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We recently received an update from one of our Alumni, Arley. Arley graduated with a Law Degree and she is now working for the government of Quintana Roo. Arley writes, "Again, I thank you for helping me when I needed it most, when I had no hope. I have a quiet life, helped my mom and my brothers and everything has improved for good. I will never forget how much you helped me, they are things that are never forgotten." We all have times in our lives when we need help and we have times when we get to be the helpers. Arley has made us proud and we wish her continued success! 
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One of the requirements for the students in the Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program is that is that they communicate at least once a month with their sponsors. That communication can be done via email or in the Facebook group that has been created for their team. This is a great way to learn more about each other and to form a lasting relationship. This month Gibran’s email to his sponsors included a little about a class he is taking as part of the Hospitality Management curriculum. Gibran wrote: “This period was so good we did molecular kitchen it was fried eggs of coconut and mango like “fake fried eggs". To me this is what makes this program special. Getting to know the students that I sponsor is priceless, so much more than just writIng a check. ♥️  The online auction to benefit the Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program’s was a huge success!
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| | This just in... ⭐️ A gorgeous shell frame made by long time Isla resident Bessie Hamaker for the Isla Mujeres Scholarship Programs’s online action. Bessie has donated a shell frame to our previous two auctions. This one is just as stunning as the previous two. The scholarships fundraising auction will go live on Facebook on February 24. You may start to see items listed as I add them to the event prior to that date but the official date is the 24th. Kudos to Bessie for donating to the auction to help us support the students in the scholarship program. What a great way to give back to the community and the future of the island. 💕 “By Bessie Hamaker. Outside diameter is 18.5”, inside diameter is 12.25”. No mirror included for easy transport in luggage and possible use as a picture frame. Priceless!” |
I’m so excited to give you a sneak peek of what is going to be available to bid on in the 2019 online auction to raise funds for the Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program. The auction will go live online on February 24 and be open for bids for two weeks.
✔️ Water adventures like snorkeling trips and sunset cruises
✔️ Airport transportation
✔️ Gift certificates to some of the best restaurants
✔️ Handcrafted jewelry and art work
✔️ Massage and acupuncture
✔️ Lodging
✔️ Pampering - Facial, manicure and pedicure spa services
✔️ Classes from Isla locals
✔️ Water adventures like snorkeling trips and sunset cruises
✔️ Airport transportation
✔️ Gift certificates to some of the best restaurants
✔️ Handcrafted jewelry and art work
✔️ Massage and acupuncture
✔️ Lodging
✔️ Pampering - Facial, manicure and pedicure spa services
✔️ Classes from Isla locals
Geovanny is pursuing a degree in psychology. He is enrolled in a course designed for working people. Geovanny attends courses in Cancun on Saturday and continues to work with DIF during the week.
Geovanny is shown in these photos volunteering at the Isla Diabetes Clinic and Ruben’s Three Kings Day Celebration. He is already giving back to his community and plans to do more once he has completed his studies and received his degree in psychology.
Geovanny is shown in these photos volunteering at the Isla Diabetes Clinic and Ruben’s Three Kings Day Celebration. He is already giving back to his community and plans to do more once he has completed his studies and received his degree in psychology.
From Maggie Washa:
I am excited to announce the newest new student joining our scholarship program. His name is Gibran and he will be starting at the Universidad del Sur in Cancun this August/Sept. It has been his dream for many years to go to University and after exploring several ideas, has decided to get a degree in Hospitality Administration, a degree offered to those wishing to be in the tourist industry.
Gibran is already fluent in English, having studied it at every opportunity since he was very young. He graduated from high school a year ago, and has not wasted any time since then. Over the winter he took a course through the Red Cross and is now an EMT (emergency medical technician). He worked full time at Garrafón as a waiter and at Dolphin Discovery. It is there that he enjoyed improving his English skills, but also took the opportunity to pick up any vocabulary in other languages as well. He says he loves practicing Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese!
He lives with his parents, sister and nephew in a small home in the Guadalupana. His mother and sister run a small day care center on Isla, and his father is a cook at Garrafón Park. Gibran is now 19 years old. He has worked and saved for the last year to pay for his registration and admission, but will need help with his monthly tuition payments and daily commute to Cancun. Here is a quote from his letter asking for the scholarship: "English has given me the opportunity to interact with people of many nationalities, it is very interesting to know other cultures. The degree that I am interested in now is Hospitality Management, and one of my biggest dreams is to hold my university degree in my hands. I have always cared about the people of my community and the island. When I was young, I volunteered for a foundation called PEACE and I was also part of the Green Patrol (a youth group dedicated to environmental preservation). Both groups were concerned about the welfare of Isla Mujeres. With the knowledge that the degree will give me I will be able to do projects so that the culture and traditions of the island are not lost. You have come into my life to help make my dreams a reality. Maybe some time ago I would not have believed this opportunity would come, but in my mind I have always had this phrase "Never let small minds make you believe that your dreams are too big for you." I will not disappoint you, I thank God for putting you into my life, I also thank you for helping me to make my dreams come true." We are looking for a good handful of sponsors to make up this new "Team Gibran" (pronounced heeBRAHN). I can guarantee that you will love this young man, for his enthusiasm, intelligence and very strong motivation to succeed. He will continue to live on Isla Mujeres and communicates very well in English, so it will be easy to get to know him and his very supportive family.
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I am Jackie Conlon. I have been an active student sponsor since 2007. I have personally seen how this program has changed the life's of the students and their families.
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