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Collage of Francisco's Sponsors

Francisco's original sponsors. Given to him on the visit last summer. .

Annual Contributions/SNG/Trip :)

Hi everyone, just a reminder that it is time for Francisco's annual sponsorship
dues if you haven't already made them. Please post to the Yahoo Group Database or let me know when you make a contribution so that I can let Debbie know in order to post this to your account for tax purposes.

Don't forget that we also have a fundraiser to help construct an additional room to Francisco's home, so if you can help in any way, please visit the fundraiser or send me an email. Here is the link to the fundraiser:

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sharon-clyburn/a-room-of-their-own

Also, if you would like to send anything small to Franscisco, please let me know and I can take it with me on the trip at the end of June. Thanks and God bless.

Slowly but Surely!! :)

Hi, I hope that everyone had a wonderful blessed Easter Holiday! We have more wonderful news to share!! Thanks to our latest group member Lori we have now passed the goal to purchase the truck load of gravel and are almost 30% towards out goal for the First Stage of the fundraiser. This now means that we have already raised enough for both the truck load of sand and also one of gravel. Plus, we even have an extra $13.50 which will purchase a bag of cement and a few bricks.

We now only have 34 bags of cement to buy at about $11.00 per bag if anyone is able to help out. And though we also still need 550 bricks, at about 75 cents each hopefully it would really help if someone could buy a couple of bricks at a time. Has anyone ever thought about doing a penny drive at your school, church, or in your neighborhood? Pennies add up and each penny is one step closer to making this vision for Francisco and his family a reality. Slowly but surely we are edging closer to providing Evelyn and Pancho's family with the desperately needed all purpose room.

Thank you for your help and God bless!

Good News on Pancho's Fundraiser!

Hi everyone, we have wonderful news that we are only $23.00 away from raising a truck load of gravel for the family's new room. Wouldn't it be great if we could complete this part over the Easter holiday?!!!

Thanks to all who have donated through the First Giving page and those who have contributed directly to CI. Have a blessed holiday!

Pancho's Gifts from Barbara Finally Arrive!

Hi, we have good news that one of Barbara's DP's arrived in Cartagena for Francisco. Other packages from Barbara have not yet made it but hopefully they will make it too. Francisco received lots of goodies and Evelyn and Samy received goodies as well. Here is the letter from the neighbor who sometimes writes for Francisco, and here is the DP Report. I can't believe how tall Francisco is now!


"Dear Mrs. Barbara.

Thank you for the gift you sent to Francisco, let me tell you that he is very grateful for having received the pictures (photos) the letter, the books, the clothes, the puppet, the toys and a little bag. May God bless you and your family for all the things you have done for us.

Francisco and his family are in good health, and he is doing well in school. With no more to say, I have to say goodbye.

Nira Guzman,

Francisco's neighbour"

DP Contents:

13 photos
1 postcard of Vancouver
1 Easter card
1 blue tank top
1 pair white and navy briefs
1 Collapsible lady-bug Easter tote
contents
1 small rabbit for Sammy
1 pink lamb photo holder for Evelyn
1 dino pencil
1 rubber rabbit
2 packets of chocolate covered mini easter eggs
Three plastic easter eggs
1 colour by numbers preprinted picture and 6 highlighters
1 Dino colouring and activity book
1 Jack and the Beanstalk book in Spanish
misc. stickers
1 Rabbit hand puppet
1 small hand fan

Gifts for Pancho and Family

Gifts for Pancho and Family

These are some of the things that I will take with me on the visit. Pancho will receive a top, Halloween outfit, Canadian flag and mascot, a tiger puzzle, two books, a bumbly ball, an etch a sketch, a Spiderman watch and a Superman ball, markers, drawing tablet, and other items. Evelyn will receive a necklace, silly bandz, undies, and paper doll set. Samy will have a wind up turtle, action figure, and toy car and the baby has a soft blanket, stuffed toys, along with a cute onesy and some pretty outfits. I also plan to take an album that has photos of Pancho and of him with his family.

