Concerned Belizeans Walk-a-thon in support of Education
The “Walk For Education”, sponsored by Concerned Belizeans Inc. will benefit a the students in Belize. Registration for the event is free. All participants who raise $100 or more will receive a “goodie bag” with a complimentary event T-shirt. .
The walkathon registration begins at 7:30 AM, with the walk beginning at 8:30 am. Sign up is at the registration tent on the corner of Clark Street and Sheridan Road. Various water stations and tents will be set up along the path for volunteers to watch and to distribute water and other items. .
This is our first season hosting this walkathon and we intend to exceed our fundraising goals, and to increase participation in the future. With the help of Belizean businesses and our community partners, we anticipate an unprecedented blowout for our first event. .
Following the event, participants are invited to a Caribbean Day of Praise, hosted by Agape Life Outreach Center, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie IL. Prizes will be awarded for the most pledges raised, first to cross the finish line, and most enthusiastic walker.
If you can not attend the "Walk For Education" but wish to help Concerned Belizeans click on Donate to donate via PayPal.
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Make A Difference Award 2012 Recipients
“Make A Difference Award”.
5th Annual Fundraiser Benefit Dance Info
Saturday April 21, 2012 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Hanging Gardens
8301 W. Belmont Ave.
River Grove, IL 60701
Cash Bar Dinner Served at 8:00 PM
Proceeds from this event benefit Belizean childern scholarship and school supplies fund .. Click here for more info
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2012 Sponsorship FORM updated
Help sponsor a child in Belize
2012 Sponsorship FORM (click here).
BELIZE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER GASPER VEGA CHICAGO visit pictures updated
Pictures from Deputy Prime Minister visit April 15 thru 17 (click here).
All Picture galleries here.(click here)
Links to sites with info Belizeans may need
These links have been posted on the Belizean Info page more will be added.
Events scheduled for 2012
April 21 Blacktie Dance
June 1 Start Of Back Pack Drive
June 3 Walkathon alternate date June 10
July 21 BBQ Dinners
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Schools that received school supplies during 2010
Adventist School August Pine Ridge RC Carmelita School Chan Pine Ridge School Gewn Lizarraga High School Guinea Grass Pentecostal School Louisiana School Palmar RC School Police Cadet Yabra Road Salvation Army San Antono RC San Victor Village Santa Martha St. Michael RC Trial Farm Gov't Yo Creek Sacred Heart RC
Concerned Belizeans Scholarship and Sponsor
Program 2010-2011 Awards
Blake Norman Lewis Hattieville Government School
Sponsor Flora Anderson Chestnut Littett Somerville Hattieville Government School
Sponsor Belize Association of Saint Louis Briana Shinae Jex All Saints Anglican School
Sponsor Pitts Family Darriella Bell St. Ignatius School
Sponsor CBI Pott Rodolfo Trial Farm Government School
Sponsor CBI Alondra Cawich Trial Farm Government School
Sponsor CBI
Trial Farm Govt School Thank You Letter
Donation to Trial Farm Govt School Thank You Letter..(click here)
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Belizean owned businesses...(click here)Information on Belizean Associations and services...(click here)
Concerned Belizeans Members...(click here)
Make A Difference Award 2010 and past winners
BELIZE PRIME MINISTER DEAN BARROW VISIT IN CHICAGO
Belizeans in the Chicagoland area enjoyed the visit by the Prime Minister of Belize, the Honorable Dean Barrow and Mrs. Kim Simplis-Barrow on April 16-18, 2010. The primary purpose for the Prime Minister's visit to the United States was to participate in a number of events focused on broad based national dialogue encompassing and addressing social and economic development issues in Belize and increase government's outreach and visibility among its Belizean constituents here in the United States.
Pictures from Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow visit April 16 thru 18 (click here).
All Picture galleries here.(click here)
"Building the Future for the Children of Belize"
Concerned Belizeans is a charitable organization formed by community conscious Belizean Americans. The organization is geared towards providing children in Belize with opportunities for education. Our goal is to provide needy children in Belize with school uniforms and necessary school supplies, so that they have the opportunity to obtain the education required to find decent employment and support their families
OUR COMMITMENT
- Improving the quality and accessibility to education for the impoverished children in the Country of Belize.
- Providing educational opportunities that foster independence
- Helping families meet their children's needs.
- Our aim is to raise money and awareness about children in Belize who are in need of an education.
OUR MISSION
To assist and support Belizean children by providing educational opportunities. Mentoring and scholarships through a variety of educational programs that promote and develop personal self esteem, in conjunction with community involvement, improvement and empowerment..
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