of Life!!!... if you would like to make a donation to help Itzel right now, you may click this link: Commitment at PayPal.

Now, Andy and I have put together a small Raffle Event to help out with the Fundraising for Itzel’s Heart operation… we have managed to get some nice prizes… all Baja related. Also, we are now coordinating a dinner event to take place on December 11th, 2010, in San Diego, in which Itzel and Mom will be present and the raffle will be held…EVERYONE is welcome to join us!!!

Here it is what we have put together for all of you:

Prizes:

1st prize: A fishing trip off the coast at El Rosario… The trip will be for a group of four, may be taken at any time during 2011 (as weather permits with four weeks notice), includes two nights at the BajaCactus Motel with continental breakfast and up to 25 gallons of fuel at the BajaCactus Gas Station.

2nd prize: An Hugo Lopez original painting… Hugo is a great empirical artist living in El Rosario, who has always been inspired by the beauty of the Baja Desert. The painting title is “Cirios al Atardecer” and this is the first (and so far the only) attempt from Hugo to paint using a "Spatula Painting Technique"… so, this is truly an Hugo Lopez original.

3rd prize: A beautiful copy of Doña Anita Grosso de Espinoza’s Giclee Painting, by the artist Harley Brown... These paintings are a limited edition, are numbered and signed by both Harley Brown and Doña Anita Espinoza.

On the night of the Dinner Event, we will have some very nice Door Prizes, which amongst others include:

-- A few courtesy nights at the BajaCactus Motel.
-- A free meal at Hugo’s Tacos La Mision (for up to four people).
-- A facial, pedicure or manicure at the BajaCactus Motel.
-- A massage at the BajaCactus Motel.
-- 20 gallons of fuel at the BajaCactus Gas Station.
-- A few, limited edition, lithographic prints of Rosalinda Martinez, by Harley Brown.
-- Some very nice Baja souvenirs and other items made by hand in different places throughout Baja.

The Dinner:

1. It will take place in San Diego, on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pat & Oscar's Restaurant located at 3881 Valley Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92130. Ph: 858-720-3525.
2. "Commitment, Inc" and "BajaCactus Tourism Services, S.A. de C.V.", will provide refreshments and snacks (we will try to bring Baja original snacks).
3. Itzel and her mother will be present… pictures will be allowed.
4. Additional information about Itzel, her operation, current condition, etc., will be provided.

The Raffle will be held under the following guidelines:

1. One ticket will be given for every $ 25.00 donated.
2. All individuals who have already donated will be given a ticket(s) depending on the level of donation.
3. Individuals who donated less than $ 25.00 will receive one ticket.
4. Entries will be accepted until the day of the dinner, on Decmber 11th, 2010.
5. The winners will be chosen the night of the event. Winners do not need to attend.
6. The winners will be drawn by Itzel Zaragoza Osuna.
7. All net proceeds will go to Commitment, Inc.

Again, the Dinner Event will be open to anyone who wishes to attend, and it would really be great if we could turn this into some kind of BajaNomad Christmas Gathering... we can all enjoy the company of each other, share some snacks, talk about Baja and even more important, feel proud that together, we helped save a life… Itzel’s life!!!.

:bounce:

Antonio Munoz
BajaCactus

[Edited on 12-2-2010 by BajaCactus]

Thank you!

a-commit - 11-7-2010 at 09:53 PM

Commitment, Inc. wishes to thank the BajaNomads who have generously donated to Itzel’s heart operation. We are on schedule to be in Las Vegas on November 16th, 2010 for the operation.

The family is grateful, optimistic but still a little nervous as Itzel approaches her operation. We have her in the best hands that we can find. Anyone looking up the name of Dr. Abraham Rothman will find that he is experienced, knowledgeable and superbly talented. We have the perfect match between the doctor and the problem that needs to be solved.

We also express our deep appreciation for the efforts and support of Antonio Munoz of the BajaCactus Motel and Gas Station. Without him, Commitment would have had a lot of difficulty getting all this done. Thanks also to Doug Means who has allowed us to ask this great community, the BajaNomads, for help.

Andy Schouten
Commitment, Inc.