Trip Updates

Hi everyone,

Plans are being finalized for the trip to Cartagena. I hope to visit Francisco along with three other sponsored children during the week of June 26, Lord willing. All reservations have been made and I am waiting to hear back from Lori concerning the itinerary of the trip. I am to visit Francisco on June 29 and meet his family in his home. I also plan to take Francisco, his sister Evelyn, and little Samy to the arcade for games and food. We have lots of little goodies packed for the kids and I will post photos of what we have so far. Barbara is sending some cute little outfits for new baby along with colorful stuffed toys and other items. Francisco (Pancho) will have a new top and Halloween outfit, books, a little ball, a Canadian flag, a new watch, and other gifts. If you want to send a monetary gift to give to the CI staff for the family, or other small items/cards, please let me know. I also plan to have him pick out something from the mall for about $25 for himself.

Right now, I am trying to figure out how to do my photos on the notebook that I plan to take because I want to take plenty of photos and videos.

Francisco's Fundraiser

Here is a breakdown of Francisco and Evelyn's Fundraiser in three stages, as developed by sponsor Barbara. So far we have a little over $200. Please spread the word to help make this fundraiser a success. Thank you!

Fundraiser

Dear Sponsors of Francisco,

If you would like to make contributions to Francisco's fundraiser through the group account, this is fine. Just let me know when you are sending a contribution in so that I can send this information to Debbie to credit your account. No contribution for this fundraiser is too small. Thank you and God bless.

Visiting Francisco

Hi, it looks like this summer I may be able to spend a day w/Francisco and his
family instead of only having 2 hours as previously planned. My flight schedule
was changed so I will be there an extra day, Lord willing. I hope to possible
visit his home now, take him to the arcade, maybe do a little shopping. If you
would like to send small gifts or a small donation to give to the family, please
send me an email. Thank you and God bless.

Francisco and Tutoring

Some time ago I asked about seeing if Francisco could get a tutor to help him with his school work, since he is repeating the second grade. The report came back and says that Francisco's mother doesn't help the children with their studies and that the children currently rely on a neighbor to help them do their homework. To hire a tutor to help Francisco with his homework would be $58/month with includes homework support, transportation, and monthly reports. The tutor would come to his home Monday-Friday and would report on his progress at the end of the month. If you think that you would like to help out with this need, please send me an email or post. Thank you and God bless.

Fundraiser for Francisco

Hi everyone,

This is a special notice to let you know that we are kicking off a fundraiser to raise funds for an additional room that Francisco and his family can have to improve their living conditions. We are hoping to do this project in stages. The fundraiser is posted on FirstGiving here:

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sharon-clyburn/a-room-of-their-own

So far we have had some contributions and if you can help us out in any way, please visit the fundraising page. Here are additional suggestions for raising funds to help Francisco, that were developed by Barbara. Thank you for your support of Francisco and his family.

Fundraising Tips

If you have computer skills, make a collage of photos of Pancho and Evelyn's family showing the dreadful state of their living conditions and add what we are trying to achieve. Add the list of construction materials required and ask for donations. See below-

1) Keep a jam jar or something similar in your hallway for Pancho and Evelyn's hallway and when going out, transfer loose coins into it. You will be surprised how quickly the odd coins add up. If you have children, get them involved as well.

2) If you belong to a church, why not ask the congregation for assistance to help the family be able to build a room for themselves? You could choose one of the construction items. For example the bricks cost $403.85 and you could ask people to contribute $2.00 or more, per brick.

3) If you teach at school, ask the teachers or kids to help buy one of the smaller items with either a penny drive or a bake sale. Perhaps if you have children at school, you could check with their teacher for a similar idea.

4) If you have a group of friends, consider hosting a brunch or a barbecue on a special day such as Easter, July 4, or during a game. It could even be pot luck, but advise guests ahead of time that it will be for a fundraiser for an additional room.

5) It will soon be spring, so why not get rid of some things you don't need any more in a yard sale displaying your collage and telling neighbors that all proceeds will be going towards the fundraiser. If you have any kids, encourage them to have a lemonade stall or bake some cookies for sale-it will add up.

6) If you work, display your collage to your working colleagues and ask if they can spare a few dollars for the fundraiser.

7) If you are a student, try to get other students involved. Perhaps when the weather is better, organize a run for pledges for the additonal room.

8) If you belong to any other organizations, consider taking your collage and asking for small donations to help this family.

9) If you have a medical condition and live near a hospital, check to see if they are offering cash to participate in a study. I receive $20.00 for blowing in a tube!!

See what ideas you can think of, even if you are financially challenged yourself.



Thanks again and God bless!

Francisco's Letter

Here is Francisco's letter. What a beautiful picture he drew and colored!

