The Ronald McDonald House of Buenos Aires
Hey everyone!
Katie and I experienced a few set backs in our volunteering here in Argentina. We came expecting to be working at the center for children of Cartoneros, who are the poorest people in the city. The center however closed due to a lack of funding and we were not made aware of this.
Upon arriving in Buenos Aires we were given a new placement at the Ronald McDonald House. Here families come to live while their children recieve treatment at a nearby hospital for cancer, and other life-threatening diseases. The kids are anywhere from a couple to months to 17 years old. The families are able to stay here due to the inability to recieve the proper care for their children in their hometowns, and if they are unable to pay for the healthcare. Many times families come from far ends of the country of Argentina and many other countries including Venezuela, Colombia and Chile. The house is really a home away from home and provides support and hope for the children and their families.
Today Katie and I met so many little kids and got to know them through drawing with them and playing with them. The kids are often times bandaged up from surgeries, or in a wheelchair, but they most always have a smile across their little faces. We are so excited to be working with these children and hope to help them improve their English speaking skills, while most importantly having fun with them.
Pictures of the center will come soon!
Katie and I experienced a few set backs in our volunteering here in Argentina. We came expecting to be working at the center for children of Cartoneros, who are the poorest people in the city. The center however closed due to a lack of funding and we were not made aware of this.
Upon arriving in Buenos Aires we were given a new placement at the Ronald McDonald House. Here families come to live while their children recieve treatment at a nearby hospital for cancer, and other life-threatening diseases. The kids are anywhere from a couple to months to 17 years old. The families are able to stay here due to the inability to recieve the proper care for their children in their hometowns, and if they are unable to pay for the healthcare. Many times families come from far ends of the country of Argentina and many other countries including Venezuela, Colombia and Chile. The house is really a home away from home and provides support and hope for the children and their families.
Today Katie and I met so many little kids and got to know them through drawing with them and playing with them. The kids are often times bandaged up from surgeries, or in a wheelchair, but they most always have a smile across their little faces. We are so excited to be working with these children and hope to help them improve their English speaking skills, while most importantly having fun with them.
Pictures of the center will come soon!
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