[Edited on 11-8-2010 by a-commit]

BAJACAT - 11-7-2010 at 10:01 PM

iM IN...this is a great idea,,I already save the day in my calendar...

Message from Itzel's Mom...

BajaCactus - 11-7-2010 at 10:05 PM

Itzel's Mom contacted me a few minutes ago and asked me to post this message for her:

“Estoy profundamente conmovida, algunos amigos, entre ellos Antonio, me han mostrado el sitio de los BajaNomads. Yo no hablo inglés, pero se me ha traducido la mayor parte. Que existan tantas personas que se preocupen por mi hija es en realidad una gran bendición. El cariño y sus mejores deseos para mi querida Itzel sólo puede significar que Dios quiere que ella se cure. Quisiera agradecer, desde el fondo de mi corazón, a todos ustedes por ayudar a mi pequeño ángel, pero la verdad es que no hay palabras que expresen todo lo que yo siento en este momento, muchas gracias por su amor y ayuda. Dios los Bendiga”.

Isela Osuna

Here it is the English translation:

“I am overwhelmed. Some friends, Antonio amongst them, have shown me the Baja Nomad site. I do not speak English, but a lot was translated for me. To have some many people that care for my daughter is truly a great blessing. The warmth and best wishes for my dear Itzel can only mean that God wants for her to be well. I would like to thank all of you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping my little angel, but the truth is that I have no words that can express what I am truly feeling at this moment, thank you very much for your love and help. God bless all of you”.

Isela Osuna

[Edited on 11-8-2010 by BajaCactus]

Baja Bucko - 11-7-2010 at 10:21 PM

Wow-I wanna go!!! BUT I will have just returned from another muletrip (driving to and from Oregon to San Ignacio) and then getting ready to drive to Lincoln, Nebraska, for my youngest son's graduation from U of Neb-Lincoln on Dec 18 ....it should be lovely driving weather going thru Wyoming in December..

You guys party on-I'm sure Andy and Antonio will have a great feast lined up-take lots of pics of Itzel!!!

windgrrl - 11-7-2010 at 10:36 PM

Thank you for the privilege of helping.

woody with a view - 11-8-2010 at 06:28 AM

that's the same night as our company xmas dinner. i'll be there in spirit tho!

Antonio and Andy, you guys are the BEST.

Best of luck Itzel!!!

woody with a view - 11-8-2010 at 06:50 PM

if you guys have the shindig near downtown SD we might be able to slip out when no one is watching. we'd really love to help s'more.......

shari - 11-9-2010 at 07:29 AM

like someone said here...thanks for the chance to help a child..to do a good deed...it's an honour to help our nomad amigos with their chosen charitabe projects...

I know there are lots of nomads with businesses here who could donate something for an auction....
hey mulege mike...how bout a gift basket of those wonderful lavendar concoctions???
jesse...maybe a meal?
blanca...night at your B&B?
you get the picture

[Edited on 11-9-2010 by shari]

Celebration...!!!

BajaCactus - 12-1-2010 at 01:41 PM

Dear friends,

With great pleasure I inform all of you that Itzel post-operation recovery is going GREAT!!!.

Because all our efforts, she was operated on just two weeks ago... however the change on her life has been dramatic... she is now beginning to discover her life on a whole new way.

Before the operation, she was constantly with terrible headaches, at least 3-4 times a week... with just a fresh weather, her legs hurt a lot, usually twice a week... I was present one of the last times that happened and it broke your heart to see that little angel crying with pain... medication did little to help back then. She was also very sleepy most of the time... she used to take 2-3 naps during the day, lasting from 1-3 hours... and playtime was limited... she could play for periods of 15-20 minutes with her friends and then she had to take a break, sitting away and just looking her friends having fun... it was sad.

However... now the story is quite different... she only complained of a couple of headaches a few days after the operation, while in Las Vegas (Dr. Rothman said it was normal)... by the time we came back to Mexico they were gone and she has had none since then.

Lately, the weather in El Rosario has been very, very cold... and even so, Itzel has had no leg pains whatsoever... no more sleepiness... she wakes up in the morning very happy and playful and does not go back to bed until bedtime... in fact her mom is having trouble putting her to sleep... as it should be with every kid her age... jejeje.

