About:
Villa La Paz Foundation runs an orphanage in Lima, Peru called Hogar San Francisco. It was founded by Dr. Anthony Lazzara to care for children who are both destitute and experiencing serious health problems. Ages of children range from new born to mid 20's. Types of medical illness vary and include but are not limited to malnutrition, TB, cleft lip and palate, various types of cancer, etc. Hogar San Francisco takes in children who have no where else to go and everyone in the home is considered their family.
Volunteer Bio: Lynn Millspaugh is a Chicago-based photographer and film producer who received a BA in PR/Advertising and a minor in Spanish from DePaul University. Presently, Lynn is an Emmy-winning producer working at advertising agency Downtown Partners Chicago. Downtown Partners Chicago often does pro-bono work, including three films that were recently produced for World Sport Chicago to help students in underserved neighborhoods in Chicago receive sports funding and mentorships in the college search process.
(Mentors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlzjHyFBEEw Legacy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPkN-POerUc Franky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oT-srszH-A)
Lynn is passionate about community service and photography/film and will be volunteering and documenting at the orphanage in Peru this December.
Goal: Raise $2,000 over the next two months for this cause.
What We Need
Funds will also be used to alleviate expenses in traveling and preparing for the trip, ie proper vaccinations and airfare as well as clothing, school supplies and toys to give to the children over the holiday (I will be volunteering December 15-31).
The orphanage provides volunteers with housing and food, and I will personally take care of my production and photography costs.
The Impact
With your help, I will be able to not only give my time and energy to this organization but a collective donation that will help cover medical expenses and food for the children, clothing, toys, school supplies, arts and crafts etc. Your money will enhance the physical, emotional, social and intellectual well being of medically challenged children living in Peru and help bring cheer to their holiday season.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you can't donate, please spread the word.
Also, if you have any goods in your home you would like to donate, ie sports equipment, arts and crafts, toys, school supplies, etc. I will gladly bring them to Peru or pay to ship them to the organization.
Any amount will help me reach my goal.
