Published on Monday, December 9, 2024
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

The Costa Rica Christmas Gift Drive project is commemorating its 15th anniversary of funding Christmas festivities at remote public elementary schools.

Brendan Ryan, a North Carolina expat who has resided in Parrita Canton, Puntarenas Province, for the past 20 years as a Real Estate Developer, is organizing the gifts initiative to give hope to hundreds of children. 

According to Ryan, this year, with the assistance of numerous volunteers and donations from his customers, friends, and family, they are purchasing gifts for more than 500 children at eleven local primary schools, two youth outreach programs, and an organization that provides free childcare for single moms.

"We visit each school with Santa and Mrs. Claus and put on a show for the kids to spread a little Christmas magic and hope to kids who otherwise might not receive anything for Christmas," Ryan said.

The fundraising goal this year is $7,500. They have raised about $4,600 of their goal and 100% of donations will go to the gifts & children's parties.

Donations are being received from $10 and up, through the Costa Rica Children's Gift Drive campaign on the GoFundMe site.

Those who wish to help with the purchase and wrapping toys, are welcome to participate in the children's gifts initiative, Brendan Ryan may be reached via email at Brendan@richcoastrealty.com phone number 8718-9891 in Costa Rica, or USA Toll-Free at 1-866-833-4005.

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