And playing... wow... no one can stop her now... you can see her play with her friends for hours... just running and laughing... finally enjoying life.

And the most important part for her, she can now eat chocolate cake... jejeje.

We should be very happy and proud my friends... we gave that little girl the best Christmas gift ever... we gave Itzel her life back!!!

Now... it is time to celebrate her new life... Andy and I would like to share our joy and happiness for the success of Itzel´s operation with all of you... so we have came up with the idea of a dinner/gathering... Itzel and her mom will be present and we would like you to come and share with us the joy of seeing that little angel as happy as ever!!!... EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!... I hope every Nomad in the area has the opportunity to join us and meet Itzel.

The time and place are posted at the start of this thread... we will also have a raffle and some very nice door prizes.

We would need to know how many of us are coming, so we can make the adequate arrangements for the snacks and drinks... also, we are bringing a few things from Baja, like "machaca", hand made goat cheese, dry dates and figs, etc.... if you are coming, please let me know at info@bajacactus.com... or you can also e-mail Andy at commitment@nethere.com

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you... We will have a really nice time!!!.

Antonio M.
BajaCactus

[Edited on 12-1-2010 by BajaCactus]

David K - 12-1-2010 at 01:43 PM

Wonderful news Antonio... so good to hear!

David K - 12-1-2010 at 03:53 PM

This sounds like a winner... and the restaurant is centrally located in coastal San Diego County... between Del Mar and La Jolla, in Carmel Valley.

Now, if the doctor gave the okay, is Disneyland in the future for Itzel? :light:

Raffle...

BajaCactus - 12-2-2010 at 12:49 AM

Regarding the raffle... as explained before in this thread... everyone who has donated will receive tickets for the raffle:

-- One ticket will be given for every $ 25.00 donated.
-- Everyone who have already donated will be given a ticket(s) depending on the level of donation.
-- Individuals who donated less than $ 25.00 will receive one ticket.

Also... since we still have some bills to pay, entries will be received until the day of the dinner, in Dec 11th, 2010... every little bit counts, so, if you wish to donate or get more tickets, you can do it online here: Commitment at PayPal.

DavidK... Disneyland is a great idea that this wonderful community suggested after the operation... at that time it was not possible due to post-operation care... however Itzel is ready now... we will try to make it happen for her, every kid should go to Disney at least once... I will put the transportation back and forth to Disney... let us see if we can get enough donations to take her there... I am sure it would be a thrill for Itzel.

BajaCactus

The Prizes...

BajaCactus - 12-2-2010 at 12:55 AM

1st prize: A fishing trip off the coast at El Rosario… The trip will be for a group of four, may be taken at any time during 2011 (as weather permits with four weeks notice), includes two nights at the BajaCactus Motel with continental breakfast and up to 25 gallons of fuel at the BajaCactus Gas Station.

2nd prize: An Hugo Lopez original painting… Hugo is a great empirical artist living in El Rosario, who has always been inspired by the beauty of the Baja Desert. The painting title is “Cirios al Atardecer” and this is the first (and so far the only) attempt from Hugo to paint using a "Spatula Painting Technique"… so, this is truly an Hugo Lopez original.

3rd prize: A beautiful copy of Doña Anita Grosso de Espinoza’s Giclee Painting, by the artist Harley Brown... These paintings are a limited edition, are numbered and signed by both Harley Brown and Doña Anita Espinoza.

On the night of the Dinner Event, we will have some very nice Door Prizes, which amongst others include:

-- A few courtesy nights at the BajaCactus Motel.
-- A free meal at Hugo’s Tacos La Mision (for up to four people).
-- A facial, pedicure or manicure at the BajaCactus Motel.
-- A massage at the BajaCactus Motel.
-- 20 gallons of fuel at the BajaCactus Gas Station.
-- A few, limited edition, lithographic prints of Rosalinda Martinez, by Harley Brown.
-- Some very nice Baja souvenirs and other items made by hand in different places throughout Baja.

[Edited on 12-2-2010 by BajaCactus]

David K - 12-2-2010 at 08:51 AM

Thank you Antonio... how great this all is for Itzel! :bounce:

BajaNomad - 12-6-2010 at 12:29 PM

Coming up this Saturday....