Photos of Franciso with his SNG Gifts

Hi everyone,

New photos came today of Francisco with his SNG gifts! These gifts are the result of the First Giving Fundraiser that we did back around Oct./Nov. These are the items that he received as listed on the SNG report.

5 Pajamas, short pants, jacket
1 Blender
1 Bed sheets
3 Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
2 Snacks, milk
1 Shoes

It says "Francisco and his family are very grateful for this gift. Francisco de Jesus received clothing and shoes to dress well, some food supplies to eat well and be healthy, a blender to prepare delicious juices, an oral kit and bed sheets.

His mother wrote:

"Dear Sponsor:

I hope that you and your family are in good health as my family and I are. This letter is the thank you for the gift that you gave him which he could buy: a pair of shoes, blender, a set of sheets, groceries, and clothes. My family and I are very grateful for the gift. This year he is going to be in 2nd grade of elementary school. I am so happy.

Francisco Herra's Mom says goodbye with a lot of affection."


I will post the report and letter and little later. God bless.

Entrance to the Home

Francisco's Home Condition

Here is a video which shows the living conditions of Francisco's home and we are thinking that the room to be added would consist of enclosing the storage area seen in this video. Steve wanted to also do something to the walkway at the entrance of the home but the CI staff says that this would not be feasible since the home is on a hill and mud would still run into the home. However, Barbara and I also think that putting something up like a wall in the front might work.

Completing the Fundraiser in Stages

This was shared by Barbara, one of Francisco's sponsors:

It would probably be best to do the fund-raising in three separate stages.

1) The foundation and concrete flooring which would require the following.
a truck load of sand - $171.98
rocks - $127.47
35 bags of cement
though all might not be
needed for the floor alone $388.46

Total costs for materials $687.91
Plus a rough estimate of
labour costs. - $312.09
- Approximate Grand Total- $1,000.00

If each group member would be able to donate an extra $35.00 say in April that would raise $420.00 and if Steve Hogan could manage $580.00, that would raise the required first installment.

Total $1,000.00

If that is not feasible and each person can only afford $30.00 that would equal.
- $360.00
Plus matching amount from Steve -
$360.00

Total - $720.00

If fewer bags of cement were purchased that might just be enough to make a start. Having so many bags of cement lying around might make it irresistable for poor people wanting to steal for profit.


Barbara also suggested that we try to raise funds through our church, school, or local store for example.

"When/if you get any ideas from the other group members could you also add my last suggestion of perhaps taking on one of the items as an individual fund-raiser either the bricks, sand or small rocks, cement, etc., If some one belongs to a church with a congretion of say 200 and they ask each person to donate a mere $2.00 that would pay for the bricks!! Plus any other ideas that occurr to you or others. e.g. having a spare change jar which soon adds up." Barbara


I think that this is a great idea! Other possibilities are putting the fundraiser on First Giving or Aura's House to gather more contributions.

Please post here or on the Yahoo group if you have other suggestion or ideas to help this family! Thank you so much!

Breakdown of the Costs for the Room Construction

Here is the breakdown of the room construction materials and labor construction material:


1 truck of sand $ 171.98
1 truck of small rocks $ 127.47
35 bags of cement $ 388.46
47 rods $ 157.69
15 roof sheets $ 192.31
4 kilos of black wire $ 6.59
8 boxes of small nails $ 7.14
40 roof hooks $ 4.95
550 bricks $ 403.85
IVA tax: $ 168.68
Subtotal Construction material: $ 1,629.12
Labor hand: $ 1,060.44
Subtotal construction material and labor hand: $ 2,689.56
Plus 10% (provisional fund) $ 269.00
Total: $ 2,958.56

We Need Your Help!

Hi everyone,

I have emailed most of you to see if you might be interested in helping out
with a new fundraiser for Francisco. We are wanting to add an additional room
to Francisco's home, especially now that his new baby sister is here. Steve,
his sister's sponsor, inquired to see how much the construction might cost,
after learning that building a new walkway into the home would not be feasible
at this time.

With 13 people in the home now that the new baby has arrived, Francisco's family
really needs some additional space. The details for the room construction will be posted next, and we are thinking of possibly doing the fundraiser in stages.

Steve will match any funds that can be raised. If you are interested in helping
out with this fundraiser in any way, please let me know! We could really use
your help although I know that times are tough financially for just about
everyone.

Thank you for all that you have done to help make life better for Francisco. God bless.

