I was engaged in a conversation about how funny it is that tourists and future expats to Belize think that it’s all a laid back, hammock rocking lifestyle. In reality, many of us expats find that we’re even busier than we were back in our home country, especially ones that work and volunteer. With all of the events, fundraisers, and ... Read More »
In an effort to strengthen South Ambergris Caye, Mahogany Bay Village has pledged to have 30 staff trained in 3 First Aid sessions. As of Tuesday November 22nd, 10 newly qualified Red Cross first responders are now onsite to assist visitors at Mahogany Bay and in the island community at large. The second group of 10 is scheduled to receive ... Read More »
This Saturday’s San Pedro Red Cross Blood Drive will make the 5th and last one for 2016. They are normally held quarterly but we ended up with an extra one this year in accommodating a Projects Abroad request for an additional Blood Drive at Washington University earlier in the year. We have collected 48 pints so far this year and ... Read More »
There has been lots of talk and people stepping up from afar to help those affected by the San Pedro fire. My mom and stepdad immediately put money in my Canadian bank account for me to pass along. Yesterday I was asked politely if I was willing to address the individual fundraising campaigns sprouting up and being asked for all ... Read More »
Every time the Belize Red Cross, San Pedro Branch does another blood drive we never know what to expect and this one was no exception. We also look at how to do better for next time and our new Blood Drive Department head Heidi Simmons did a great job of getting the team to do just that. Together with the ... Read More »
Scene One: Celebrate Holiday I was fortunate that the universe sent my friend Jack over with a golf cart and that he was in a chill mood so was willing to wait for me to finish my work and pack a picnic while my editor Shirlee fixed any bits that came from my dyslexic ADD brain so I could go ... Read More »
The Original Belize Blog Since 2007 – tacogirl.com