David K - 12-6-2010 at 11:56 PM

Baja Angel and I will be there... It will be great to party with Itzel, Antonio, Lorenia, Baja Nomad, and all others!

Skipjack Joe - 12-7-2010 at 12:01 AM

I just wanted to say how much I admire all of the people involved in this cause.

We'll be there

John M - 12-7-2010 at 06:45 PM

And bring a door prize + other goodies

John & Barbara

David K - 12-9-2010 at 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by John M
And bring a door prize + other goodies

John & Barbara

Looking forward to seeing you both!

Other Nomads coming? Antonio is bringing Itzel 250 miles to be there... Who can drive 1/2 that or less to meet the young lady and cheer her on?

Jaime and I

Baja Bernie - 12-10-2010 at 11:25 AM

will definitely be ther with check in hand. So glad to hear that Itzel is doing so well...Her mother must be out of her mind with happiness.

Door prizes look worth getting...Will Jaime get raffle tickets if we donate at the door?

woody with a view - 12-11-2010 at 07:40 AM

our Xmas party is tonight a 6.30 so we cant make it. bummer!

Merry Christmas Itzel!!!!

Antonio, does Itzel's family have a business in town that we can support?

Merry Christmas to you too, Amigo!!!

PHOTOS AT THE EVENT

David K - 12-11-2010 at 10:57 PM

Here she is:

Lorenia, Little Lorenia, Itzel, Baja Angel

Barbara M (John M's better half) brings gifts.

Itzel and her brother.

Itzel's mama

More coming...

David K - 12-11-2010 at 11:01 PM

BajaCactus and BajaNomad set up the projector.

Baja Angel

John M

Itzel, Mom, and Brother

BajaCactus (Antonio) and Andy

More coming!

[Edited on 12-12-2010 by David K]

David K - 12-11-2010 at 11:09 PM

Images of the procedure and live operation videos were shown.

Antonio translates and emotional thank you to all the help given to save her daughter...

Baja Bernie and BajaCactus

Baja Angel and BajaNomad

More to come...

David K - 12-11-2010 at 11:18 PM

Prizes...

Baja Bucko won this Hugo Lopez art.

Itzel and Lilltle Lorenia draw tickets.

BajaCactus holds a painting of Mama Espinoza.

The surgeon who operated on Itzel, Dr. Rothman arrived...

BajaCactus, the doctor, and Andy

The doctor and the girl who can now live a normal life.

Eve Ewing was there...

A great event to celebrate a new life for Itzel...

BajaNomad - 12-12-2010 at 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by David K
Here she is:

David - thank you for taking so many pictures to share, and staying up late getting them posted.

For those wanting to know the latest about Itzel, they visited their doctor in Tijuana on this trip north - who has now taken her off of any medication. She was bubbly, giggly, and all smiles last night - running around much of the time. Fun to see.

And today she's going where the princesses live... Disneyland!

Thank you to all the Nomads for your support for Itzel - be it financially, and/or through your positive thoughts and prayers. She appears to be doing FANTASTIC!

[Edited on 12-12-2010 by BajaNomad]

DENNIS - 12-12-2010 at 06:34 AM

Quote:

Itzel's mama

...

Isn't it funny how the mind works to preconceive notions? For some reason, I would have expected a more matronly lady.
Lookin' good, Mom.

capt. mike - 12-12-2010 at 08:34 AM

very nicely done.

was that Dennis Franz there?

desertcpl - 12-12-2010 at 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Itzel's mama

...

Isn't it funny how the mind works to preconceive notions? For some reason, I would have expected a more matronly lady.
Lookin' good, Mom.

Dennis

I agree with your assessment

bigjohn - 12-12-2010 at 09:47 AM

Great looking pictures of a very happy looking group!

Disneyland is the best! It will be a nice day for it as well! :yes:

BajaBlanca - 12-12-2010 at 10:41 AM

wow...great pics that captured the moments. Itzel's smiles tell it all !!

Has the doctor who operated been to Baja?

Antonio, hope to meet you one of these days ... and you should come to La Bocana...

