There were words of hope and wisdom from current scholarship students who are now in various universities throughout the country. Strange, but touching converstions took place between the English speaking Foundation members and the Spanish speaking students. These conversations, filled with empathy and love, breached language and age barriers. And of course there was the traditional food and music present at any gathering of more than two in this hospitable country. This is a group of dedicated American, Mexicans, and Canadians who put their money and their work where their mouths are.
All work is contributed by foundation memebers and their friends.
Most supplies and services are begged or borrowed. Hundreds of Puerto Vallarta youngsters have reached their educational goals throughout the more than thirty years of effort put forth by this Foundation. When he first received his scholarship, he wanted to be a doctor. A teacher friend of Juan's told him about a school he had started in Mismaloya, tiny pueblo on the outskirts of Vallarta. This school, not yet official, will be taken over by the Mexican goverment when it reaches specified standards.