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Fundraising Amount=$145.00 ; Goal=$975.00
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Each year, the Sheil Catholic Center sponsors an international service trip to Cusmapa, Nicaragua where we work in collaboration with the Fabretto Children's Foundation (www.fabretto.org).  All of our volunteers are students, and many of them rely on the support of our scholarship funds.  Any money raised above and beyond their trip expenses will be given as a gift to Fabretto to support their programs in Nicaragua.  We are grateful for any gift you can contribute!


The Sheil Catholic Center is the Catholic outreach on the campuses of Northwestern University.  We are a faith community of students, faculty, staff and associates who together offer a welcoming place for worship, celebration of sacraments and pastoral care. We promote education and spiritual growth, as well as provide opportunities for service and leadership within the academic setting. Our mission is to transform society by renewing our faith and inviting others to know Christ.  Learn more about the Sheil Catholic Center at www.sheil.northwestern.edu


 
Maeve's Story: 
"I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again" ~ Mahatma Gandhi

I initially disregarded the Nicaragua trip, though I earnestly wanted to go, because of the cost. The application date passed on a Friday. I was a little dejected, remembering that there was an expected capacity for the trip and that all the spots were most likely filled. On that Saturday morning, however, I spoke with my brother Trevor, who agreed to sponsor my trip. I called the director, hesitant to be excited, who told me that there was one spot left! 

I think that I was made able to go on this trip for a reason. I am so looking forward to helping the people of Fabretto, but I think we will get just as much in return. Personally, I look forward to returning with a richer, more understanding world-view and a greater sense of self-knowledge. These gifts and the memory of this soon-to-be-life-changing trip will remain with me as I attempt to determine my life-path and the best way that I can make a difference!

*Donations will go to the remaining cost of the Nicaragua Service Trip in addition to outside costs such as immunizations, passport fees, supplies. etc. and anything above my goal will go to Fabretto! 

Donors and Comments

Conor Sullivan  gave $20.00 11/29/2010