Wow!! So wonderful

Baja Bernie - 12-12-2010 at 11:10 AM

I spent the whole night marveling at this most alive young lady...so full of zest and fun...and only two weeks after a fantastic Doctor, Andy, Antonio, and just a whole bunch of Baja Nomad's...really Angels breathed a new life into this whole, wonderful, family.

Wow!

And! Yes, Dennis her mom is a most beautiful young lady...with a ton of class.

Jaime and I had a ball and made a few new friends.

I even won a raffle prize! or three or more.

P.S. I asked Antonio to take the kids on the ride..."It's a small, small world"...He laughed and began to sing the song...It just seemed to fit!

Barbara M send me a u-2-u with your address and I'll make it all three.

David K - 12-12-2010 at 11:54 AM

It was sure good to see you Bernie and Jaime last night! Glad you made it and the others there as well... Fernando (a lurker on Nomad) from Tijuana (no, not Ferna de Tijuana) but lives on this side now was great to spend some time talking to you and hearing about your bike ride to Mision Santa Maria.

However, the BIGGEST joy was seeing Itzel waith her BIG smiles of joy... there was no difference between her and any other young child now, after the procedure. It was a truly amazing thing, indeed!

DISNEY LAND

desertcpl - 12-12-2010 at 04:18 PM

thats great that she got to go,, this will be mind blowing for her,,

I am sure all of us want to hear a report about her trip

tripledigitken - 12-12-2010 at 04:21 PM

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying this made our Christmas!

DENNIS - 12-12-2010 at 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by desertcpl
I am sure all of us want to hear a report about her trip

I sure would.

bigjohn - 12-12-2010 at 05:41 PM

Me too! :tumble:

BajaNomad - 12-12-2010 at 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by desertcpl
I am sure all of us want to hear a report about her trip

I sure would.

My comment to Antonio was "take lots of pictures!". Hope they do, and can share some of that here.

BajaNomad - 12-12-2010 at 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Has the doctor who operated been to Baja?

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).

BajaGringo - 12-13-2010 at 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BajaNomad

Quote:

Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Has the doctor who operated been to Baja?

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...

DianaT - 12-13-2010 at 09:58 PM

Do hope Disneyland worked out well! So nice to see Itzel looking so great and able to be a child. Just wonderful.

woody with a view - 12-14-2010 at 06:29 AM

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]

bigjohn - 12-14-2010 at 07:37 PM

So who won the raffle prizes. I saw a couple of them listed but how about a full listing!

David K - 12-14-2010 at 08:21 PM

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.

woody with a view - 12-15-2010 at 06:42 AM

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 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Fairbanks47 - 12-15-2010 at 10:10 AM

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!

The winners...!!!

BajaCactus - 12-16-2010 at 02:23 AM

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]

David K - 12-16-2010 at 10:10 AM

Thank you Antonio... I was glad we were there to meet Itzel and see you and Lorenia + Little Lorenia.

Antonio

Baja Bernie - 12-16-2010 at 05:44 PM

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.

DENNIS - 12-16-2010 at 06:12 PM

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."

Wonderful. Baja is getting back to normal.

Neal Johns - 12-16-2010 at 06:12 PM

Hey Bernie, We like YOU too! :bounce:

desertcpl - 12-21-2010 at 09:15 AM

still waiting to see the pixs of disneyland

BajaNomad - 12-21-2010 at 07:53 PM

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]

tripledigitken - 12-21-2010 at 08:05 PM

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.

triple

Baja Bernie - 12-21-2010 at 08:11 PM

you're so right....Humble

DENNIS - 12-21-2010 at 08:20 PM

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.

Dennis

Baja Bernie - 12-21-2010 at 08:30 PM

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

.

[Edited on 12-22-2010 by Baja Bernie]

woody with a view - 12-21-2010 at 08:41 PM

Quote:

and then all you Nomads who helped a young girl to run and smile.

that's the reason for the season.....

Merry Festivus to you all!

David K - 3-6-2021 at 08:55 AM

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]

BajaBlanca - 3-6-2021 at 10:40 AM

Great to hear the update!

I bet the families in the sierras are having such a hard time, great initiative.

Making the world turn, it takes a village.