<div>Hi! My name is Lucero Vargas. I’m a visual artist, cultural worker, and mother — born and raised in Ecatepec, México. I carry with me the stories, struggles, and resilience of the people who raised me and the streets that shaped me. I know firsthand what it means to grow up there — and how a small act of joy, creativity, or kindness can leave a deep and lasting impact. <strong>This campaign is my way of giving back to the children who walk the same streets I once did.</strong> That’s why every year for the past four years for Dia De Muertos, I’ve dedicated myself to organize a community campaign to bring joy and creativity to at least 200 children in Ecatepec.
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<div>Why Ecatepec?
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<div>Ecatepec is a vibrant community with rich cultural roots but also faces systemic challenges including violence, poverty, and limited access to safe, creative spaces for children. Many kids in these communities grow up without the simple joys that many take for granted — especially during seasonal celebrations like DDM.
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<div>Our Goal
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<div>We are seeking to raise $5,000 USD and collect art supplies and new or gently used toys for at least 200 children by October 30, 2025.
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<div>Your support will directly fund:
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<div>• School-safe art kits (crayons, markers, paper, paint, glue)
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<div>• Educational toys and games
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<div>• Halloween costumes and candy
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<div>• Shipping and local distribution logistics
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>1. Make a financial donation
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<div>GoFundMe or Venmo @Lu-Vargas
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<div>2. Donate new or gently used toys or art supplies
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<div>We accept drop-offs or mail-ins
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<div>3. Sponsor a child or set of materials ($25 per child)
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<div><strong>Every donation — big or small — brings us closer to lighting up a child’s heart this Dia De Muertos.</strong>
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<div>️ Why It Matters
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<div>This is more than a Halloween drop-off — it’s an act of love, a cultural bridge, and an invitation to remember that art and joy are a form of resistance in communities that face hardship. We are not a large organization — we are individuals guided by purpose, culture, and compassion.
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<div>We’re raising $5,000 and collecting donations of:
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<div>• Art supplies
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<div>• New or gently used toys
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<div>• Costumes &amp; Halloween treats
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<div>This is more than just trick-or-treating. It’s an act of love and healing — because every child deserves to dream, play, and create.
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<div>How you can help:
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<div>• Donate anything you can
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<div>• Sponsor a child for $25
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<div>• Share this campaign with your community
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<div>✨ Let’s light up DDM with art and joy!
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<div>We will deliver everything directly to Ecatepec before October 30, 2025
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Cheyenne Randall

Kathryn Lombera

Renee Jojola

Gabriel Caballero

Bryan Fructuoso

Paul Hildebrand

Lauritzin Pahtli Escutia

Miguel Castellanos

Jessica Coccia

Stacy Keegan

Anonymous

Alex Crane

Manny Rivera

Nelida Zepeda

Julio Cesar Garcia

Jessica Howe

jorge portillo

Liliana Mendoza

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