We got an email that a guy (Otto Orf) that works with HandsonSports Foundation was going to be coming to the area and bringing soccer cleats and balls for the kids that live in different pueblos. I believe he may come down every year or every other year to help out the communities of Guanacaste. This year Scott and Staci were able to get his support to help out the community of El Llanito.
So, last Monday we got about 30 pairs of cleats from Otto's organization. After we matched up all the shoe sizes with all the kids' shoe sizes there was a small gap. So, to close that gap and to make sure all the kids in the school got a pair, Serve One decided to fund the rest of the shoes. Muchas Muchas Gracias!!!
So, to say the least there was a local shoe shop owner that was super happy with our arrival on Thursday morning and then we got to go give out all the cleats/shoes to some super eager kids on Friday.
The kids were actually super patient with the process. The english teacher, Gerald, and another teacher at the school, Gentry, helped with the hand-out process and were able to get the kids to control themselves from all this excitement. The timing was cool too because it was the last day before Semana Santa, their one week Easter break. So, I'm sure they will break in all their shoes this coming week!
Here is Jeremy, one of the kinder grads from last year in his official 1st grade uniform with, ofcourse, his new pair of cleats...
Again Thank you Serve One and HandsonSports Foundation for making this possible!!
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