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The items we are looking for are just the same as kids anywhere would love with
a few exceptions. Battery operated toys are not requested (batteries are expensive and are unlikely to be replaced )The kids we are aiming to help may not have electricity and
may not even know what a PlayStation is, so toys that depend on electricity are also not required. Simple toys such as, but not limited to, hair ribbons, coloring books, crayons, stuffed animals, balls, bats, spinning tops, sports balls (football, basketball, soccer) for older boys. Even maybe some of the models (car and airplane models) that the boys glue together and paint, nail polish, make-up kits, perfume, a diary, a small pocketbook, crafty things, inexpensive jewelry (Dollar store type), hair ribbons, things like that.
School supplies, such as; backpacks, backpacks, and more backpacks, calculators, markers, English/Spanish
dictionaries, binders, notepads, lunchboxes, pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, &
anything else that would be appropriate for school aged children would be great! I am sure you get the idea.
We DO ask that it is NEW, no second hand items please. We
also ask that the toys be unwrapped so they can be sorted and given to a
suitable child.
Also, (from our founder Nancy)
A
school we dropped off backpacks to in Nuevo
Valladolid, has started a library for the children. Books in Spanish,
from beginners' reading up to high school level, would be GREATLY appreciated.
There is nothing more important than being literate! The teacher is a wonderful
man and recognizes the children's educational needs...WE CAN HELP! We had a
donation from one of our supporters of 25 Spanish beginner books that I donated
to begin the library. These would be everlasting gifts to the children of this
little jungle village!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR NAME GOES IN EVERY PACKAGE SO THAT WE CAN THANK YOU ON
OUR LIST OF SUPPORTERS!
For those who are traveling here with their donations, one of our supporters
has written a donation letter
to be presented to the Mexican customs agents should the need arise.
Download it here.
Personal Delivery in Cancun
Our
Hotel Zone toy drop is now the
Hard Rock Cafe, located in Plaza "Forum by the sea". Right in the middle of Cancun's Party
Center. Just look for the giant
guitar out front and you'll know you are in the right place!
Seņor
Xavier Migueiz will be setting up a collection box for all the toys to be
collected.
Alternatively, you can
leave your donations at the
Temptation Resort located at KM 3.5 in the
Hotel Zone.
You may also leave donations at one of our drop off locations in
downtown
Cancun.
Needful Things Bookstore Ave.
Coba #67 Local #2, across from the Chrysler Dealership, on the way to Wal-mart
via the R-2, R-15, or R-103 buses. Approx
1 and a half blocks
before the "Market 28" stop. HOURS M-F 9AM to 8PM, Sat. 10AM to 2PM, Closed Sundays
(local phone: 998 884-2697)
Clinica American Smile,
near Market 28, down "Calle Nance" (street) on
the right #17 Calle Nance is across from the "Oxxo" convenience store in
Market 28 (local phone: 998 887-4521)
Personal Delivery in Playa del Carmen
Clinica Veterinario de Playa del Carmen, Calle 45 (45th Street) Speak with
Dr. Claudia Lewy. Phone 984-873-1108. Her Clinic is 1 block East of the Highway
on the right hand corner, near the junction of Avenida Juarez. Hours are Monday through
Friday, 9-6 and Saturday 9-2.
The Blue
Pearl Suites 1st Avenue North #331
Between 10th and 12th Streets. They will have the drop off box set up in the
reception office. Drop off hours are between 11AM & 6PM Monday thru Friday,
9AM
& 2PM Saturdays.
Personal Delivery in
Puerto Morelos
Visitors to Puerto Morelos may drop off their
donations at David Lau's Chinese Food and Pizza right in the main square.
Personal Delivery in Tulum
If you are visiting Tulum you can drop off your
donation at
The EcoTulum Resorts and Spa,
which includes
Cabaņas Copal, Azulik, and Zahra in Carr.
For more details please visit
this
link on the CancunCare message board,
this link on TripAdvisor,
or
the new thread here.
Financial
Donation via Paypal
If
you are not visiting Cancun soon you can still
help by making a donation via Paypal. Please note, you do
not need to have a Paypal acount, any credit or debit card
will be OK. Any amount is fine, whether it be $5, $10 or
$100. This money will be pooled together and the organizers
will buy items on your behalf.
If
you prefer not to use Paypal you can also mail us a check,
please see this
message
board post for details.
All donations will be
personally delivered and all financial donations will be spent by the organizers
on the purchase of gifts for the children. There will be no cash passed on to ensure that the aims
of the project are met. All funds may be periodically audited by an independent 3rd party.
Get the Word Out
Let everyone know about Give a Toy, Get a Smile. The more
publicity the better! With your help we can make the lives of these children a
little bit brighter and brings smiles to their faces.....
We've made some simple flyers that you may print out and display to inform others
about Give a Toy Get a Smile. Download them below.
English Flyer "A"
or English Flyer "B"
or The Spanish Flyer
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