My Nonprofit Reviews

This is my third year with COTA. Each year is better than the last. I love the culture and the people of Guatemala. I was blessed this year to experience serendipity. While vacationing at Lake Atitlan prior to the trip through multiple events I was put in touch with a widowed woman and her young son that had never walked. $125 dollars and 6 days later this child was in surgery and will eventually be able to walk. The community leader and Canadian volunteers visiting Guatemala hiked the three hours up a mountain to the village to back pack the child down to public transportation. Six hours later on a local bus got the child, the mamá and community leader arriving at Retalhuleu. COTA provided housing and food while "mi familia" awaited surgery. This same journey happened in reverse after surgery but a village closer to public transportation will care for the family until the child is able to go back to his village.

$125 dollars- something that I spend on a dinner out changed someone's life forever. I know that my financial support and my time makes a difference with COTA. I am lucky to be part of this organization and am impressed with the board and my fellow participants