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8th International Altruism Festival

CasaMagna Marriott Resort & Spa is once again the proud sponsor of the 8th International Altruism Festival in Puerto Vallarta. This gastronomic and cultural event creates awareness among the population to support those who need it the most.

This is the most important altruism event of Puerto Vallarta and will take place on Sunday, May 6, 2012, beginning at 6:00 pm, in the beautiful beachfront garden of the CasaMagna Marriott Resort in Marina Vallarta.

Some of the best restaurants in the Puerto Vallarta area will be offering food and refreshments. There will be live entertainment, dancing and cultural representations.

All proceeds will be donated to the 24 chosen charity and non-profit organizations who need your help.

Each charity will be given the opportunity to host a display at the festival to highlight the great impact they are having on the Puerto Vallarta community.

The organizations welcome you to come by to meet them and look forward to receiving your support.

The great causes chosen this year are the following. Click on the names for more information:

• Casa Agape Children Shelter - (322) 224-0318
• Amigos de La Cruz/APERCH - (329) 295-5502
• Asilo San Juan Diego Senior Citizen Home - (322) 222-1257
• Bomberos de Puerto Vallarta (Fire Department) - (322) 223-9476/78
• Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Childrens Shelter - (322) 221-1908
• Clinica de Rehabilitacion Vallarta Santa Barbara - (322) 224-2754
• Rotary International Puerto Vallarta - (322) 145-2481
• Salvation Army of Puerto Vallarta - (322) 290-1587
• entreAmigos San Francisco - (322) 117-1677
• Soccer Club Filial Pumas - (322) 225-9923
• Families at the Dump - (322) 297-7425
• Fideicomiso Estero el Salado - (322) 226-2870 ext. 2878
• Down Syndrome Association - (322) 224-9577 
• International Friendship Club of PV - (322) 222-5466
• Pasitos de Luz Day Care for Special Needs Children - (322) 299-3625
• Manos de Amor Por Bahia Casa Hogar - (329) 298-6011
• Toys for Tots Vallarta - (322) 221-5102
• Proyecto Pitillal Busca un Amigo - (322) 299-4495
• Vallarta Botanical Gardens - (322) 223-6182
• Vallarta Women’s Association (Children With Cancer/Canica Vallarta) - (322) 224-6396
• Casa Infantil Mojoneras (After School Programs) - (322) 290-3178
• PEACE Mexico – (329) 291-5157
• Biblioteca Rey Nayar - (329) 298-4434
• Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos - (322) 224-9966

In addition to the charity information booths, this year's festival will feature a wide range of entertainment ranging from live music and dancing to cultural presentations and an extraordinary culinary demonstration by some of Puerto Vallarta's finest restaurants and food & beverage suppliers.

Our proud sponsors are: CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & SPA • Barcelona Tapas • Burgeria • Café des Artistes •  Charme Pastelería • Coca Cola • CoExist Café • Daquiri Dicks • El Dorado • Espresso Café • Four Seasons - Aramara • Frascati • Freddy's Tucan • Helados Buonissimo • Ikuai • India Gate • Kaiser Maximilian • La Leche • La Palapa • Las Casitas • Liverpool • Los Chatos Pastelería • Mikado, Niksan • No Way Jose • Outback Steakhouse, Pan & Que? • Pepsi • Pie in the Sky Pastelería • Porto Bello • River Café • Tequila Mama Lucia • Thierry's Prime Steakhouse • Trattoria Michel •  Trio • Vallarta Adventures • Vista Grill • Vitea • Toldos Chalita • Luz y Sonido Winners • Juego Pirotécnicos Zagal •  Ohtli Spa • O'Rourke & Associates Insurance and Investments • Lloyd's Real Estate

Last year, with the participation of more than 1,600 people, 588,000 pesos was raised, giving 24,500 pesos for each organization. In 2012, with your help, we can do even better.

Don't miss this incredible night of food, friendship and fun, with all proceeds divided equally among the charities.

The donation, which includes food, drinks and entertainment, is just 300 pesos in advance or 400 pesos at the door. Reserve your tickets TODAY by calling any of the beneficiary organizations listed above, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Concierge Desk at (322) 226-0048, or by emailing Lourdes Bizarro at  lourdes.bizarro@marriotthotels.com. Call to have your tickets delivered today!

Come and experience a magnificent event in a cordial atmosphere and help us make this year's event even bigger and better!

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta is committed to the community, supporting and organizing several events during the year. In 2011, the resort raised and donated more than $270,500 USD for altruistic events. They donated more than 190 rooms for non-governmental associations and charities adding a value of $50,750 USD. With more than 230 associates, CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta works for the community with volunteering and activities. Visit the wesite at www.puertovallartamarriott.com

  Learn more about Amigos de La Cruz

  Learn more about Asilo San Juan Diego Senior Citizen Home

  Learn more about Bomberos de Puerto Vallarta (Fire Department)

  Learn more about Casa Hogar Childrens Shelter

  Learn more about Clinica de Rehabilitacion Santa Barbara

  Learn more about Rotary International Puerto Vallarta

  Learn more about The Salvation Army of Puerto Vallarta

  Learn more about entreAmigos San Francisco

  Learn more about Soccer Club Filial Pumas

  Learn more about Families at the Dump

  Learn more about Fideicomiso Estero el Salado

  Learn more about Down Syndrome Association

  Learn more about International Friendship Club

  Learn more about Pasitos de Luz Day Care for Special Needs Children

  Learn more about Manos de Amor Por Bahia Casa Hogar

  Learn more about Toys for Tots Vallarta

  Learn more about Project Pitillal, Reach Out to a Friend

  Learn more about Vallarta Botanical Gardens

  Learn more about Children With Cancer/Canica Vallarta

  Learn more about Casa Infantil Mojaneras

  Learn more about Peace Punta de Mita

  Learn more about La Biblioteca Rey Nayar

  Learn more about Biblioteca Los Mangos

  Check out Timothy Real Estate Group

  Check out Mr Marlin Fishing Charters

  Check out Coco's Kitchen & Wine Garden

  Check out Andale Restaurant & Bar

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