Fundraisers for Mama Vilma's Family House and Liberty Children's Home this Month

<><><><> <><><><> <><><><>

Picture by Tacogirl I wanted to help Tacogirl spread the word about two great events happening this month on Ambergris Caye. There will be two fundraiser events benefiting Mama Vilma's Family Home and Liberty Children's Home that you will not want to miss.  Starting this weekend the St. IV and V class at the lsland Academy is having a garage sale on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00am until 12 noon and it  will be located on the lot next to Asian Garden Spa. They need garage sale items, so if you have any donations, they can be dropped off at Asian Garden Spa until now until May 11th. All proceeds of this sale go to Mama Vilma's Family Home and Liberty Children's Home. Mama Vilma’s Family Home provides disenfranchised families and children with temporary housing, food, medical care, counseling and education to foster their connection with the San Pedro community and assist with developing a strong family unit. Liberty Children’s Home is a sanctuary for children in need, providing a natural loving, nurturing environment, and a high standard of education. Situated in Ladyville, on the outskirts of Belize City, Belize, Central America. Liberty is a refuge for abused, neglected and abandoned children from throughout Belize.  It is unique in its commitment to child-centered care and education. Liberty's philosophy has been influenced by the Pikler method of childcare, a well-researched approach developed to prevent the damaging effects of institutionalization on children. Liberty also draws from the Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods that aim for the fullest possible development of the child-centered care. Another fundraiser that you don't want to miss will be Sunday, May 27th.  There will be a BBQ, Silent Auction and Hula-Hooping contest at Pedro's Inn starting at 12 noon (Belize time of course).  Lots of fun for the whole family.  This event is to raise money for the ongoing activities of Liberty Children's Home.  Event sponsors are Pedro's Inn and Island Academy, with special thanks going to Belize Bank.

Gigi, the Lady about Town in San Pedro

Gigi and Brandi heading out on the boat to Mexico.

Brandi loved playing ball on the beach

This morning Bill and I got up early and headed down to the lagoon side of the island to see our friend Gigi and her wiener dog Brandi off to Mexico.  She had lived in Mexico for about two years and then came to San Pedro and had been living here for the last 7 months.  We met Gigi online on Facebook.  When Bill and I moved to San Pedro in January, she came right on over to greet us and welcome us to the island.

We volunteered together for Mama Vilma's Family House.

We went digging for mangroves at the Marco Gonzalez Maya site.

Gigi was definitely the lady about town.  No matter where she went she never met a stranger.  While she had some good times and some bad here in San Pedro....she dearly loved the island.  Gigi was one of kind and will truly be missed on the island by all of her friends.