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5th Annual BajaNomad Dia de Reyes Toy Drive

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fdt - 12-6-2010 at 05:17 PM

Once again it's time for the Annual BajaNomad Dia de Reyes Toy Drive, on it's 5th year now and all thanks to the generous support of so many of you.



Please forgive the late announcement, but as most of you are aware I have been involved with the Corona Plaza Hotels, both in Tijuana and Rosarito, but we still have enough time to do this. Because of the time factor and in talking to Mr. Baja Nomad (Doug) we have decided to have this event on January 16th, Sunday, and it will be in either Tijuana or Rosarito, depending on the amount of transportation that I can get for the children involved. As in previous years, Mexicoach has agreed to transport all the toys on the tour bus so we just need to see how many kids and from what areas they will be needing transportation.

We have 2 drop off locations for gifts this year, the good people from Jackson Hewitt again have agreed to allow us to receive gifts at their Chula Vista location.

Miss Nidia Puerto is our main contact person.
JACKSON HEWITT
1655 Broadway,
Suite 10
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone number (619) 426-6516

The second location is with our friends at BajaBound Insurance

Toy Drive c/o Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 702-4292

As for the kids, we have over 300 of them ranging in ages from 3 to 15 so we need at least that number of new toys to give away and as always they will have the traditional Rosca de Reyes, tamales, frijolitos and hot chocolate.

I will have more details soon and if there are any questions, my email is fernando@ultimatebaja.com or you can always U2U me.

Gracias,
Fernando Garcia y familia

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[Edited on 12-14-2010 by fdt]

fdt - 12-6-2010 at 05:20 PM

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fdt - 12-6-2010 at 05:51 PM

Thank you very much Ken Cooke for producing this wonderful video about the 2009 Baja Nomad Dia de Reyes Toy Drive.

sd - 12-6-2010 at 06:13 PM

This has been an incredible event for me. I attended 2 years ago by myself, and last year brought my daughter. This year I hope to bring some additonal people.

I have been very impressed with the generosity of all of you who have contributed, as well as all the work Fernando and his family do to make this event take place - THANK YOU!

I have met several great Nomad's, and being there in person to see and feel the kids appreciation is a special treat for me. I have found it to be a safe event, so if you are considering joining us you will have a great time.

This year has been difficult for most of us financially, but please do support the kids if you are able to do so.

Happy Holidays!

Scot

fdt - 12-7-2010 at 07:04 AM

Here is Scot, his daughter Sarah, along with Jose (Baja Cat) and his son on last years Baja Nomad Toy Drive

fdt - 12-7-2010 at 07:07 AM



David K - 12-7-2010 at 08:21 AM

I know those two kids in the top photo!:light:

Hi Ferna, we miss you!! Glad you are back online... I did see you wishing Baja Angel a happy birthday back in September, however... Maybe we will see you soon, I hope!

fdt - 12-8-2010 at 11:10 AM

Thanks David, I hope you can make it this year.
saludos
Fernando

David K - 12-8-2010 at 11:12 AM

Thanks Ferna... I would love to... Can you make it to Itzel's dinner party this Saturday in Carmel Valley?

fdt - 12-8-2010 at 12:21 PM

I can try.

fdt - 12-9-2010 at 06:41 AM

Our new drop off location for this toy drive is at Baja Bound Insurance in San Diego

Toy Drive c/o Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101

DONE SHOPPING - NOW TO GET THEM TO BAJA BOUND INSURANCE SERVICES

ELINVESTIG8R - 12-9-2010 at 07:10 AM

Hi Fernando and Family. Here are our presents which we will be getting to you soon. We are very happy to be involved in Dia de Reyes with you and your family. Thanks for reminding me not to wrap the toys.

Saludos

David & K.

fdt - 12-9-2010 at 08:49 AM

Wow David;
Thank you so much for your gifts. You are officially he first toy donor.
Saludos
Fernando

BajaBlanca - 12-9-2010 at 09:39 AM

that was such a wonderful video !! Baja Cat is always giving !! It is a good idea to buy toys after the holidays too - amazing sales make it more viable. I didn't realize it but perhaps more gifts are given on dia de reyes than at xmas itself here in Mexico?

fdt - 12-9-2010 at 11:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaBlanca
It is a good idea to buy toys after the holidays too - amazing sales make it more viable. I didn't realize it but perhaps more gifts are given on dia de reyes than at xmas itself here in Mexico?

That was exactly why we decided (Doug and myself back in 2006) to have a Dia de Reyes toy drive, so people could take advantege noty only of the after xmas sales but also could have an opportunity to donate toys or gifts that were received during xmas but not necesarily what was desired by the recepient.
Yes, Dia de Reyes is the time when children in México receive presents.

fdt - 12-9-2010 at 02:08 PM

Thank you so much, I know it will be a very successful toy drive as it has been for the last four years.

Bajafun777 - 12-9-2010 at 09:53 PM

fdt, I started to worry about what had happened to you since I had not seen any posting here for a while from you. I will get toys to one of the drop offs but since I am officially retired now thinking of actually going down this time. Besides toys do you take cookies,candy,etc. down to give to kids while they are waiting to get a chance at receiving a toy? Just asking as I was going to ask people at our church if they would like to bake and put cookies in zip lock sandwich bags to hand out also. If so how many would be needed if I can get them to do this?? Will also see about doing the same with candies, if possible for those that do not bake or do not like ovens as they might attack them if ever used in their house,LOL.

Could you also say what other drop offs there are in Chula Vista and National City or other places. Take care my friend and I wish you along with your family safe travels, good health and yes good financial times in this coming year. Later-- bajafun777 "No Hurry,No Worry, Just FUN"

fdt - 12-9-2010 at 11:09 PM

We need many, many toys and as for food items, in the past and keeping with tradition, we always have hot tamales, frijolitos and hot chocolate served for all the children and adults attending the toy drive and of course the Rosca de Reyes, this we have made and the Rosca we either buy or get donated.

Bajafun777 - 12-10-2010 at 12:22 AM

Ok fdt, about how much does the Rosca bread cost to serve everybody at the presentation of the gifts to the kids? bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"

fdt - 12-10-2010 at 07:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajafun777
Ok fdt, about how much does the Rosca bread cost to serve everybody at the presentation of the gifts to the kids? bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"

I will find out today and also post the Chula Vista drop off location info.

fdt - 12-10-2010 at 12:42 PM

By the number of children we will have and the price for Roscas from last years they will run about $200 pesos per rosca, so 5 roscas shoud be suficient $1,000 pesos = 83 dollars at a rate of 12 to 1.

Bajafun777 - 12-13-2010 at 08:12 PM

fdt, will be in Chula Vista tomorrow so will drop off some gifts at the place on Broadway. I would also like to send you $40 dollars to help pay for the Roscas. Please give me a mailing address so I can mail this money to you. Take Care & Travel Safe bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"

Bajafun777 - 12-15-2010 at 01:30 AM

Fernando, very nice people at the Jackson Hewitt where I dropped off the toys and left a little help for the Roscas. Will really try to make it on Jan.16th if I do not have any other family things pop-up. Again, nice place for toys to be left with the warm reception you receive. Take Care & Travel Safe bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"

fdt - 12-15-2010 at 06:52 AM

Great, thank you.
Also, for those interested, our good friends at Bajabound insurance are allowing us to receive donations for Dia de Reyes at their downtown San Diego office.

Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 702-4292

BajaBlanca - 12-16-2010 at 08:25 PM

which one has easier parking ?????????????????? I will drop off some stuff next week and I hate parking downtown :(((((

fdt - 12-17-2010 at 12:30 AM

There is ample parking at the Chula Vista location. Thank's so much for all your help.
Fernando

David K - 12-17-2010 at 12:33 AM

Agree... Chula Vista is easy drop off location.

fdt - 12-18-2010 at 09:00 AM

We have 2 drop off locations for gifts this year, the good people from Jackson Hewitt again have agreed to allow us to receive gifts at their Chula Vista location.

Miss Nidia Puerto is our main contact person.
JACKSON HEWITT
1655 Broadway,
Suite 10
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone number (619) 426-6516

The second location is with our friends at BajaBound Insurance

Toy Drive c/o Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 702-4292

I hope you all can participate by donating a toy or more.

You are very welcome, my friend!

Ken Cooke - 12-18-2010 at 09:51 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by fdt
Thank you very much Ken Cooke for producing this wonderful video about the 2009 Baja Nomad Dia de Reyes Toy Drive.



The video came out just great! Starring CG, FdT, and Doug from Baja Nomad!:bounce:

2011 Videography (free)

Ken Cooke - 12-18-2010 at 10:03 AM

I am stepping up to produce the 2011 Dia de los Reyes video. Every little bit helps...:bounce:

sd - 12-18-2010 at 10:48 AM

Ken,

So great that you will be there to film the event once again. Your work is fantastic! My daughter Sara will be joining us for her second trip, and I will make my 3rd trip. We are inviting some others that hopefully will join us.

Baja Nomad's - I will match the next $100 in donations. I have seen how much effort is made to put this together, and would encourage any participation that you are able to do.

Scot

Ken Cooke - 12-18-2010 at 10:52 AM

Scot - Thank you for the nice words! Last January, my wife had only been in the USA for about 1 1/2 months, and I didn't want to leave her at home where she knew nobody at the time. Now, with her travel documents in place, I am looking forward to bring her (to also help with the Toy effort) and my trusty Handicam.

sd - 12-18-2010 at 10:59 AM

Ken,

It will be nice to meet Leidys, looking forward to it!

Ken Cooke - 12-18-2010 at 11:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sd
Ken,

It will be nice to meet Leidys, looking forward to it!


I had just showed her the video, and since portions of it are in Spanish (and because she met CG's wife Miriam), she is 100% up for the task! :bounce: This will be a great event, and I'm looking forward to our participation in it.

Leidys and I in Ensenada - July 2010

Bajafun777 - 12-18-2010 at 02:27 PM

Ken, my wife and I are also planning to go to this event also and look forward to letting the wives meet and talk. Yes, my wife speaks spanish, which is great because mine is lacking in some area,LOL>

Fernando your work is great on this event and Ken's video really adds that personal touch to it. Again, I encourage all nomads on this site to try and donate if possible. You are never so big as when you bend down to help a child in need. Take Care & Travel Safe bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"

Ken Cooke - 12-18-2010 at 05:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajafun777
Ken, my wife and I are also planning to go to this event also and look forward to letting the wives meet and talk. Yes, my wife speaks spanish, which is great because mine is lacking in some area,LOL>

Fernando your work is great on this event and Ken's video really adds that personal touch to it. Again, I encourage all nomads on this site to try and donate if possible. You are never so big as when you bend down to help a child in need. Take Care & Travel Safe bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"


Gary,

That sounds great! Could we possibly bum a ride from you to the event? I'll be carrying my cameras...

fdt - 12-18-2010 at 07:20 PM

Wow Ken, it would be great if you can make the next video as I am always kind of busy with all the rest of the organization. Were do you need the ride from?

Ken Cooke - 12-18-2010 at 08:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fdt
Wow Ken, it would be great if you can make the next video as I am always kind of busy with all the rest of the organization. Were do you need the ride from?


We will be anywhere in the San Diego area - driving south from Riverside.

Ken Cooke - 12-21-2010 at 07:53 AM

Fernando,

What section of Tijuana will this years' Dia de los Reyes event take place?

fdt - 12-21-2010 at 10:43 AM

The plan at this time is to have the toy giveaway at the Corona Plaza Hotel wich is right by were the downtown bullring used to be.

BajaGeoff - 12-21-2010 at 11:17 AM

FDT and Ken....

I will also be bringing down my video camera and will plan on putting together a video of the event.

Looking forward to it!

fdt - 12-21-2010 at 06:25 PM

Thanks to you both in advance. This event gets better and better every year!

Bajafun777 - 12-22-2010 at 12:49 AM

Ken, once I know for sure we are going it is no problem giving you and your wife a ride. Should know for sure by the 8th as my wife has some doctor visits for treatment to her arm, as she had surgery for a fall but once we know the treatment days all is good then for plans. I have a fast trac pass to get back across after the event makes for crossing back into the States so much easier.LOL Take Care and Travel Safe bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"

Santiago - 12-23-2010 at 07:15 AM

Flowers:
With the later date this year (Jan 15), I'm meaning to hit the after-Christmas toy sales and load up. I'm guessing others may be planning this also.
Please post your pressing needs on the 26th or 27th and we'll get it covered.

fdt - 12-23-2010 at 09:06 AM

Thanks, that is what we're hoping for, the sales and maybe some unwanted new toys. As always, the best is bikes, basketballs, soccerballs, dolls and other not electronic or expensive toys.
Saludos
Flowers

BajaNomad - 12-23-2010 at 08:43 PM

Really looking forward to this event this year. Fernando - thank you for all you do. It's incredible to think of how many lives you've impacted through this annual event now amigo.

