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#GivingTuesday
is the day in which the world unites to give. A global movement that seeks to encourage and multiply the good actions of people, driven by the strength of social media and collaboration.
This year, #GivingTuesday is celebrated on November 28th. On this day, more than 100 countries around the world, thousands of businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and families will participate by donating in cash, collecting goods or volunteering for a good cause in the community.
Be part of the movement!
Click here and save children with LCCF.
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A CANCER REGISTRY IS CREATED FOR BCS
LCCF currently supports five programs that focus on childhood cancer in BCS. The newest one involves a collection of cancer data for the whole state: Registro de Cancer de BCS, A.C.
In April 2017, the Mexican Senate approves an amendment to the General Health Law, with the creation of the National Cancer Registry, that will allow to measure and control its impact in our society, understanding its causes and incidence in the country to apply better diagnoses and optimal care.
The project of a population-based cancer registry in the state of BCS may be the first statewide in the country. Learn more about this association in
our blog.
In BCS, malignant tumors are the second highest cause of mortality in children between 5 and 14 years of age.
Source: INEGI, Encuesta Intercensal 2015.
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Learn about the rest of the support granted within our
Spirit of Joy program:
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PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY UNIT (UHOP)
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SUDCALIFORNIA CONTRA EL CANCER INFANTIL, A.C.
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In 2013, the UHOP is born, with the aim of providing quality service in the state, and managing to save lives through timely diagnosis. The constant training of the whole team that makes up the UHOP is key to continually providing the quality service that was recognized throughout the accreditation process of the program with Seguro Popular in 2014. This allows them to have access to federal funds and ensures attention to the children that require it. LCCF continues to support UHOP with training for staff members. Find out more at
http://www.hgejms.gob.mx/
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SudCCaI supports children with cancer throughout the state, who receive treatment in the UHOP of Salvatierra Hospital, with transportation and medication, as well as supporting the UHOP with the necessary supplies and equipment for its operation. LCCF supports SudCCaI with funds for the acquisition of any additional medicines and supplies for UHOP. Learn more at
http://sudccai.org/
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FUNDACION MARK, I.A.P.
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Casa Valentina is a shelter in which the children, patients of the UHOP of Salvatierra Hospital, and their relatives or caregivers can stay during their treatments. Inside the shelter they receive, in addition to accommodation, daily food, occupational workshops and psychological therapies at no cost. LCCF supports Casa Valentina with funding for the various programs that benefit the occupants.
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Fundacion Mark is an organization dedicated to the construction of play centers within the pediatric oncology units of different public hospitals in the country. This year they propose to start with a project to build a recreation space within Salvatierra Hospital and LCCF will support with funds for the equipment of the play center. Find out more at
http://www.fundacionmark.org/
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JORGE DANIEL, A MIRACLE OF LIFE
After an accident, Jorge Daniel, a 14-year-old from Los Cabos, was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (UTIP) of Salvatierra Hospital in La Paz. The UTIP is the only one of its kind in the entire state which, through our
Spirit of Hope program, receives support for the acquisition of equipment and medical supplies necessary for its optimal operation.
Jorge Daniel spent 4 months fighting for his life in this unit, and thanks to the support granted as part of our Special Cases program, as well as the guidance and management with other institutions, both nonprofits and those of the state of BCS, he managed to keep on going in the face of a very difficult situation.
The fund for special cases was created with the purpose of supporting children, like Jorge Daniel, who are in a critical condition and who require medication, diagnostic tests, a medical procedure or medical supplies that are not covered by their social insurance or by other programs supported by LCCF and that the family cannot afford.
To continue with his recovery, Jorge Daniel is currently receiving therapy at the Centro de Rehabilitacion Infantil Teleton BCS (CRIT), an association that is also supported by LCCF through our
Spirit of Service program.
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Doctor's Day is celebrated in Mexico on October 23rd of each year. It's a day to thank the valuable work of these people who give us hope in the most difficult moments. There are many doctors who collaborate with LCCF, and with whom we are always grateful for their commitment, dedication and humanity. Among all of them, we took advantage of this special day to recognize Dr. David Mejia Camacho, who has been collaborating selflessly with our foundation for three years.
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Isabel, who received a heart surgery in June 2013, and Ximena, a patient with cancer since December 2014, accompanied us with their siblings on registration day to wish good karma to the teams.
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For the second year in a row, the renowned
Bisbee's Black and Blue Fishing Tournament joins the efforts to save children with our foundation.
In addition to participating in the tournament's registration, we had the opportunity to have a stand from October 24th to 27th in the Marina, where the community was invited to donate.
