Casa Connor for Physically and Mentally Challenged Children Nearing Completion Canadian Childrens Shelter of Hope Foundation | |
May 25, 2016 |
Eight years in the making, the dream project of Pieter and Teena Oudman, Casa Connor is nearing completion.
In March 2000 Pieter & Teena’s grandson Connor Vanderveen, was diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome, a metabolic disorder. Sadly, Connor is no longer with us but Pieter & Teena have made sure that his legacy carries on in this beautiful building and the services that it will provide to the community. When completed Casa Connor will serve approximately 200 physically and mentally challenged children from the surrounding area of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
CCSHF (Canadian Children's Shelter of Hope Foundation) has been so honoured to collaborate on this project. During a visit in February, I was shocked to see that so much work had been completed since November 2015, when I was last there. The floors, walls, windows and plumbing are in and the electrical is almost ready to fire.
There is still inside finishing work to be done and we are still attempting to raise $125,000 CAD to complete this huge project, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
When completed, Casa Connor will care for the children’s basic needs and offer physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, speech and occupational therapy, art, dance and music workshops, and special education. Please consider a monthly donation to sustain the work at Casa Connor.
Casa Connor's long awaited official opening date has been scheduled for October 20th, 2016. We invite all our donors and supporters to come out to Casa Connor to help us celebrate this long awaited day!
For more information, visit Casa Connor at CCSHF.
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