Geoff and Ken, thank for the support with this. You guys rock!! :biggrin:

fdt - 12-25-2010 at 02:18 PM

We wish you all a very, very Feliz Navidad.
The best sales on toys are just about to start and I hope you can all please send a toy or something to help this event.
Saludos
Fernando

We have 2 drop off locations for gifts this year, the good people from Jackson Hewitt again have agreed to allow us to receive gifts at their Chula Vista location.

Miss Nidia Puerto is our main contact person.
JACKSON HEWITT
1655 Broadway,
Suite 10
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone number (619) 426-6516

The second location is with our friends at BajaBound Insurance

Toy Drive c/o Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 702-4292

BajaNomad - 12-26-2010 at 12:18 AM

Those of you out shopping during "after-Christmas" sales, please keep these kids in mind for the January 16th event - about three weeks away.

Thank you so much. :)

-
Doug

fdt - 12-26-2010 at 01:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaNomad
Those of you out shopping during "after-Christmas" sales, please keep these kids in mind for the January 16th event - about three weeks away.

Thank you so much. :)

-
Doug

Yes, please remember to get an extra toy to semd these kids.
Happy after Xmas shopping

Santiago - 12-26-2010 at 09:45 AM

OK - got mine this morning and will ship next week.:bounce:

fdt - 12-27-2010 at 09:02 AM

Take advantage of all the sales, we only have 3 weeks left.

BajaGeoff - 12-27-2010 at 02:56 PM

OK.....the goodies for the kids are starting to trickle in here at the Baja Bound office! We just got a box delivered by Eva who is the mother of BajaBlanca. What a sweet lady! Go Nomads!

BajaBlanca - 12-27-2010 at 06:04 PM

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MOM !!

ISNT SHE JUST THE SWEETEST MOST WONDERFUL SUPERB FANTASTIC MOM ??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just a small package of goodies I put together .... but I know everything helps !!!!

fdt - 12-28-2010 at 02:09 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We still need a lot more toys. They should be on sale now so if you can, please help.
Saludos
Fernando

Oso - 12-28-2010 at 02:32 PM

Ferna, I hope you're checking the drop-off often and got the Toys R Us card in time for the sales.

fdt - 12-29-2010 at 07:55 AM

thanks Oso, i was informed today that your Toys R Us gift card arrived at BajaBound. Gracias amigo.
saludos
Fernando

Santiago - 12-29-2010 at 12:01 PM

If anyone is going through the Sacramento area in the next week or so and can take 3 boxes to one the drop-off points, let me know via U2U. I'll meet you at the freeway.
Box sizes:
36"X20"X6"
24"X18"x10"
20"X20"X8"
Thanks

fdt - 12-30-2010 at 06:50 PM

Thank you Santiago for your continued support for the toy drive. I'm sure someone will volunteer to bring those boxes.
Saludos
Flowers

woody with a view - 12-30-2010 at 07:00 PM

Ferna

as of today, we're coming south EARLY next thursday. we'll be traveling light so if you think we can help bring a load of goodies thru the border, we'd be glad to help.

fdt - 12-30-2010 at 07:08 PM

Great Woody, I'll U2U you.
saludos
Fernando

fdt - 1-2-2011 at 10:03 AM

Happy new year to all nomads.
We have only 2 weeks left to reach our goal of getting gifts and food for 300 children, the date is January 16. There are a lot of sales on toys going on and we hope you can help make this event succesful.
We have 2 drop off locations for gifts this year, the good people from Jackson Hewitt again have agreed to allow us to receive gifts at their Chula Vista location.

Miss Nidia Puerto is our main contact person.
JACKSON HEWITT
1655 Broadway,
Suite 10
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone number (619) 426-6516

The second location is with our friends at BajaBound Insurance

Toy Drive c/o Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 702-4292

DianaT - 1-2-2011 at 11:58 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R
BUMP


Dia de Los Reyes




Just because it is such a pretty bump and a great place to donate.

ELINVESTIG8R - 1-2-2011 at 12:22 PM

Thanks DianaT...

I was just in the process of doing a bump when I saw that you already had done so.

Fernando,

Just so you know, all my presents are with Baja Geoff at Baja Bound Mexican Insurance Services in San Diego. I was great to meet the entire Baja bound staff. Baja Geoff even made me a strong cup of black coffee for my drive back home in one of these two cup stovetop espresso coffee makers. It was delicious. I'm going to have to buy one as I love strong coffee.



Thank you guys for everything.

David Elinvestig8r M

fdt - 1-3-2011 at 11:40 AM

Happy new year to all nomads.
We have only 2 weeks left to reach our goal of getting gifts and food for 300 children, the date is January 16. There are a lot of sales on toys going on and we hope you can help make this event succesful.
We have 2 drop off locations for gifts this year, the good people from Jackson Hewitt again have agreed to allow us to receive gifts at their Chula Vista location.

Miss Nidia Puerto is our main contact person.
JACKSON HEWITT
1655 Broadway,
Suite 10
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone number (619) 426-6516

The second location is with our friends at BajaBound Insurance

Toy Drive c/o Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 702-4292

BajaGeoff - 1-3-2011 at 01:35 PM

It was nice meeting you as well David....and glad you enjoyed the coffee!

David brought a whole CARLOAD of toys that are going to make some niños very happy in a few weeks!!!

Ken Cooke - 1-3-2011 at 06:05 PM

I think it would be a good idea to create a video in Spanish, and Geoff can create an English-language video. That way, we won't have any language barriers with the media we have to present others.

Ken Cooke - 1-3-2011 at 06:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajafun777
Ken, once I know for sure we are going it is no problem giving you and your wife a ride. Should know for sure by the 8th as my wife has some doctor visits for treatment to her arm, as she had surgery for a fall but once we know the treatment days all is good then for plans. I have a fast trac pass to get back across after the event makes for crossing back into the States so much easier.LOL Take Care and Travel Safe bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"


Muchas Gracias, amigo. :yes:

fdt - 1-4-2011 at 01:59 PM

Ok, we are getting very close to the date and we need a lot of toys please. We've lowered the number of kids to 220 because of the response, Please help.
Fernando

sd - 1-4-2011 at 06:40 PM

Hi Fernando!

My daughter Sara and I, and maybe 2 or 3 others would like to join you this year. Are we meeting at the Tijuana bus station again?
We will arrange to get you a minimum of ten gifts prior to the event. Are there any gifts that you are specifically requesting, or should we just get what you listed previously?

All Baja Nomads - I have seen the efforts that go into putting this event on, and reach out to each of you if you can contribute a gift or money toward a gift.

THANK YOU!

Scot

Ken Cooke - 1-5-2011 at 10:25 AM

Scot,

My wife Leidys (pronounced - Ladies) will attend with me this year. It will be great catching up with you at this event. Be ready to be on-camera again!

Ken

sd - 1-5-2011 at 01:03 PM

We are looking forward to this event again Ken, and it will be great to meet your wife. See you very soon!

Scot

BajaBlanca - 1-5-2011 at 02:13 PM

I sure hope you reach your goal !! Feliz dia de Reyes manana !!

ELINVESTIG8R - 1-6-2011 at 10:39 AM

Have a great day Fernando making the children happy.
May it be a big success!

David

Never mind! I looked at your first post and saw that it was for the 16th of January!

[Edited on 1-6-2011 by ELINVESTIG8R]

BajaGeoff - 1-6-2011 at 12:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I think it would be a good idea to create a video in Spanish, and Geoff can create an English-language video. That way, we won't have any language barriers with the media we have to present others.


Great idea Ken. Looking forward to this!

fdt - 1-6-2011 at 04:50 PM

We have very little time left and not enough toys, please help.

BajaGeoff - 1-6-2011 at 06:08 PM

Another big delivery at the Baja Bound office! Sorry I missed you Don Jorge....was running errands when you came by. The office is starting to look like a toy store...kids are going to be very happy!

Ford - 1-6-2011 at 10:22 PM

3 Good sized boxes headed to Chula Vista! Will be there monday from Ontrac! My dog actually ate one of the gifts! I really let him have it...I told him that one kid in Mexico will now be without a gift for Christmas because you ate it!
A lot of the gifts this year are being donated by my kids. They realize they get way to much and have decided its better to give stuff to kids that dont get anything! I hope one of these years we can make the trip with you guys! It would be great for my kids to see, and good spanish practice. 2 of them are in spanish immersion school and one will start in 2 years!
Hope we can meet the goal!
If the person in sac cant get someone to drive down I bet I can get my brother to donate the shipping as he does for me! Thanks Scott and Steph!!