Thanks to the generous support of different teams and attendees to the event, we managed to raise $5,318 dollars and we expect to receive $28,845 from the Ten Brothers team, which pledged to donate a percentage of their profits. All proceeds will go to the 26 child health programs that we currently support financially.
Together we are saving children's lives and making a difference in our community of Los Cabos and the rest of BCS!
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RESULTS OF LIDIA FUND
In response to the effects of Tropical Storm Lidia on August 31st, LCCF created a fund to address some health-related needs.
1,000 basic hygiene kits were purchased to distribute in the communities of Los Cabos with the greatest need, as part of the activities of the health brigades of the Secretary of Health.
In addition, we served as a liaison between civil society, nonprofits and government, in the gathering, delivery and assessment of needs. As always, we had the valuable support of our volunteers, who on their own initiative also collected and delivered supplies in some schools in the community.
We appreciate all the generosity of each person who contributed to making Los Cabos a better place for children and their families!
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Attendees had the opportunity to meet Michel Esmeralda and José Ángel at Casa Valentina. |
We are delighted that new proud partners and different people from the community continue to participate in our monthly visits to Salvatierra Hospital, home to many of our medical programs.
Each visit is an opportunity to appreciate the positive impact of contributing to LCCF.
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This month's visit will be very special and is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 15th. During this tour, we will have the opportunity to learn first-hand the work that is done in the 10th Round of Open Heart Surgeries. Write to us at
contact@loscaboschildren.org to join us and meet the brave heart heroes of this round. (Limited availability)
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THE FIRST MONTH OF THE CAMPAIGN "JOIN US IN SAVING CHILDREN AND HELP THE PLANET" HAS BEEN A SUCCESS!
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Employees of La Garita promoting the sustain cups.
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In the first month of fundraising through the sustain cup campaign, we would like to thank the 17 businesses that have joined as
proud partners. All have made a great effort, however, we want to highlight restaurant
La Garita, located on the highway between Todos Santos and La Paz, for having stood out for its enthusiasm, making more donations the first month.
Each of these businesses and their clients are saving children's lives and making a big difference in the lives of entire families in our community.
We are going for more donations and better quality of life for BCS children!
We will announce the winning business of this first stage of the campaign in November. Follow us on Facebook to find out! Are you interested in saving lives with LCCF through your business? Send us an email to
contact@loscaboschildren.org.
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OUR PROUD PARTNERS IN THIS CAMPAIGN
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NEW VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN LA PAZ
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Volunteers from the La Paz community in the riqui-ran facilities.
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On Saturday, October 14th, a training workshop for volunteers was held in La Paz, BCS for the first time.
With the participation of 14 enthusiastic and committed people, who already work in social causes and want to do more, a volunteer area is formalized that will benefit children within the medical programs Spirit of Joy, Love and Hope, through a reading workshop, based on the National reading rooms program (Conaculta).
We welcome Dr. Karen Hernandez, who in addition to volunteering, will be the volunteer coordinator in this city.
We thank Carla Jonguitud and the staff of riqui-ran La Paz for joining us as a socially responsible company and offering their support to carry out this activity.
Thanks to the community of La Paz, we continue to grow and create bonds to improve the quality of life for the children of Baja California Sur through health!
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CELEBRATING LIFE FOR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
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In 2015, an event focused on the beneficiaries of our programs was held for the first time, with the participation of oncology and cardiology patients from our Spirit of Joy and Spirit of Love programs, respectively. This event, called "Celebrando la Vida" (Celebrating Life), focused on promoting the message that, despite the moments of struggle and fatigue, there is still hope to imagine what your dream in life is and pursue it. In 2016, we held a second Celebrating Life event, under the theme "For a Healthy Life", since we know that for children to have good health and a better quality of life, prevention plays a very important role. Through the event we promoted healthy habits of nutrition and physical activity with the families benefited by 14 of our programs.
Understanding health as defined by the World Health Organization, "... a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not only the absence of diseases or illnesses", this 2017 the theme of Celebrating Life will be "For Emotional Well-Being ".
Positive psychology is a science that studies the foundations of well-being and happiness, as well as human strengths and virtues, which allow us to adopt a broader perspective regarding human potential, its motivations and capabilities. Positive psychology identifies positive emotions as powerful tools to develop a full and happy life. It considers that developing gratitude, optimism, generosity, resilience, trust in people and in life itself, enables the optimal functioning of people and, consequently, better human relations.
Inspired by these concepts, we invite you to
participate as a volunteer or sponsor in this year's event, which will be held on December 3rd. Write to us at
volunteering@loscaboschildren.org for more information.
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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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