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Welcome! Join me in supporting the Fabretto Children's Foundation through an upcoming Nicaragua Trip!

Fundraising Amount=$1,350.00 ; 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


 
Jonathan's Story
"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop." -Mother Teresa

When I brought up to my parents the idea of a service trip to Nicaragua, it was met with some hesitation. "Why Nicaragua? Why can't you come and do service back home in LA?" There is something about doing service abroad that no other experience can give you, and that is seeing the face of God in the different people of the world while experiencing a mutual respect and joy through one another. To step out of one's world and enter the world of someone whom you may have never imagined meeting yields a reward that is priceless.

After participating in 2 service trips abroad, I have discovered that there is no better way to use my gifts than for children and service. Service is a way to establish an avenue of love and to really discover who we are called to be. Furthermore, service is the driving force in my life that led me to devoting my future to being a pediatrician, hopefully joining organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, in order to help give the gift of peace and joy to children in a world that struggles to uphold such values. 

This Nicaragua Trip serves as an extremely exciting opportunity and I am exceedingly grateful for the support of my family and friends in pursuing the thing I love most, service. I am excited to meet the people of Nicaragua, to learn about their values and lifestyle, and to witness the amazing gifts of this group of students interacting for a greater good, all while receiving in greater abundance the rewards from being amongst the community we will serve!
Donations will go directly towards funding the costs and logistics of the Nicaragua Trip. All other donations beyond that will go to the Fabretto Children's Foundation. I'd appreciate your support in this endeavor!

Donors and Comments

Karen Garcia  gave $100.00 11/19/2010
"Jonathan, you are an amazing person. We are all so proud of your choice to serve in this way. God bless you on your trip and may He bless those you come in contact with. "
Hanaa Eid  gave  11/13/2010
"Jono, i'm so proud of you, our prayers for a safe trip. God bless you."
Peter Mankarious  gave  11/12/2010
"This world would be a much better place if there were more people like you Jono. You continue to amaze me. May God bless you in all that you do."
Michael Rofail  gave $150.00 11/11/2010
"Jano, I am very proud of you. May God bless your fruits of labor. Wish you a safe and productive trip. Love you Cuz... :)"
Nabil Gobrial  gave $150.00 11/10/2010
"Jono, Future Pediatrician, I am so proud of you, My prayers for a safe trip and Good Luck."
Diana Lopez  gave $60.00 11/10/2010
"Good luck Jono! If there is one thing I regret about UW it's not getting involved with something aboard! This seems like a great program! Have fun and be safe out there. "
Steven D Stroh  gave $150.00 11/10/2010
"Jonathan, Good luck with your fund raising and prayers for a safe trip. We can;t wait to hear about it when you get back. The Strohs"
Josephine Co Wee  gave $40.00 11/9/2010
"Hi Jonathan, You are such an inspiration to us all. I always hear how your mom is so proud of you. Have a safe trip! Josephine"
Marrianne Rofail  gave $100.00 11/9/2010
"I'm super proud of you Jono!!! You make me want to be better person :)"
Anonymous  gave $50.00 11/9/2010
"God bless you Jona and may all your dreams come true! :)"