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Hi family and friends! In several weeks I will be travelling to Guatemala with a group of men from my Knights of Columbus chapter on a volunteer trip through Cross Catholic Outreach. As some of you might be aware this is my fourth volunteer trip in as many years to Guatemala and, after having such a rewarding experience last year, this will be my second trip working through Cross Catholic Outreach. I will be on the ground in Guatemala, specifically the town of Cuilapa, for eight full days from September 18-26.
As a group, we have three projects. One is to spend time at an orphanage and help do general maintenance at the facility. As you can imagine, there's no shortage of work to do at an orphanage! The second is to help build a new chapel for a neighborhood in Cuilapa. The third project is to help either start the foundation of a new home or start construction of that new home. The beneficiary of which couldn't be for a more deserving person and something that means a lot to me. We are building this home for a grieving mother, Saida, who I met last year at our hotel (La Casona Hotel y Restaurante). Saida worked tirelessly to make our stay as comfortable as possible despite tragically losing her son weeks prior to our arrival in an automobile accident. Her son earned a spot on the Guatemalan Men’s National Basketball Team just before his passing and it was his wages that were going to be used to help rebuild their family home which was destroyed by a flood. Saida's story was heartbreaking, her pain was recognizable, and grief was all to familiar to me.
I am writing to ask for your prayers and your support to help make these projects possible. How much? I am not looking for a lot. Whether you have $5 or more to spare, every little bit helps. None of the funds I receive from anyone will go toward MY travel and lodging. All the money I’m raising will go towards those three projects above. Additionally, I will match the first $1000 that comes from those receiving this, so it's a quick way to double your contribution!
If you have any questions about the trip, please drop me a note or give me a call. Thank you in advance for any and all help.
As a group, we have three projects. One is to spend time at an orphanage and help do general maintenance at the facility. As you can imagine, there's no shortage of work to do at an orphanage! The second is to help build a new chapel for a neighborhood in Cuilapa. The third project is to help either start the foundation of a new home or start construction of that new home. The beneficiary of which couldn't be for a more deserving person and something that means a lot to me. We are building this home for a grieving mother, Saida, who I met last year at our hotel (La Casona Hotel y Restaurante). Saida worked tirelessly to make our stay as comfortable as possible despite tragically losing her son weeks prior to our arrival in an automobile accident. Her son earned a spot on the Guatemalan Men’s National Basketball Team just before his passing and it was his wages that were going to be used to help rebuild their family home which was destroyed by a flood. Saida's story was heartbreaking, her pain was recognizable, and grief was all to familiar to me.
I am writing to ask for your prayers and your support to help make these projects possible. How much? I am not looking for a lot. Whether you have $5 or more to spare, every little bit helps. None of the funds I receive from anyone will go toward MY travel and lodging. All the money I’m raising will go towards those three projects above. Additionally, I will match the first $1000 that comes from those receiving this, so it's a quick way to double your contribution!
If you have any questions about the trip, please drop me a note or give me a call. Thank you in advance for any and all help.
Organizer
Austin Krock
Organizer
Manhattan Beach, CA