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Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by T. Tim on December 4, 2020, 9:53 am

As Christmas approaches many of us are looking for ways to share our good fortune within the community of La Manzanilla. Can we please use this thread for giving suggestions?

What community improvement projects accept donations and how do we donate?

Also what programs are available to help individuals in need and how do we donate to them?

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Jeanne on December 4, 2020, 9:57 am, in reply to "Christmas is a time for Giving "

We are always accepting donations for the ambulance. There are a number of ways to make your donation. You can give it to the bookstore, to Laura at the Lab, or to Mayan at La Manzanilla Homes, or--always--directly to me. If you are out of the area, I've found Western Union works best.

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Galeria La Manzanilla on December 4, 2020, 11:50 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hi Tim, we have a Medical Emergency Found for locals, you can find me in the Gallery 11-2 MOnday to Saturday or email me at abigahil.ramos@gmail.com call or whatsapp at 315-104-9489
Abigahil Ramos

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Valerie D on December 5, 2020, 8:42 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

There is also a drive for TOYS! The children need to be remembered, especially during this extremely trying time for them. You can buy toys and leave them at The Lab with Laura or with me. If you are out of the area you can donate to the drive to my email address (valerie.denford@gmail.com).

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Lee Davey on December 8, 2020, 7:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hi Tim. We have an amazing dog rescue center here in need of funds. Second Chance Dog Rescue has been run tirelessly by Valentin Fernandez for 6 years now. Valentin and the rescue centre lost almost everything from the flooding with Hurricane Hernan. He has recently acquired some land but is in need of funds to help him with the rebuild. You can find him on Facebook or email me at - leeinlamanz11@gmail.com and I will be happy to forward you more information.

Thank you so much for your compassion.

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by T. Tim on December 8, 2020, 5:09 pm, in reply to "Christmas is a time for Giving "

Is anyone collecting for people in need of food?
Education needs?
Kids sports?
Animal sanctuary?
Abby please tell us how anyone can contribute for individual emergency medical needs.

Is anyone else collecting for projects that better our community and / or the lives of individuals within the community?

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by T. Tim on December 8, 2020, 5:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

The causes listed to date are all really good causes.
I wonder how many good causes we, as a community, can list?

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Posted by Cruz G, cruzio13@gmail.com on December 9, 2020, 10:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hola, Tim. People care in LM and we are blessed with many persons and projects who help this community and individuals. Those sharing are both local residents, expats and visitors.

I would like to tell about the needs of three LM residents that could use some help and support this season and Christmas:

-Everardo, 83 years old and with no family here, has sat at his doorway all day long for two years, facing into the street to hear because he can't see and he prepares his food by touch and feel. At 17 he lost one eye and the remaining eye has developed a cataract, rendering him basically blind. For a person in his situation, he is in tact and clear. I am so surprised that he hasn't gone crazy. He complains quietly of being so bored.

Everardo needs a cataract operation of course but minimally he needs prepared Mexican meals, social interaction and assistance.

-Agustin, the bicycle repair person, has one leg. Even so he would ride a bike, though falling often. A few months ago he took a really bad fall and injured his lower back enough that it put him out of commission. With loss of income and the Covid-19 economy, he was forced to sell his bike.

He had a wonderful massage on the beach and has mended enough now that he could ride and we could see him in town again, but alas he has no bike. Me thinks he could use a three wheeler which would maybe keep him safer from hitting the dirt all the time.

-Rita, our beloved storyteller and friend, is going on home dialysis right now as I share her story and need. She can use help with both the hospital bill and the daily expense coverage of 4 procedures per day, starting once she gets home. Any financial help would be appreciated.

