February 22, 2010
February 19, 2010 at 9:30 am I returned to The Talon since my first distribution on July 18, 2009. Everyone knew he was going that day because I contacted the community leader, Dolores, the day before. I tell him one day in advance for security reasons. When I went to The Talon, the kiosk where I made my first distribution was full of chairs and a long table it pains me quickly. My family and I began to prepare the kiosk with all donations, which were taken by members of the family as a large truck. The National Police of Colombia in Turbaco had been in The Talon from 8 am awaiting my arrival. Had dividers to block the road just for my distribution, and many officers were there to avoid any problems. Everyone in The Talon remembered me and they were very happy when I saw it, it felt so good to know that many people were glad to see me because they knew I was going to help. I've been talking to many people who originally met in December 2008, all of which could not faithful believe was with them and my promise that he would return to the Talon to help. Flag of Colombia took out my big, and put on the table, to express that I am very proud to be Colombian descent. I wanted to put an American flag, but unfortunately, I left here in Orlando. 
The event was now scheduled to begin at 11 am, as Miss Colombia was getting late. However, by 10:30 am, there was a group of bagpipe (folkoric music of the Caribbean coast of Colombia) is now playing for the people of The Talon could have music while we waited for Miss Colombia. At 10:45 am, began with speeches, I officially speak first, followed by my cousin and collaborator, Teofilo Del Rio, the commander of the Colombian defense, civil, and Dolores. Throughout this process, the Civil Defense gave free haircuts to children of The Talon, took people's blood pressure and heal minor wounds.
At 11 am, I was informed that Miss Colombia arrive in a short period of time, and I informed the police and Civil Defense. It was very good because the Civil Defense in a row for its arrival. When they arrived, the chaperone, Gilma, wanted me to receive them as soon as they left their vehicle. His vehicle was surrounded by police officers because they are important people in Colombia. First out was Leydi Viviana Gomez, a finalist in the Miss Colombia pagaent and representative of Colombia in the International Miss pagaent was very kind to me when she presented herself and not to mention beauty. After her came Galvis Natalia Navarro, Miss Colombia 2010, she will represent Colombia in the coming Miss Universe pagaent. When he left the vehicle, she gave me a big hug and seemed very happy to be back in my case. As soon as she hugged me, showed me the bracelet he had bought for your support! Natalia was very humble, and she was so pretty as the first delivery when she was Miss Bolivar 2009. After that welcomed them, introduced me to Father Rafael Castillo, a priest who helps the needy in Carmen de Bolívar (Bolívar, Colombia), was with them because after my distribution, which would go to Carmen de Bolívar for other reasons social with the priest. Then walked to the kiosk through the row Civil Defense members, while the player, Gaita to celebrate their arrival. The crowd was excited to see them, but surrounded by the beauty queens to get their autographs, and he gladly autographs all residents were asked. There was even a lady who kept to hug Miss Colombia, and in that moment I knew I had to get them out of the crowd, as soon as possible.
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the kiosk, and both gave very good speeches supporting my campaign. I realized how Natalie turned and showed all donated Viviana I made: "Look what he brought ... Incredible ..." Natalia said Viviana. Both were asking me about my campaign, and were happy to see their growth. Then, taking pictures, listen live to the Gaita, and began dating. There were many photographers, especially the press.
As soon as they were, began to prepare the actual distribution of donations. Like my first distribution, each bag had the name of a representative of an entire family. That person was called, had to sign his name for my records and show me your identity card (ID). After an hour or so, not a family in The Talon was left without a donation, and that meant that my mission was over. Then he began to clean the kiosk, and when he writes, I mean my family, the Civil Defense and the National Police of Colombia.
all went back to my family home where he had cousins \u200b\u200bTurbaco cooking arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) for every police officer, family member, and Civil Defense member who helped me with my campaign. The police were very pleased to be able to help my cause, and stayed for almost an hour just talking with my family and I have a small radio station you get coverage through Turbaco, Arjona, Turbana, and other municipalities the area and wanted to interview me. At about 6 pm, I went to the police station and participated in its program of rush hour, and even wanted me to speak English in the air.
