Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids Construction Progress Bob Price - Vallarta Botanical Gardens | |
go to original March 27, 2014 |
Never Give Up on a Dream...
Back in June of 2010, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens held an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Orchid Conservatory that we are just now beginning to build. The thought back in 2010 was that a ceremony could help stimulate donations and we could build this new structure slowly but surely as funds came in.
Well, we’ve learned quite a bit about fundraising in the time since this ceremony and have refined our plans for the building and its furnishings to become an iconic structure to compliment the botanical marvels it will display.
Last summer fundraising excitement was catapulted forward by a couple whose belief in the Gardens and appreciation of its impact to the Vallarta community inspired them to offer matching funds of up to $100,000 USD for this project until the end of 2013.
Through additional fundraising efforts and generosity from supporters near and afar, the $100,000 mark was reached and matched for a total of $200,000.
An additional $50,000 USD in matching funds has now been offered until the end of April 2014.
Progress so far includes leveling of the site, delivery of materials, and installation of steel and concrete for the building’s columns.
We look forward to sharing monthly updates on construction progress in the newsletter and weekly progress on our Facebook page.
We once again thank all of those who have given so far to this project to make this all possible. Funds are still kindly needed to complete the project and now is the best time to give while a matching offer is still available.
You can still contribute to the legacy and benefit to our beloved Vallarta community that this project will provide.
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