Gracias for listening,

Cruz

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Galeria La Manzanilla on December 17, 2020, 2:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

La Catalina foundation is looking for schoolarship sponsors.
To contribute to the Emergency fund, stop by the Galería La Manzanilla Perula #83 block and an half up from Palapa Joe and leave your donation, soon we will have our anual Efren's painting raffle, you help buying a ticket. Sorry I didn't got back to you sooner some how didn't got the notification

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Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Jacqueline Walters on December 8, 2020, 6:03 pm, in reply to "Christmas is a time for Giving "

HI Tim. Donaldo from la Catalina Edcuation Foundation is just about to post on the message board 7 or so students who have applied for scholarships, so folks could support and encourage students to stay in school if they wanted to.
Information on the students is on the www.lacatalinafoundation.org

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Stephanie on December 8, 2020, 7:55 pm, in reply to " Christmas is a time for Giving "

Well since you asked....we at Otra Vez are setting aside funds to put into a community used structure that has been abandoned for the last 10 years! Yesterday I talked with a local architect to go see the project and report back if the existing foundation can be used!

This is going to be mainly a volunteer project to house various groups from the elderly who used to meet there, musical lessons, at one time a place for women to sew...and sew on!

I have lined up many volunteers with one local hardware store supplying materials at a deep discount and various workers to volunteer their time or reduced wages! Tree folks are doing work for free and have the demolition team lined up for free and cart it away...
however there will always be some needs to be met financially!

If you have any interest in this project please contact me here or at swunner@earthlink.net....thank you for your interest in the community!

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Myranda O' on December 10, 2020, 7:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hi Tim, I am the designated spokesperson for the "Hania needs a new wheelchair" fund. We are a group of musicians that raise funds for medical needs for individuals in LA Manzanilla. Hania is a 16 year old girl who was born with CP and she has spent her life in her chair. The fund also helps the family's other medical costs. You can donate to me directly or to Cruz. We have a PayPal donate button on our website https://triskele9.wixsite.com/triskele You can read more about Hania and her family. My email is:triskele@shaw.ca Thank you to all the people who have and continue to donate.

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Daniel H on December 10, 2020, 7:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

According to David they were giving one away tonight on the beach, did you know about that or try for it?

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Stephanie on December 13, 2020, 5:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Cruz...have written you several emails but no response back! Am wondering how much you have for Hanna and how much is needed for her new wheelchair? You can respond here or call me, 315-351-7251...think we at Otra Vez can help you at!

About Telin, years ago, maybe 15...the bookstore paid for a prosthesis that he never wore often even after several adjustments! Wonder if that is an option still or if Urbano could use his skills and make him a custom three wheeler! He is pretty genius at those types of creations! We could help there as well!

Thanks!

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Cruz G on December 13, 2020, 9:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hola, Stefania. I just pulled up one of your e-mails as it was hiding, I don't know where, lol.

Yes, of course, I would like to meet with you. Would Wednesday sometime work for you?

I thought my idea of a three-wheeler for Tilin, he prefers the name Agustin, was a practical one but Agustin has informed me differently for two reasons.

He says a three wheeler would be too hard for him to ride because of having just the one leg. Another problem is that he would have trouble getting a three-wheeler into his apartment for safekeeping. He can manage a two-wheeler.

However, I would like to change his need/request to a mattress. He saw a mattress destined for Rita on my truck and said he could use a new one because the springs are coming out on his. He has had his present mattress for only three years but he got it used from El Tamarindo. A better mattress would help his back.

And, lets talk about his prosthesis. Thank you for responding. Cruz

PS: Hania's (I spell it this way because I don't have the right Spanish n) new wheel chair will need adapting and has to be extra sturdy to meet her needs. We estimate its cost at $38,000 pesos. I'll get back to you after I confer with Myranda on what $ is on hand, she may have collected more.

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Cruz G on December 13, 2020, 9:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hola. On Friday I received a $600 peso donation for Rita and this went towards a much needed new mattress for when she gets home from the hospital. Thank you, mandala teacher. Cruz

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Stephanie on December 14, 2020, 7:59 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Cruz, please check your emails! Thanks!