After my interview, I was informed that RCN had broadcast an interview at the national level, but I met two days before my distribution. That night, I was also informed that an article published in El Universal, the largest and most important newspaper in Cartagena. The next day, I had to go to Cartagena at 9 AM. I was already on the street, when my cousin called me and said: "Supposedly, Raimundo Angulo is on the line ... but I think your dad is trying to mess with you ...", and came back and took the call , thinking it was my father trying to make a joke about me. When I the call, I would say something like: "Stop playing with me, I'm in trouble ...", but when I heard his voice, I knew it was Raimundo Angulo, the president of the Miss Colombia (National Competition beauty). He called from Bogota to congradulate me on my successful distribution, and let me know that the beauty queens were very satisfied with their visit to the Talon. He also informed me that he would continue to support my campaign because of my honesty with him and everyone in your organization. Finally, I said he was very proud of the fact that it was news in El Universal. Of course, I was very happy with his call, and relieved that I did not say anything to him thinking it was my dad. After hanging up, I went to the walled city of Cartagena, and bought eight copies of El Universal, and I realized why Raimundo Angulo had called me early in the morning. I made the third page of its Saturday edition, and it was almost a full page. As soon as he opened the newspaper, the first thing he saw was photos of my event ... I had no idea that my case would have such coverage.
After lunch with my cousin in the Zeno's Pizza in Boca Grande, I returned to Turbaco. When I got there, everyone congradulating me for my campaign, I can honestly say that most people know me in Turbaco because of my social work. I had a party that night to celebrate the success of my campaign, and hired a vallenato group, but even dedicated songs to my social work. The reason I'm writing all this that is personal, it's because these are examples that show why I am so proud of being Colombian descent, all showed me their appreciation for my work, and for me it was my prize all my work in Colombia. Many People ask me, "You have two jobs, going to school full time and are always working on his campaign ... is it even worth it?" and my answer is always yes. I have to admit that all my work is very tiring, but worth all that at the end. The next day (Sunday, February 21, 2010), had to return to my home country. I left with a feeling of satisfaction, and I could not help feeling proud of my work. My cousin asked me the way to the airport, "Are you leaving satisfied?" He replied: "Of course I am, I helped a whole village, I had two national figures to a community in need, I was featured in The Universal, one of my interviews were broadcast nationally, I have the satisfaction of knowing that my family really cares for my sake, and I have many fans ... How I'm satisfied? "Colombia has opened its doors for me, and I'm proud of it. I can honestly say that this month's distribution was excellent, and I can not wait to get back in the summer for another distribution.
Thank you all for your support, including:
- Turbaco All my family, Bolivar (Colombia)
- My parents, Hugh and Lourdes, and my sister, Carrie.
- Timber Creek High School students and staff.
- Valencia Community College students and staff who donated.
- The Central Florida community who donated the majority of clothes, shoes and toys for the residents of The Talon.
- The media center left Florida that I announce my project.
- The National Beauty Pageant, especially President Raimundo Angulo Pizarro.
- Miss Colombia, Natalia Navarro Galvis, this queen has been so cool and involved with my project, which I have much appreciation. Virreina
- Colombian Leydi Viviana Gomez. Samuel Alvarez
- El Universal.
- RCN staff in Cartagena.
- All National Police of Colombia in Turbaco Bolivar (Colombia).
- The Colombian Civil Defense Turbaco.
- Tampa Cargo in Miami, Florida and Barranquilla, Colombia. U-Haul
- in Orlando, Florida.
- Castle Creek Elementary School in Orlando, Florida. Nancy
- DIAN International Airport Ernesto Cortissoz of Barranquilla, Colombia.
- All in Turbaco Bolivar who supported me.
- Finally, and most importantly, to all residents of The Talon who let me come to your community.
