By Bonnie Watt | Executive Director
There are few countries in the world that show so much love their children as they do in Mexico and the wonderful celebrations of Día del Niño (Day of the Child or Children’s Day) are just another expression of that love. Here at Casa de los Ángeles we have a annual party for our kids and it’s always great fun.
This year, because of generous donors, we were able to afford two bouncy houses for the kids, doughnuts and pan dulce for breakfast, and pizza—a special treat for children everywhere! The Red Cross also visited us, bringing goody bags and a bouncy ball for each child, a huge cake, and face painting supplies. But don’t worry, we also gave them fruit and healthy snacks through out the festivities!
Earlier in the week, our volunteers helped prepare goody bags for each child with the candy mothers donated, as well as helping the little ones enjoy the bouncy houses and one of them made balloon animals which were a great success. Each child left with a big smile on their face, their arms full of candy and a second piece of cake to enjoy at home.
But despite all the love and affection Mexicans have for their children, sadly more than 56% of children live in poverty. Without the generosity of Casa de los Ángeles’s donors, these children would never have been able to dream of such a wonderful Día del Niño, so we all say Muchas Gracias!
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