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Welcome!
What Do We Do?
So far in 2010, Programa Pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago has assisted 151 children and young people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, diabetes, cancer and birth defects. In addition to paying for wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, eyeglasses and other medical equipment, the organization pays for medications, x-rays and diagnostic tests which are not covered by the family's insurance. In 2009 we were able to help 220 children and in 2008 we helped 229 children.
Who Are The Kids That Get Help?
On the left is a recent Child-of-the-Month. Click on the photo or caption to see a detailed bio of this young person and get a better idea of what our group is accomplishing. On the right-hand side, there are links to previous Children-of-the-Month detailing some of the problems the children have encountered and how our group has been able to help. The spunk and determination of these kids (and their parents) is incredible!
Who Are We?
We are an all-volunteer, not-for-profit charitable organization that has been helping kids in the Lake Chapala area (40 miles south of Guadalajara, Mexico) for over 18 years. We are audited annually by the state of Jalisco's directorate of charities (IJAS). Over 95% of our income is spent directly on helping needy children and less than 5% is spent on fund-raising and administrative expenses.
Please browse through the site. If you have questions, any of the nice folks listed under "Contact Us" will be glad to try to answer them for you.
Can You Help?
As much information as possible has been made available on this web site without violating rules of confidentiality, so that you can see the needs that exist and, perhaps, be able to join us in this truly worthy endeavor.
2010 Kermés (Outdoor Food Fair)
On Sunday, May 17, a "kermés" was held at Parque La Cristianía in Chapala by the parents of some of the children in our program. They were wanting to give something back to our organization for the help we had given them.
The Municipality of Chapala allowed Niños to collect and keep the park admission fees for that day. Over 1000 adults and children entered the park and a good many of them stopped by our tents to purchase food items prepared by the parents and to buy tickets for the raffle.
The cost of the food and the rental of the tents and tables was borne by the families that participated, so the total receipts of 9600 pesos had no expenses to deduct.
Muchas gracias to all the mothers and fathers who put on this event for Niño's benefit and thanks also to the volunteers who helped with the ticket sales.
2010 Spring Ball: WE
MEXICO
The big benefit event for Niños Incapacitados was the 2010
Spring Ball "WE
MEXICO". Volunteers worked for months on
this always-popular
event which honored the 200th anniversary of Mexican Independence
and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
Over 282,000 pesos were raised thanks to the generosity of our members and patrons as well as the dedication of our volunteers. This was more than a 14% increase from last year's very successful Starry, Starry Night Festival. Many thanks to all who supported us and especial thanks to all those who provided behind-the-scenes organization and support. Click here for more information on the financial results.
2010 Chili Cookoff
A very successful 2010 Chili Cookoff event for was held Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28. Seven Lakeside charities, including Niños Incapacitados, each received 30,000 pesos for a total of 210,000 pesos. Click for more information.