Becas Vallarta and Agape are mounting one of the most ambitious charity drives that Puerto Vallarta has ever seen. The two charities have joined forces and committed to sell one hundred thousand bracelets (at two dollars each) between now and the end of December. The Cruzada Altruista aims to break away from the crowd of small charity events which have become somewhat overwhelming for us all in recent years. One successful major event shared by two charities will lessen the need for frequently repeated appeals.
City Hall has granted permission for Cruz Altruista to place sales booths at strategic points around the city. Local business sponsors have already started coming forward to adopt these booths or to commit to sell the bracelets on their premises. Special efforts are being made to cover the key locations where tourists arrive or congregate, such as the airport, the cruise docks, the major shopping centers and the Malecon. Locations are still available for more sponsors to participate. The aim is to recover the cost of the bracelets and publicity through the generous support of the sponsors so that all the money collected through the sale of the bracelets will go directly and entirely to the charities.
Becas Vallarta is one of the longest established charities in town. For over forty years it has been awarding scholarships to high achieving children who lack the financial resources to stay in school. Currently they are supporting over three hundred boys and girls in school or university. Agape is relatively new on the scene. Its aim is to provide support to abused or abandoned children. Right now it is concentrating on supporting girls, but plans to broaden its scope to all neglected children and women as funding permits. Between them these two charities provide health, shelter and education to so many deserving young Vallartenses who only need a helping hand to become the successful citizens of tomorrow.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteering to sell bracelets in your business or neighborhood, please contact Buri Gray at 221-5285; Polly Vicars at
223-1371: Carlos and Mariel Fregoso at 221- 0789; Katy Huet and Luis Espinosa at
224- 6777.
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