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ACA Port Dude · 01-04-2009, 10:06 AM

Hi to all,

I have another group from the Carnival Spirit on January 23rd arranging a meet and greet with Jovita and the children.

I remember posting pictures from the visit with you guys, can't find the thread,but, here are few pictures I took.

canarymoon · 01-04-2009, 10:51 AM

Thank you SO much for posting these pics, Roberto.

I am really, really glad to hear another group will be visiting the orphanage there. You are truely a port angel to those kids for helping so much with visits from cruisers!

ACA Port Dude · 01-04-2009, 05:04 PM

About 3 weeks ago we went with crew from the Carnival Spirit to deliver toys to the General Hospital and invited 5 child welfare organizations, I love to coordinate these type of events. We hand delivered 260 toys with a costs of 2000 USD arranged by the FCCA, Carnival and local TO, Authorites and us.

Here are a few of those pictures:

Can I haz cheeseburgerSanta

canarymoon · 01-04-2009, 06:29 PM

That is SO cool, Roberto - thanks for these new pics.

And big Kudos to the Crew of the Carnival Spirit for otheir efforts, too!

Ziggy7 · 01-05-2009, 02:09 AM

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Thanks Ziggy for helping me out here.

Anytime Reggie!!! Hugs!!!

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Thanks Ziggy

Thanks Sue! Hugs!!!!

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Originally Posted by canarymoon

Ziggy did a marvelous job of organizing this effort in the months leading up to the cruise, and, and I understand that Roberto was gerat on the Mexican end as well.

Thanks Sheila! Hugs!!!! Yes, Roberto was a big part of the planning, he sure made my part of it easy

But those who donated to the kids are the ones who made it special for all those kids!!!! Big Hugs to you all!!!!

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Originally Posted by ACA Port Dude

Hi to all,

I have another group from the Carnival Spirit on January 23rd arranging a meet and greet with Jovita and the children.

I remember posting pictures from the visit with you guys, can't find the thread,but, here are few pictures I took.

Thanks Roberto, I hadn't seen these!!! I love reliving that day through these pictures!!! Hugs!!!!

[quote=ACA Port Dude;1259452]About 3 weeks ago we went with crew from the Carnival Spirit to deliver toys to the General Hospital and invited 5 child welfare organizations, I love to coordinate these type of events. We hand delivered 260 toys with a costs of 2000 USD arranged by the FCCA, Carnival and local TO, Authorites and us.

Can I haz cheeseburgerSanta

Big Kudos to the Crew of the Carnival Spirit from me too!

I love this one of you and Santa LOLOLOLOL

canarymoon · 01-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Roberto -
After the visit on the 23rd, I sure hope you'll be able to tell us a little something about it.

Ziggy7 · 01-07-2009, 01:45 AM

Here are the other threads too that might help

http://www.cruiselinefans.com/carniv...arsh+orphanage

http://www.cruiselinefans.com/group-...ldren%92s+Home

http://www.cruiselinefans.com/off-to...arsh+orphanage (The Marsh Children’s Home Orphanage needs your help!)

vacationsawait · 01-10-2009, 01:50 PM

Many thanks for all of the replies and pictures. My sister and I always try to do something iin each port we visit and had decided on our cruise in November we would do one large charity instead of many small ones.

Ziggy7 · 01-10-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vacationsawait

Many thanks for all of the replies and pictures. My sister and I always try to do something iin each port we visit and had decided on our cruise in November we would do one large charity instead of many small ones.

Glad we could help. The Marsh home will welcome you, or do whatever best works for you. I think you and your Mom are wonderful for helping these kids out! Hugs!!!

vacationsawait · 01-11-2009, 03:57 PM

Does anyone know if the orphanage is still in operation? I found this information and wasnt so sure, but thought I would ask.
NOTE: Due to Hogar Infantil's decision NOT to change from an A.C. to an I.A.P, Marsh Children's Home, Inc. has been dissolved. All references to personnel participating in the US Corporation have been removed from this website.

This was a decision that was made by the US Board of Directors. Collectively, the members of Marsh Children's Home, Inc. worked feverishly - donating thousands of hours to complete this website for Hogar Infantil Marsh under the belief that they were making good faith efforts to change their legal status from an A.C. to an I.A.P.

After multiple consultations with our legal advisors in Mexico City, we were told that the acceptance of financial donations from outside of Mexico could possibly result in the closure of Hogar Infantil Marsh, as they would not be compliant with Federal Law in Mexico.
Therefore, we made a strategic decision to cease our efforts in assisting the orphanage. Collectively, we refused to be potentially responsible for Marsh Home's closure and the removal of 80+ children from the site.

ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITH HOGAR INFANTIL MARSH SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: