Donors
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Amigos supporter par excellence: Carolyn Napoli
Some donors go way beyond the ordinary. Read more
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A custom-made prize for our auction in February
We were offered many terrific auction prizes for our annual fiesta in February. This one was unique. Read more
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Our annual fiesta raised $229,659 mxp
Amigos’ annual fiesta on February 11, our major fundraising event for 2024, drew a large crowd and raised $229,659 pesos in support of our sterilization and education activities. The Valentine’s Day–themed party featured delicious food prepared by an army of volunteers, dozens of donations from individuals and businesses for our auction and raffle, three separate sales areas, drinks, music, and dancing. Antonia (Tony) López Palacios was the recipient of our Volunteer of the Year Award, and Susan Pataky received our Founder’s Award. We invite our readers’ comments on the fiesta and your ideas for future fundraising events. Read more
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Our New Year is off and running
It’s been a busy month for us. We have new educational messages on the backs of two city buses. Our planning committee for the annual Amigos Fiesta next month has been busy preparing for the event. Our education team visited a center for youth in Santa Teresa and participated in three interviews on a local TV channel. We held our first two sterilization campaigns of the year. Our board of directors met to continue planning our activities for the year. And we held a reception for our major donors to express our appreciation of their support. Read more
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Shinnen Omedeto!
One of our auction prize winners and her guests celebrated the New Year enjoying an elaborate traditional Japanese New Year’s feast, prepared by Miko Mosher. Christina won the dinner at our annual fiesta last February. Read more
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Three very successful fundraisers: Giving Tuesday, our Christmas Market, and Terri’s Tiny Tiendita
In November Amigos donors contributed $827 USD in response to our Giving Tuesday appeal, in December our Christmas Market raised $2,168 USD, and the sale of holiday items from Terri’s Tiny Tiendita raised $471 USD for Amigos. Many thanks to all who made these fundraisers so successful. Read more
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How to thank Guanajuato
Guanajuato resident Tom Reavley suggests thanking Guanajuato for being a beautiful, friendly city by becoming a Querido Amigo (major donor). Read more
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Queridos Amigos Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers
Recently we described two important ways people can support our vital work—by becoming either Dear Friends (Queridos Amigos) or Loyal Friends (Amigos Leales). Guanajuato residents Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers have joined the first category, for which we are extremely grateful. Read more
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Our Dear Friends and Loyal Friends are vital to our success
Without our donors, Amigos would cease to exist. Two donor groups are especially important to us. We call them Dear Friends, those who make a donation of USD $1200 or more, and Loyal Friends, those who make a monthly or annual donation of any amount. Read more
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