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Following the devastating effects of tropical storm Lidia in Los Cabos, the LCCF team is ready to help those in most need. There is no rainfall record of this magnitude since 1933 and more than 60% of the water Harvey left in Houston last week. The water destroyed homes and cars and paralyzed our communication by road.
We will join DIF's coordination efforts by inviting our community to donate water, food, toiletries and clothing at the San José and San Lucas collection centers and to volunteer there as well, just as we will.
Share this information with your near circle in case there is someone who would like to donate, so that we have resources available to allocate to the most pressing needs, once we identify them.
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WE CONTINUE TO FORM BONDS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE:
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| Annual meeting of programs benefited by LCCF. |
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At LCCF we believe in teamwork, which is why we support and partner with other local, public and private organizations that focus on the health needs of children in Baja California Sur.
On August 4 we met with representatives of 24 programs that will have benefited from our foundation during the 2017-2018 period. In addition to providing funds to these programs, we monitor and strengthen them throughout the year, offering advice in different areas to achieve greater impact together. We all have one common goal:
Better quality of life for children in BCS!
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Click here to read the recently published article from Gringo Gazette.
We invite you to search their biweekly publications, where you will find updated information about LCCF and the programs that we support this cycle. Thank you Gringo Gazette for your willingness to help us communicate our mission and change the world, one child at a time!
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NATIONAL SOCIAL WORKER DAY:
On August 21, we celebrate Social Workers in Mexico.
Social workers play a vital role in linking patients with the associations we support in health issues. It is a discipline that promotes social development, cohesion and change.
Many thanks to all the social workers for their dedication!
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Bibiana Cruz and Nehiva Arauza, social workers in pediatric oncology and cardiology at Salvatierra Hospital.
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MEET DR. POZO
Dr. César Fireth Pozo, Pediatric Allergist/Inmunologist from the Children's Hospital of Mexico, was named Subdirector of Training and Research at Salvatierra Hospital in July 2017. This year, his area has a continued training program for pediatric doctors and nurses from all over the state, which is supported by our foundation.
"Teamwork: foundations, doctors and health services help us provide patients with high-level care by using early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, avoiding complications, and improving the quality of life for patients. Thanks to LCCF, we have been able to diagnose, treat and refer patients with complex diseases who would have died in years past, giving them an opportunity to survive."
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ANOTHER MIRACLE OF LIFE
Miah, from Cabo San Lucas, entered the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit (UHOP) at Salvatierra Hospital in July 2014, having been diagnosed with Leukemia at 2 years old. Today, after 3 years of treatment, this brave warrior is now under surveillance.
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A VERY SPECIAL CASE
Julian Moisés, 14 years old, was born in San José del Cabo with congenital glaucoma, and he has had to undergo several eye surgeries since birth.
Unfortunately, at 6 years old he had an accident and lost his right eye. This, however, has not prevented Moisés from practicing his passion: playing the piano.
Since June 2016, we started Special Cases as a division of our Spirit of Hope program within LCCF, in which we support the children in our state in critical conditions. On this occasion, Moisés was given financial support to receive a corneal transplant surgery in La Paz, thus saving his left eye. The surgery was successful and Moisés is currently in recovery. "The least I can do is to say thank you," he said after the surgery.
Congratulations, Moisés, we hope to see you back at the piano soon!
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115 REASONS TO CELEBRATE
Congratulations to the local medical team for saving another life! Itzel, an 8-year-old Pescadero resident, received successful heart surgery from the Salvatierra Hospital team last August. Her surgery was number 115 of the
Pediatric Cardiology Program supported by our foundation,
which was accredited in January by the Federal Health Ministry to receive funds form the public medical insurance
Seguro Popular.
Together we continue to work so that no BCS child lacks cardiology care!
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YOUR CONTRIBUTION SAVED LIVES!
Many thanks to all the clients of Soriana and City Club Los Cabos! Our foundation was able to raise $174,236.60 pesos (USD $9,752) during the months of June and July.
These funds will be used to purchase specialized medical care equipment for critically ill newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (UCIN) of Salvatierra Hospital, which will benefit an estimated 350 children per year from throughout Baja California Sur.
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AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AND SUPPLIERS AT
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Do you have a business in Baja California Sur? Are you interested in joining us as a Proud Partner in this campaign? Write to elena@loscaboschildren.org for more information.
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NEW PROUD PARTNERS LEARNING ABOUT OUR WORK
Visiting Salvatierra Hospital, one experiences firsthand the positive impact of joining our cause to improve the health of the children in our state. Join us and become a spokesperson for our mission!
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PREVENTION: WORKING TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN
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Marisa Comella speaking on behalf of civil society organizations.
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On August 16, 2017, Marisa Comella, our Executive Director, representing civil society, together with the President in BCS of the National Chamber of Commerce, representing the private sector, and the President of the State Commission of Human Rights in BCS, expressed their commitment to end violence against children and adolescents before the governor of the state, Carlos Mendoza; Ricardo Bucio, Executive Secretary of the National System for the Comprehensive Protection of Children and Adolescents of the federal government; and Dora Giusti,
Chief of Child Protection for UNICEF, which promotes this global alliance.
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
World Health Organization
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LCCF WITH GIVE+ AT LOS CABOS OPEN
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THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES
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During the week of the Los Cabos Open, our foundation was present at the H+ Hospital booth to promote the GIVE+ campaign and solicit donations from attendees for this hospital's charity program in Los Cabos.
In addition, 3 children who have benefited from the programs of our foundation, along with their siblings, had the opportunity to participate in Kids Day. Among them was Santiago, who received a heart surgery last May.
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Desafío 60 is a program by the Los Cabos Health Department that promotes nutrition and physical activity in different areas of Los Cabos. This month, in Las Palmas, Cabo San Lucas, we recognized Emir and Raúl's effort.
The challenge was also taken up in the area of Pablo L. Martínez in San José del Cabo.
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ARE YOU OUR DONOR? HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU BETTER
At LCCF we seek to enrich and strengthen our relationships with donors, and your information is very valuable in improving that connection. Please help us by answering the questions below:
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With your valuable donation you are giving the children of Los Cabos and all of Baja California Sur the opportunity to live!
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