Patricino un Libro’s 2009 Children’s Day celebration
Our volunteers at Patrocina un
Libro celebrated Children’s Day
2009 at the “Arena Santa Lucia”
in Monterrey, Mexico. This year Children’s
Day came a little later than usual due to the swine flu scare, 
but thankfully
by June 13 everything was back to normal and we were able to organize a special
event for patients in the children’s wing of the Metropolitan Hospital as well
as children from local orphanages.
Our event began at 12:00
p.m. and finished at 5:30 p.m. In
those hours, 40 volunteers from
Patricino un Libro and other
organizations were able to provide the following:
- Over 1,000 lunches served
- A face painting and sculptured balloon for each child
- 1,300 educational story books were given to the children
- Free clothes and shoes
- Two 30 minute puppet shows by "Small World Playhouse"
- A 30 minute presentation from a well known local figure who promotes healthy living values
We want to thank Activated Ministries for their generous sponsorship of 1,300
beautifully illustrated Christian books which instill the values, courage and
faith that these children need to persevere despite their grim circumstances. Thank
you for helping us to make a difference in their lives.
