New Center!

Its been a while since I've posted, the sunshine has been a welcome distraction! Summer is in full swing and schools have been out including the one where I have been working. However, a special event did happen in February which I have yet to write about, the new center in Puente Piedra was finally completed, what an amazing accomplishment! The inauguration for the center was held Feb 19th this year. It is a beautiful white building and stands out among the shacks and dusty surroundings of this extremely poor area of Lima. The new center is not located too far from the old one, and is in an area called Las Lomas de Carabayllo (a 3 hour bus ride from where we are living). I am blown away by what one man was able to accomplish. Of course he had help, but it was his idea, his dream and his desire to selflessly dedicate all of his energy to making this happen, he is an inspiration to us all. Now even more children will be able to receive therapy services where before Peru Children's Charity steped in there was no services anywhere near this area. The center consists of 3 therapy rooms as well as a very large play area, a kitchen, 2 enormous wheelchair accessible bathrooms with running water (an anomoly in this area) and a fenced in garden.

Old Center:

In progress.....

New Center:

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