Five Boys Ready to Learn with Their New Backpacks!

Dear Ronald,

Javier (the boy with the blue balloon) is six years old. He lives with his parents and his two siblings in Medellin. He loves playing soccer and “ponchados” (a Colombian game). His father is a worker and his mother stays at home, caring for the children.

Carlos (the boy with the orange ball) is five years old. He lives with his uncles and cousins. He goes to Carla Cristina’s Kindergarten. He loves to eat vegetables and play with his friends. Carlos wants to be a doctor when he grows up.

Alvaro (the boy on the left corner) is five years old. He lives with his parents in Medellin. He loves to play with his dogs. Alvaro’s father is a taxi driver and his mother is a seamstress. Together, they make $450 a month.

Alexander (the boy on the right corner of the first row) is five years old. He lives with his parents and his two brothers. He loves to eat rice, beef, chicken, vegetables and pasta every day. He loves to watch movies about animals. When he grows up, he hopes to explore the jungle!

Gabriel is five years old. He lives with his parents and his sister in Medellin. He loves to eat candy and chocolates.  Gabriel want to be a writer and write stories about his grandparents and his father.

In Colombia, early education can be very unaffordable for the impoverished. Ronald, by providing 5 backpacks full of school supplies, you took a weight off of these children and their parents. These young boys can go to school prepared and ready to learn. Thank you for your generosity!