Shana
Co-ordinator

Francisco and Family Photos!

Francisco's family photos came last week, and includes his newborn baby sister :) She is really cute and chubby. She has not been added to the CI Family Report yet. Francisco is 7 years old and is anemic, but he is looking healthier in these photos. I am glad to see him smiling. Franciso is sponsored by a group of us CI sponsors. Evelyn, who also has a sponsor, is so tall and little Samy looks so serious :) I am hoping to visit Franciso and Evelyn (maybe little Samy) on the visit to Cartagena in July :)

New Photos of Franciso and his Family!

Francisco's family photos came today and includes his newborn baby sister :) She is really cute and chubby. I'll check the CI site to see if it is updated to show her name. Franciso is looking great and so are all of the kids. Evelyn is so tall and little Samy looks so serious :)

Francisco with his MAC gifts :)

Updates on Francisco!

Hi everyone,

Today the educational and medical reports for Francisco came along with his MAC
photos. There are a couple of things that are concerns. Francisco is reported to be
suffering from anemia and has been given medication and vitamins. I also talked
to a CI staff member who says that he has been given further nutritional
supplements if he needed this, meaning that he has been put on the feeding program if it was needed.

Francisco is also having to repeat the second grade and his report says that his
grades are fair and he likes grammar. He has not received any educational
benefits because he is new to the sponsorship program. Francisco is not
receiving any extra help with his school work, so I asked the CI staff member to
see if tutoring might be an option for him. He is putting in a request to see if
it is. Francisco's school is large and has a library and sport court. It says
that approximately 20 sponsored children attend the school. Francisco walks to
school and it takes about 20 minutes for him to walk to school.

I also asked if he has received his SNG and was told that the family has not
received it yet. It will probably be soon because Debbie told me that the money
had been transferred.

I will post his MAC photos in his album along with the letter from the
volunteer. His letter is addressed to "Mr. Mac" :)

Dear Mr. Mac,

I hope what you receive this letter you are well in health in union with your
family. Francisco is well in health. He won the school year. We are very
proud of him because he is a very intelligent child. We pray to God to bless
and take care of him. ( I like this statement but it concerns me because of his
anemia) We thank you for your support. We received your gift, three books, a box
of crayons, a pair of socks, two cars, a little ball, two stuffed dolls, a
coloring book and play doh. Thank you. I say goodbye.

Clara Maria Campo Forrecilla

Our little guy is not smiling in his photos and maybe it is because he is weak.
Look at his thin arms. Hopefully, now that he is getting nutritional supplements
and medicine, he will get better. God bless.

Barbara's Easter Package to Francisco

Hi, here is a list of the items that Barbara is sending to Francisco and his siblings for Easter:

1 plain blue tank top for Francisco
1 pair of white briefs
1 collapsible Easter Tote
Contents
1 dinosaur pencil with dino-rabbit top erasor
1 small stuffed bunny with S on top for Sami
1 small pink gift card lamb for Evelyn with photo of herself and Steve.
1 white rubber rabbit
1 blue and 1 pink plastic egg with package of candies in each one.
1 small plastic football egg container
1 - Yellow rabbit hand puppet.

1 Colouring and Activity book
5 printed pages for paint by numbers with 6 coloured highlighters
A few pages of stickers

1 Jack and the Beanstalk reading book
1 small Oma? Elmer? Simpson hand fan and two batteries.

1 Easter card, 1 postcard of Vancouver and 13 photos.


Let's hope and pray that this package makes it to them!! There are some really neat and educational items in here that I know the kids would enjoy and benefit from. Thanks Barbara!

Hi

Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that it is okay to send individual gifts and letters of your own to Francisco. We can do group donations and individual donations for him. If you ever feel like you would like to post or share on the group or blog, please do not hesitate. We are hoping to be able to do a SNG for him this year to help redo the walkway to the home and possibly add an additional room to help with storage. We are waiting to hear back from CI on this, so if you think that you might be interested in helping out with this, please check upcoming posts and feel free to add feedback. We hope to see photos soon of Francisco with his MAC Christmas gifts soon!

Updates

Debbie provided this information yesterday after I inquired to make sure the health and education reports were requested, as well as family photos and to see if his fundraiser funds had been sent:

"With regard to Francisco, we requested health and education reports on 12/15/2010; a family photo on 12/28/2010; and we transferred the $185.00 from FirstGiving on 1/12/2011."

Visit to Colombia

Hi everyone, I am hoping to visit Cartagena this summer and I want to see Francisco and his family. The visit is to take place the second week in July. I will know more definitely in the upcoming months, but I plan to have a 1/2 day visit with him at the center and then take him to the arcades with Evelyn and Samy. If you would like to send letters and small gifts by me to Francisco, please let me know. Thanks and God bless.

Francisco's Fourth Letter

Francisco's Fourth Letter

Hi Sponsors of Francisco,

Today a new letter from Francisco's aunt arrived. I thought that the envelope contained his photos from one of his packages that has arrived, but it was a letter in response to a letter written to him. Was it you Lynn Marie, Barbara, or Melinda because his aunt mentions that he likes soccer too.

It's strange though because it also contained the little slip that says that his this letter was for his special needs gift and that photos were contained. I will check with Debbie or on Monday with the CI office to see what happened. When I checked last week, I learned that he has received 2 packages but that the CI office was waiting for a letters and photos from the field office.

Francisco's letter says:

Dear Sponsors,

I hope you are well. Let me tell you that Franciso is very happy to be your sponsored child and we are happy to write to you. Thanks for sponsoring him. He is going to school and he is in the second grade and your letter made him very happy and you have something in common with him; he likes soccer a lot too and he likes to watch cartoons in his free time. Thanks for all you do for him. Thanks for this opportunity.

God bless you,

Sincerely,

Francisco's aunt

*****************************************************
On the back of the letter, his aunt checked that he like beaches, goes out once a month and likes to eat chicken, beef, fish, and pork (all checked :) ) He connected dots on his picture.





If you want me to email a copy to you, just post. I will try to email it to everyone if I get a chance. Have a good weekend :)

Family Report Update

Hi everyone, today I checked Francisco's Family Report and now it shows that the family income has increased to $75 month. He also has an older brother listed on the report and his name is also Francisco. He is listed as 18 years old. I am wondering about the exact relationship because Francisco's mom seems to be pretty young to have a child this age. Anyway, I will check a little later on this. Francisco has gained 3 pounds and he has grown an inch :)

When I talked to a CI staff member recently, I learned that Francisco has received one package in November, so hopefully we will receive new photos of him with gifts soon :) God bless.

Delay in Gifts

Unfortunately Francisco has not yet received his gifts from Barbara. We are checking and hoping that all of of the beautiful birthday and Christmas gifts that she sent will make it! If you plan to send anything to Francisco, please post to the group or blog so that we can keep track of when he is receiving gifts. He should be receiving his MAC Christmas package soon as well as the Christmas cards. God bless.

Educational and Medical Reports

This week, I will put in a request for an educational and medical report for
Francisco. I especially want to see the medical report since he was so thin in
the group photo take a couple of years ago. I will post this as soon as it
arrives. Have a good day!

Fundraiser Goal Reached!

Thanks to many generous donations, Francisco's Fundraiser has been completed. The family will be able to get food and a blender. Francisco will receive new clothes, shoes, and bed sheets. A few days ago Debbie said that the family will receive the items in January. Thanks to everyone who contributed to make this fundraiser a big success!

Christmas Cards

I'm sending out Francisco's Christmas cards this weekend along with cards for
Evenlyn, Samy, Mom, Aunt Julia, and his neighbor Edwin who has written for
Francisco. Is anyone else sending Christmas cards to Francisco?

Francisco's Fundraising Goal Has Been Reached!! :)

Yaaaay!!1 Hi everyone, we have reached the First Giving fundraising goal for Francisco and his family. Thank you to everyone who participated. This will make a wonderful Christmas Gift!! I am so happy that this was finished before Christmas :) Photos of the items received by Francisco and his family will be posted here and on the Yahoo Group page. He will also be receiving MAC Christmas gifts soon. This should be a happy Christmas for this little fellow. God bless all!

http://www.firstgiving.com/franciscospage

Francisco's Fundraiser

Hi everyone, so far we have $135 towards Francisco's fundraiser. If you would like to contribute please visit his page. This would make a great Christmas gift for him and his family. Thank you!!


http://www.firstgiving.com/franciscospage

Payments

Hi everyone, Debbie thinks that 2 extra payments have been applied to Francisco's account. If you had made a payment for the year and you don't see your name in the contribution history section of his account, please send me an email. Thanks!

shanaraya@yahoo.com

Francisco's Third Letter

Francisco with First Package!

Francisco with First Package!

New Photos have Arrived!

Hi everyone, the photos of Francisco with his introductory gifts and photo album of his sponsors have arrived! I will post them into the photo album. He looks really cute and happy with his gifts. Don't you all just love his sharp haircut? :) Photos of 3 of his sponsors are displayed, so sorry if you don't want us to see your beautiful pic!! :) Here is the letter and I am not sure who it is written by, maybe his aunt but it has "mother" checked.

Dear S. Clyburn,

Cordial greetings to everybody. Francisco, me, and his mom, are very happy because we have this group of wonderful sponsors like you. We are well, he is going to school. He received the gift that you sent him, the photo album and the message is very beautiful, coloring book, the letter, 1 card, 1 puppet, 1 set of crayons, 3 pairs of socks, 3 sunglasses, 2 magic boards, 1 set of scratch and sketch, 2 sharpeners, 1 T-shirt, 1 stickers album, 1 set of pencils. Thank you for everything you do for me and my family. Good bye.

Karina Cervantes

Francisco's Second Letter (Back)

This is the back of Francisco's letter. The section marked says that he likes the beaches most in Cartagena. He likes to eat pork and he goes out once a month. His best friend's name is Luis.

A new letter arrived from Francisco today and it was written by a neighbor named Edwin Torrenegra Rodondo. It says:

Dear Sponsors:

Cordial greetings and let me tell you that he is grateful for having sponsors like you. You are wonderful. He would like to see you and to be able to share with you many nice moments. He got your letter and he is very happy. With no more to tell, Francisco's neighbor.

Edwin Torrenegra Redondo

This is the front of the letter.

Francisco's Gift Package

These are gift packages ordered for Francisco from some of his sponsors. It was sent out this week through the Make a Change fundraiser site.

Christmas Gifts

Barbara plans to send these gifts to Francisco for Christmas!


1 small maroon coloured box
1 Puss in Boots colouring and activitiy book.
1 Gold coloured T-shirt for F.
1 Dark blue athletic T for Sammi
1 small revolving world globe so that he can see where his sponsors live
6 coloured highlighters
Small blue Xmas tin containing
1 small Mickey Mouse for Sammi
1 Olympic zip puller for Evelyn
1 U.S. spinning wand
1 light up yo-yo
1 light on blue plastic ball
1 small play-do
1 moose tipped pencil
1 Santa hat
plus 5 postcards and several

Francisco's SNG

Hi everyone, today the project field office report for Francisco's SNG arrived. A few of us had inquired about whether or not the family would benefit from an IGP. Here is the report:

After consulting with Franciso and his family, his field worker determined that it would not be feasible at this time to provide the family with an income generating project. They do not have any prior experience in this area and do not feel confident in running a successful business. However, the family does have the following needs at this time:

Clothing
Food
Set of bed sheets
Shoes
Blender


Total Cost: $200.00

I hope this information is helpful to you. If you would like to provide these items for Francisco, please attach a note to your gift stating your intentions. This will help ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes.

I want you to know that if you decide to provide for Francisco's special needs, I will ask that pictures be taken of your child with the items he receives so that you can share in his delight. Again, thank you for helping Francisco. Through sponsorship, you're making a lasting difference in his life.

Sincerely,
Bertha Mangum

______________________________________________________________



If anyone would like to contribute to this SNG, please post or send me an email. It might make a nice Christmas gift. If we can't do the $200, maybe we could do clothes, shoes, for Francisco, and some food. Remember that there are 12 people living in the home and we are sponsoring Francisco. God bless.

Francisco's First Letter

Francisco's First Letter

Francisco's first letter came today. He is sponsored by a group of CI sponsors. His aunt Julia wrote for him because he is too young to write. She says:



Dear Sponsors, I hope you are well in health. This is Julia, Francisco's aunt, he is too young (to write). Thanks for sponsoring him. He is very happy and he would like to know more about you. He is going to school and he is on a school break at the moment. He likes to play soccer on his vacations with his friends. He is a fan of the local soccer team, Real Cartagena. Now we say goodbye and thank you again for you support. With no more, Julia, Francisco's aunt.


On the back of the letter, Francisco wrote his number 5's. Boxes were checked which shows that his favorite music is Champeta. His favorite month is December; favorite sport is soccer; and his best friend's name is Reynaldo. We hope to be getting new photos of him soon