Spreading Holiday Cheer to Underprivileged Kids in the DR
January 2019, Rockland, MA ā Again this year, Robinson Canoās RC24 Foundation partnered with Medicines for Humanity (MFH) to distribute toys to more than 1,000 children living below the poverty level in 12 bateyes (sugar cane communities) surrounding Quisqueya in the San Pedro de Macoris province of the country. This was the fourth year that MFH assisted RC24. To date, organizers estimate that more than 4,100 children have received holiday gifts through these efforts.
This year, Robinson and his mom, Claribel āClaryā Mercedes joined the volunteers to help put smiles on the faces of the children. Elisa Avila, Medicines for Humanityās Dominican Republic Country Coordinator organized the distribution for the bateyes.
About the RC24 Foundation: The mission of the RC24 Foundation is to positively impact the lives of underserved children and communities both locally and globally. The Foundation has established and engaged in various initiatives that expand opportunities for improved outcomes in the areas of youth development and community healthcare.
enero de 2019, Rockland, MA - Nuevamente este aƱo, la FundaciĆ³n RC24 de Robinson Cano se asociĆ³ con Medicines for Humanity (MFH) para distribuir juguetes a mĆ”s de 1,000 niƱos que viven debajo del nivel de pobreza en 12 bateyes (comunidades de caƱa de azĆŗcar) que rodean a Quisqueya en la provincia de San Pedro de Macoris. Este fue el cuarto aƱo en que MFH asistiĆ³ a RC24. Hasta la fecha, los organizadores estiman que mĆ”s de 4,100 niƱos han recibido regalos de navidad a travĆ©s de estos esfuerzos.
Este aƱo, Robinson y su madre, Claribel "Clary" Mercedes se unieron a los voluntarios para ayudar a poner sonrisas en las caras de los niƱos. Elisa Avila, Coordinadora del Pais en la RepĆŗblica Dominicana de Medicines for Humanity organizĆ³ la distribuciĆ³n para los bateyes.
2019 Toy Drive
