Christmas All Year Long

The Christmas Spirit marked by solidarity and the desire to make this a better world was present during the entire year in the Institute. However, it was on December 21st, that the 82 children assisted by RUMO received a very special visitor. With sparkling eyes they stared and the good old man. Dressed in Red and white with a bell in his hand, Santa Claus made those children’s dreams come true giving out lot’s of candies, hugs and countless gifts!

The pre-schools Ra Tim Bum and Nosso Ninho contributed with the party by donating even more gifts. By doing this they brought joy to those kids and also stimulated noble values such as love to your neighbor.

“Besides the toys, the children also received clothes and shoes provided by kind supporters who committed with the school to provide each child with a Merry Christmas”, declared Viviane Romano, Institute’s president.

To all partners and volunteers we give our wholehearted gratitude!

Judo

On December 18th, with high expectations, the 20 students enrolled in the Project Friends of Childhood – PAI, participated in the ceremony to exchange Judo belts promoted by instructor Edinho.

The children demonstrated strength, talent and determination throughout the year. Because of their commitment to the sport, they advanced from the gray to the blue belt.

During the event the discipline of the students and the satisfaction of instructor Edinho were noticeable. Instructor Edinho believes that the practice of sports can be a bridge for a better future. This was the second year of practice of this sport and of the belt exchange ceremony.

Rumo (Route) To Health

In the month of December, besides the Christmas gifts, the children assisted by the Institute, got a very special gift, dental treatment.

The initiative was facilitated by the participation of volunteer dentists, with the support of Monte Alegre Neighborhood Community Center, where the Dental office used by RUMO is located.

The treatments are being prioritized according with the level gravity and urgency of the case. The consultations are performed by Dr. Vanize Fernanda Romero de Campos and Dr. Daniel Kauntz Gonçalves.