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Posted by Cruz G on December 14, 2020, 11:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hola, Stefania. Hania's wheel chair fund has 19,996 pesos, just short of 20,000 pesos, with the goal of raising $36,000 pesos for the chair.

We have found a mattress for Tilin and he found and purchased a usable bike with money he received from the Governor's storm victim fund. So, these two needs of Tilin are taken care of.

And Rita is all set too for the time being. She will be in a PV hospital for at least 2 - 3 weeks. Her brother, a PV resident, is covering her care. Rita's son, Alfredo, stays as caregiver/nurse's aid in her room. He was able to take a leave of absence from his job at a local LM hardware store but is loosing needed income.

Before this, Rita was scheduled to return home last Saturday from a hospital in Manzanillo. But it was discovered that she needed additional tests and treatments, including blood transfusions which the hospital couldn't supply.

When Rita returns to LM, and we pray she does, her family here will need help in covering her daily 4 dialysis procedures which will come to about 600 pesos per day.

Today we requested help from DIF in the form of a wheel chair and porta-potty. They took the request under consideration. Cruz

PS: Rita is weak but in relatively good spirits although she has begun to feel like a pin cushion.

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by david dagoli on December 15, 2020, 8:47 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hola Cruz, saludos! We'd like for donate to Hania''s wheelchair- where do we leave the money?

We will help Rita too when she returns. She is one one of the sweetest women we have ever met, and a valued elder in this community. Salúdala de nos parte.

Feliz Navidad!

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Katherine on December 15, 2020, 11:03 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

We would also like to donate to Hania’s wheelchair... please let us know how to get the money to you...

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Valerie D on December 15, 2020, 12:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Cruz -I have a port-a-potty Rita can borrow when she returns. I can get it to her house when she returns.

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Stephanie on December 15, 2020, 3:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Cruz as per our conversation yesterday, is she getting the electric wheel chair or the standard upgrade?

WeI can take donations for Hanna at the bookstore if you would like as we are open every day which makes it easy for people to drop by...does that work for you?

Also folks from the North can donate through OXXO if they would like to help out!

Otra Vez will donate 4,000 pesos to Hania’s chair thanks to all the donations and sales we have had recently!

Let me know what works...s

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Re: Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Cruz G, cruzio13@gmail.com on December 15, 2020, 10:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

All I can say is WOW for Rita, Hania, Tilin and Everardo!

Yes, you can drop off donations for Hania at the bookstore and thank you, Stephanie, for the collection offer and the donation. Hania and family will be very pleased.

As for Rita Guzman, you can drop off donations to her account at Caja Solidaria, our little bank north of the Pharmacy on Maria Asuncion. I will post her account # tomorrow. Or call me at 315 108 9280 and I will gladly pick up your donation.

Thank you for your offer of the pp, Valerie, and we'll take you up on it. I'll contact you next week for arrangements. And also thank you for helping Everardo with a monthly dispensa. I will ask him if he needs shelving and soap. Also, he does like animal crackers, lol.

JH, I will catch up with you tomorrow or Thursday and thank you.

Tilin will have a very good night's sleep on his new mattress and all those old coils will miss poking him. Much appreciation to those involved, you know who you are.

Gracias and light to all, couldn't be done without you.

Cruz

PS: The estimate for Hania's wheel chair is for a sturday, light, adapted manual one that she can propel. A decision on manual vs motorized has not been made.

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Re:Rita informtion/ Christmas is a time for Giving

Posted by Cruz G on December 16, 2020, 3:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas is a time for Giving "

Hola, David, Debbie and Katherine. You can take donations for Rita to the Caja Popular. Just give her name, Rita Guzman, to the clerk and she will put it into her account.

And do me a favor of leaving your name and donation amount with the Caja clerk, perhaps on the receipt that they give you, so I can keep track and report.

Or call me for a pick-up. Muchisimas gracias on behalf of Rita, Cruz

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