ELINVESTIG8R - 1-7-2011 at 06:31 AM

Fernando I sure hope the goal will have been met by the 16th.

bbbait - 1-7-2011 at 06:48 AM

Just getting in on the tail end of this.. Can I still send in a check to the Baja Bound Ins address on the first page of this thread? Or is there a better way to expedite it?

BajaGeoff - 1-7-2011 at 10:52 AM

Hello bbbait!

A gift card would probably be the easiest way to send money. Oso sent a Toys-R-Us card that will be used to buy toys before the 16th. If you do prefer to send a check, inquire with Fernando (fdt) and see who it should be made out to....

bbbait - 1-7-2011 at 12:00 PM

Okay, I sent him a U2 but haven't heard back yet..

bbbait - 1-7-2011 at 01:37 PM

No word from Fernando yet, imagine he is chasing his tail... Geoff, please check your U2..

bbbait - 1-7-2011 at 01:49 PM

Just talked to Geoff... done deal...

sd - 1-7-2011 at 02:06 PM

bbbait - great that you have joined in, thank you. When you can, join us on the day of the toy and bike giveaway. It is an incredible day to witness first hand, and many people with Fernando's lead work hard to make it happen.
BajaGeoff - what is the final day for you to receive gifts, money and bikes? And thank you also for making this event happen!
Scot

BajaGeoff - 1-7-2011 at 02:26 PM

Thanks bbbait! Your contribution is going to go a long way for the kiddies!

Scot....I would say next Friday would be the cutoff date to get stuff at our office, but the sooner the better since we still have to transport everything down to TJ. You are very welcome....our role is pretty small compared to what Ferna is doing though!

Yeah Nomads!!!!

sd - 1-7-2011 at 03:50 PM

Thanks!

BajaBlanca - 1-9-2011 at 08:31 PM

You know, we might want to get an elementary school class to help out on this project next year ..... I think kids would love to participate in such a wonderful event .... does anyone have grandkids going to a school that might be willing to help out ????

fdt - 1-10-2011 at 06:08 PM

Thank you so much bbbait (Wayno) for your contribution, this will help a lot to pay for the food we will be serving the kids.

BajaGeoff - 1-10-2011 at 06:11 PM

It showed up at the office today bbbait!

PLEASE HELP FERNANDO MEET HIS GOAL

ELINVESTIG8R - 1-11-2011 at 05:20 PM

BUMP


Dia de Los Reyes


fdt - 1-12-2011 at 08:05 AM

If someone is interested in contributing in a monetary manner, we don't have a Paypal account but we have something similar and that is a Green Dot card. How this works is that you can purchase at almost every CVS /pharmacy, RiteAid, Wallgreens, 7 Eleven or Kmart a Green Dot Money Pack for any ammount from $20 and up.



Once purchased, just scratch off at the back and you can U2U me the numbers and that will really help us to make this event succesfull.
Gracias
Fernando

fdt - 1-12-2011 at 10:23 AM

We have only 2 days left to reach our goal of getting gifts and food for a little over 200 children, the date is January 16. There are a lot of sales on toys going on and we hope you can help make this event successful.
We have 2 drop off locations for gifts this year, the good people from Jackson Hewitt again have agreed to allow us to receive gifts at their Chula Vista location.

Miss Nidia Puerto is our main contact person.
JACKSON HEWITT
1655 Broadway,
Suite 10
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone number (619) 426-6516

The second location is with our friends at BajaBound Insurance

Toy Drive c/o Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc.
750 11th Avenue #101
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 702-4292

BajaGeoff - 1-12-2011 at 03:44 PM

Adding to the goodies for the kids...a bike was delivered personally by Grover and three boxes of toys from Santiago just arrived in the mail!

BajaBlanca - 1-12-2011 at 03:46 PM

wow !!! way to go !!!

Santiago - 1-12-2011 at 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by BajaGeoff
Adding to the goodies for the kids...a bike was delivered personally by Grover and three boxes of toys from Santiago just arrived in the mail!

Oh goodie, one is bike that has to be assembled - hope someone can do this.

BajaNomad - 1-12-2011 at 05:02 PM

What's the latest day/time for drop off at Baja Bound in Downtown, and at Jackson-Hewitt in Chula Vista?

Thanks,
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Doug
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