Several months ago Joswar Alvarado, Representante for Alto Boquete, spoke at a Tuesday meeting and was met with a wonderful response including people asking how they can help him do his job.
He has asked the community to help sponsor a Children's Marathon, April 12 at 8am. The run will be along the Boquete David Highway in a closed lane from San Francisco Plaza to the Cefati.
There are no government funds available for the prizes for the children in this event so he is asking for patrons to donate some money for prizes. He needs $450, he has personally donated $100.
This is a request to you to contribute toward this youth activity.
If you wish to make a donation we will collect contributions at the next Tuesday Talk or you may take a contribution to the Junta Comunal in Alto Boquete across from Ivan if you wish.
Added: Fran asked some good questions:
they expect about 300 children
There are two age groups running 8-11 and 12-15
The money will pay for, water for all runners
prizes in the 8-11 group, three trophies 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Prizes in the 12-15 group, 1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50
If there are funds he want to give a token participation medal to all of the children
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They have been going to all the businesses in Alto Boquete, asking for $50 each. I got hit yesterday, so they should be doing well on their collection. It should be a fun run.
Fran I put the answers above for everyone to see
Can I contact Joswar at his email? Skateworld of Boquete would like to help with this.
of course, contact him directly
joswar23@hotmail.com
I will need to ask those questions today.