Today was the last day of our Community Action Project (CAP). During these three days, we helped the community of Suarez renovate and expand their public baseball field. Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Suarez as well as the Dominican Republic, and so their baseball field is a center for community involvement, sports, and entertainment. Our CAP included repainting the backstop, creating three sets of benches/bleachers, building a shade structure, and donating a variety of baseball equipment, including bats and gloves. These improvements will help provide more seating areas for spectators from outside the community as well as an area for the community members to sell concessions during games. The impact of our work alongside the Suarez community members will be felt for years to come.
Being involved in this CAP has been one of the highlights of the trip and is a unique experience that could rarely be experienced outside of Global Glimpse. Many members of this delegation have been involved in various forms of foreign aid and volunteer work, but many of us do not get to meet and interact with the people we are helping in such a direct way. The people of Suarez welcomed us into their community with open arms, allowing us to play many games of baseball, soccer, and Duck Duck Goose. In such a short amount of time, we have impacted their lives with our CAP contribution and in return they have impacted ours with their kindness and laughter.
As our last full day in the Dominican Republic is tomorrow, we all are savoring these amazing moments here, from our English tutoring classes to the hard work put into our Community Action Project. The memories we have made here will impact us and our own world views for the rest of our lives.
A big shoutout to all of the Glimpsers who worked really hard to complete this project that has left a legacy in the Suarez community.
CHLOOEEEEEEE! So proud of you (and also Sam and Katie). You TRULY went and got your coin. I have utmost confidence that your guys’ CAP project will be a huge smacking bop for the Suarez community. I miss you so much and I can’t wait for you to come back so we can get poke together again, like the good ol days. Love you!! – roon
Zach – We are so happy that you were able to have this experience and make an impact on the Suarez community. I am sure it has opened your eyes a bit. We can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!
Love you,
Mom & Dad
Kailee and Glimpsers,
Just one more whole day to work hard in the DR. Make your last one the the BEST one. Take a moment and look back at what you’ve achieved over the past 2+ weeks. I bet none of you expected to accomplish so much in such little time. I really applaud you, your fellow glimpsers, GG leaders, GG ambassadors and the DR community, locals and friends you’ve made along the way to help make this journey so successful. (*Virtual hug/hand shake to everyone*). I’m sure the DR is very proud of your work also. And I bet this group ‘SJ2A San Juan DR 6-11’ set a really high bar/standard for the next GG groups that will be visiting San Juan de la Maguana after you guys. Your legacy will definitely be talked about in the next GG trips and years to come.
I’m really looking forward to hear all your great stories, adventures, challenges, & fun you had on this amazing trip and journey. I hope you have a smooth plan ride back (since you said the trip going there was a bit bumpy). Take lots of pictures of your new friends once you have access to your phone and get their contact information so that you can still keep in touch. Again, thank you to the GG leaders for ensuring our kids had the time of their life and for staying with them and ensure their safety and well-being. I along with other GG participant parents THANK YOU for the bottom of our hearts.
Love and miss u,
Mom, Dad & Didi
Simply awesome job to you and your team Chloe D. Amazing contribution to the community. Very proud of you and can’t wait to have you back home. Dad
Sammy,
So happy to hear all about your impact on this community while you were there. I look forward to hearing all about it when you return,…. fly safe and I can’t wait to see you!
Love
Dad