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fdt
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Very good question. For the past 3 events I personaly have been hesitant to receive moneys because of the posibility of someone questioning the use of
funds. We have always set up a Paypal account because some donors prefer to send funds and let us purchase gifts or food and thank God for that
because since the first event, even thou we were donated a bus, we had to pay for the Diesel and driver, we picked up some of the tab for the tamales
and then some transportation to get folks from San Ysidro to Tijuana and back that came. For the Ensenada event we were blessed with the Punta Banda
Nomads taking care of food for all of the kids and adults that attended and the Hotel Pueblo Amigo donated the Roscas, last year, we had no food for
the children, all we could get was a donation for the Rosca de Reyes from Donas Venecia and thankfully Mexicoach sponsored the bus.
The moneys we have received have been a lot of help in the past and we have a couple of Nomads that are always there for that, but it's not many, they
can be counted with one hand.
Now this year from the first post we placed the paypal.com with the email address of toydrive2010@ultimatebaja.com because of the fact that we have not confirmed buses nor food donors and we
have way over double the ammount of children than in previous years and we want to make it a memorable trip for them since it will be in Rosarito.
https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&c...
So, yes, we need a lot of toys, toys that we need to slowly bring down to Mexico because of customs rules ad the kind people at Jackson Hewitt in
Chula Vista are once again helping us with the drop off location.
Last year we purchased 20 Dolls and 4 cases of miniature cars and trucks because we didn't have enough toys so the money was used wisely.
I don't know if I've answered the question but yes, we need some funds.
This is not a disaster like a hurricane or a death or a sickness of a known person. It is just 257 needy children that have been adopted in the name
of the people that participate in Baja Nomad that otherwise would probably not get anything for this holiday season.
We have never advertised or posted on other boards but this year we did on 3 others, keeping the name Baja Nomad Dia de Reyes Toy Drive, on talkbaja,
baja4ms and baja artists. and I would like to thank them for their help with that.
Saludos y gracias
Fenando Garcia y familia
[Edited on 12-15-2009 by fdt]
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Really like the art work... who is the artist.. very interesting work 
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bigjohn
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Bump for a good cause!
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fdt
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Really like the art work... who is the artist.. very interesting work |
It doesn't say but this article is were I Got the image from.
http://vivirlatino.com/2008/01/04/feliz-dia-de-reyes-2.php
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bumpity bump
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fdt,
How about some help with suggestions of toys you know were big hits in the past? I always have a hard time picking toys out. The age breakdown is a
start.
thanks,
Ken
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fdt
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
fdt,
How about some help with suggestions of toys you know were big hits in the past? I always have a hard time picking toys out. The age breakdown is a
start.
thanks,
Ken |
Soccer, voley and basket balls. Dolls, cars, Baseball bats, gloves and balls. More bycicles..............
Here are the ages
Ages 3-4 1 boy, 2 girls
Ages 5-6 3 boys 2 girls
Ages 7-8 30 boys, 20 girls
Ages 9-10 35 Boys, 30 girls
Ages 11-12 33 boys, 35 girls
Ages 13-14 20 boys, 20 girls and
Ages 14-15 12 boys and 14 girls
Please help.
Thanks.
Fernando
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Ferna: can the bicycles by gently used or is new the way to go for this event? I presume that all gifts need to be unwrapped? Do you need wrapping
paper, ribbon or do you buy that with the donations.
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fdt
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They can be slightly used and yes unwraped and we need wrapping supplies, please
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tripledigitken
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Dia de Reyes 2007
Here are some of the pictures I took. I think they show the joy that those gifts gave to those children that Christmas! I'll never forget that day.
[Edited on 12-10-2009 by tripledigitken]
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fdt
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Those were actualy 3 years ago. Time flies.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Here are some of the pictures I took. I think they show the joy that those gifts gave to those children that Christmas! I'll never forget that day.
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Read the full story of that red bike HERE on the first page----a beautiful story ---
It had to be a special day and you took some really great photos that capture the moment
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What is this doing on the second page?? Back to the top!
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fdt
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The 4th annual Baja Nomad Dia de Reyes Toy Drive will be held in Rosarito Beach at the Corona Plaza Hotel on January 10, 2010. We have adopted in the
name of all of you Baja Nomads 257 needy children that if not for you all will not have a gift this holiday season. The list is a follows:
Ages 3-4 1 boy, 2 girls
Ages 5-6 3 boys 2 girls
Ages 7-8 30 boys, 20 girls
Ages 9-10 35 Boys, 30 girls
Ages 11-12 33 boys, 35 girls
Ages 13-14 20 boys, 20 girls and
Ages 14-15 12 boys and 14 girls
[Edited on 12-10-2009 by fdt]
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fishbuck
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Wow, that's alot of kids!
I have a kid's bike. It was my son's. Maybe for a 8-10 boy.
I guess I'll need to visit you FDT.
I'll meet you at Sanborn's near the Hili. They have a comfortable lounge!
Anybody else got a
kid's bike they can give?
I might even try to use my PayPal. I have an account but haven't used it for a while.
[Edited on 12-10-2009 by fishbuck]
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Thank you fishbuck, come on everybody, we need a lot of help this year.
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Fernando,
I just want to thank you and your family,staff and anyone else involved !!!!!! God Bless You!! Have a wonderful Christmas!!
Tom
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TBcountry
Fernando,
I just want to thank you and your family,staff and anyone else involved !!!!!! God Bless You!! Have a wonderful Christmas!!
Tom |
Thank you, it's all the people here that donate that make it possible.
Fernando
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Ferna, I may be going to TJ this weekend to have bodywork done on my son's car (don't ask). Perhaps transport some bikes/toys at the same time?
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fdt
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Yes, thank you, we can use the help, there are 4 more bikes ready to come down in San Diego. I will U2U you.
Fernando
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