Women’s Club
Sponsors "UNDER THE RAINBOW" Auction
to Benefit Costa Rican School Children
Every child dreams of finding a rainbow’s
pot of gold. That’s the inspiration of a
fund-raising auction being held by the
Women’s Club of Costa Rica (WCCR) on Sunday,
September 6, 2009, from 2 to 6 pm, at the
Aurola Holiday Inn in downtown San José.
The announcement was made by Bonnie Murry,
president of the association.
One of the most beautiful sights in nature,
the rainbow has become in western culture a
symbol of renewed hope; something lucky to
look upon. All funds raised at the WCCR
UNDER THE RAINBOW auction event are destined
to provide libraries and scholarships for
Costa Rican school children, helping to make
their dreams come true.
Complementing programs of the Ministerio de
Educación Pública, WCCR has provided over
us$129,000 in scholarships in the last five
years. Since its beginning in 1977, this
program has benefited thousands of high
school students. 2004 saw inauguration of a
library project to equip schools with
library books for leisure reading, shelving,
tables and chairs.
“We are privileged to enjoy life in Costa
Rica.” said Ms. Murry, “In giving back to
the community, there is nothing more
fulfilling than supporting educational
opportunities for the children who are the
bright stars in the future of our adopted
country.”
Auction items will range from exotic
vacation opportunities to jewelry, artwork,
gourmet dining, beauty services, and much
more. Offers of auction items and
sponsorship of the event are welcomed (in
English or Español) at 2285-1276,
[email protected].
Tickets for the UNDER THE RAINBOW live and
silent auction event, at ¢15,000 per person
or two for ¢25,000, include delicious bocas,
complimentary wine, music and free parking
in the lots adjacent to the Holiday Inn. To
purchase, contact 2268-3748 (English or
Español) or f[email protected]
or ARCR 2221-2053.
The Women’s Club of Costa Rica is a
philanthropic organization supporting
education, primarily through scholarships
and development of school libraries for
children in Costa Rica. Founded in 1940, it
is one of the oldest, continuously operating
service organizations in Costa Rica. WCCR’s
English-speaking membership of over 250
women of all ages, representing 25 countries
of the world, is drawn together by the motto
of
Friendship through Service. Monthly meetings
with guest speakers are held the second
Wednesday of each month. Further information
can be found at
www.wccr.org. |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
