Give the Gift of Education to Children in Poverty

As the 25 CAA Educational Scholarship Students finish their last week of the first term of the 2018 school year in San Ramon, Costa Rica, it is appropriate to recognize that many of these students are able to stay in school only because of the support from donors from all over the world. This 2018 class, with multiple students making very good grades under adverse family financial situations, is presented as a fitting memorial to one very committed supporter.

A good friend, Bobby, of Austin, Texas, had donated to the scholarship program yearly since 2013 when CAA created the program and gave scholarships to 8 students. Most of the second, third, and fourth grade students he supported with donations in 2013 are now in high school and have graduation in sight. Bobby was always interested in the progress of the scholarship students in San Ramon and what help we needed each year to meet their funding requirements. Unfortunately, our friend learned in January that he had an aggressive form of lung cancer and passed away in May.   

The educational success of these 2018 CAA scholarship students is dedicated to Bobby, a very generous, kind, public-spirited man who knew that investing in education could enlighten minds, spark curiosity, promote equality, and open opportunities for a better life. We thank Bobby for his friendship and investment in these Costa Rican children, students that he didn't have the opportunity to meet personally but was committed to helping. He cared.

We appreciate all of our Global Giving supporters, and know that you are also committed to opening doors through education for these deserving students in San Ramon, Costa Rica.  Thank you for caring.