We have been involved with Feed the Hungry for three years. The school where we teach English, Los Ricos de Abajo, is part of the Feed the Hungry program. Friday night as part of the entertainment, 30 of the school children (about 50% of the student population) performed for the enthusiastic crowd. Prior to the performance we spoke with Lucha, the school principal. She told us the children were very excited and nervous. Many of them didn't sleep well the night before. The children performed three different dances: The Jarabe Tapatio, Los Machetes, and La Danza de Los Viejitos. They were marvelous. We are publishing only a few of the pictures of the children’s performance now because all the Los Ricos volunteer teachers will be given the gift of a private party and dance performance this Wednesday. We hope to have many good pictures to share from that private performance.
We both volunteered to work at the event. We greeted guests, thanked them for supporting Feed the Hungry, and handed out programs. Bob was the best. He had never participated in this manner before and he really enjoyed himself. He even wore a "sash" with the colors of the Mexican flag!
Our good friend, Dianne, has worked tirelessly for this event. She is a Board member of Feed the Hungry and is an amazing woman. Dianne and her husband, Tom, are wonderful people. We are very fortunate to have them as friends and to be involved with Feed the Hungry. We have made many good friends from our involvement and are proud of our volunteer service and fundraising.
The evening was enjoyable and a great time was had by all.
Sounds like a wonderful evening. It is a very worthwhile cause. The pictures were great. I look forward to more after your event Wednesday night.
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