There are many opportunities to volunteer on the day of the tournament.  Sign up for a few hours or a full day!  There is also a section to sign up to bring items that are needed that day.

As always, FANA welcomes and is grateful for all our teen and youth volunteers.  Most jobs, unless there is a specific age requirement, are suitable for teens.  Certain jobs marked “Y” are best for youth (to volunteer with a parent).  Please contact Pam Braccio for any community service documentation.  

Thank you to all who signed up at the FANA membership meeting.  By now, you should have received an email confirming your volunteer position for the day.

Please check out the link above and sign up today!  The big event is just two months away!

For more information:

Eileen and Bob Phillips, Volunteer Coordinators

eileen@tastefulconnections.com

585-752-0537 Eileen or 585-281-1190 Bob

The 2^nd Annual FANA Philadelphia Golf Classic is set for August 3, 2012 at the Bella Vista Golf Course in Gilbertsville, PA!  phillygolf.familiesoffana.org

Once again, the event will feature a scramble format with a 1pm shotgun start and dinner buffet to follow.  Prizes will be awarded to tournament and on-course contest winners.

Tournament Overview:

• $100 per golfer (includes golf, cart, and buffet
• $25 dinner only
• 1 pm shotgun start at the Bella Vista Golf Course (2901 Fagleysville Rd., Gilbertsville, PA 19525 – 610/705-1855)

All proceeds support the FANA orphanage in Bogota, Colombia.  Families of FANA is a 501c.3 organization.

For sponsorship information or additional golfer information, please click the link above or contact jbarlowjr@gmail.com

Please go to:

http://spanishcamp.familiesoffana.org

then click “Registration” in the upper left hand corner.  The registration form is very user friendly and uses Paypal as a form of payment.  After you complete your registration form, you will receive a confirmation via email.

Please note that the registration link will be deactivated as of JUNE 1, 2012 so please register before that date so that you won’t miss out!!  Registration is ONLY available online.

If you any problems or concerns about the registration process, please contact:

Carole McLaughlin 668-1431 mwmcam@yahoo.com Katie Giansante 741-4741 katie@giansante.com

THANK YOU for supporting the camp programs!  We look forward to seeing you there!

The FANA Golf Classic is widely recognized as the premier golf event in Western New York.

Consistent with prior years, the event includes:

• golfer contests
• silent and live auction
• basket raffle
• cocktails, dinner, and awards

In 2011, Families of FANY, WNY donated more than $275,000 to FANA (the Spanish acronym for the Foundation for the Assistance of Abandoned Children) and local children’s charities right here in Western New York.  As with all of our events, the Golf Classic is run by a volunteer staff.  Every dollar raised goes directly toward our core purpose and fulfilling FANA’s mission to meaningfully support the children of FANA of Bogotá, Colombia.  Additionally, Families of FANA, WNY has donated over $200,000 to local charity organizations in WNY.  Giving back helps keep our community strong, our organization focused, and teaches our children kindness and instills in them a strong sense of civic responsibility.

Because of FANA, more than 12,000 children have found loving families all over the world.  In Western New York, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, over 400 couples and their families have had their lives enriched with the adoption of these beautiful children.  Many children are left behind in Bogotá, where FANA provides continuous care through housing, education, and medical treatment.

Individual and corporate participation is welcome.  Donations are tax deductible.  Registrations for this exciting event may be held with a credit card or check/cash received by June 24, 2012.

For easy online registration go to http://www.familiesoffana.org/event/23rd-annual-fana-golf-classic/  or email golf2012@familiesoffana.org if you have any questions.

23^rd Annual FANA Golf Classic Breakdown

Golfers

• 10-11:15 am Registration & Lunch (Grilled lunches also avail. on the course)
• 11:15am Report to Golf Carts
• 11:30am Shotgun Start
• 5pm Cocktails, Auction & Raffle
• 8:15 Dinner & Awards

Fees

• $250 per golfer includes lunch, golf with cart, cocktails and dinner
• $100 per person for dinner guests (cocktails and dinner only)

Don’t delay – register today!

 FANA is a 501c.3 Charitable Organization

…and much much more!

Can’t make it out to the sale, but want to donate to this amazing cause?  Cash or checks payable to Families of FANA will gladly be accepted and may be mailed to 2799 Housel’s Run Road, Milton, PA 17847 or email philamy@dejazzd.com for more information.

100% of proceeds will be donated to FANA.  All supplies are donated and/or recycled; all plant species are homegrown.

The FANA Golf Classic is widely recognized as the premier golf event in Western New York.

Consistent with prior years, the event includes:

• golfer contests
• silent and live auction
• basket raffle
• cocktails, dinner, and awards

In 2011, Families of FANY, WNY donated more than $275,000 to FANA (the Spanish acronym for the Foundation for the Assistance of Abandoned Children) and local children’s charities right here in Western New York.  As with all of our events, the Golf Classic is run by a volunteer staff.  Every dollar raised goes directly toward our core purpose and fulfilling FANA’s mission to meaningfully support the children of FANA of Bogotá, Colombia.  Additionally, Families of FANA, WNY has donated over $200,000 to local charity organizations in WNY.  Giving back helps keep our community strong, our organization focused, and teaches our children kindness and instills in them a strong sense of civic responsibility.

Because of FANA, more than 12,000 children have found loving families all over the world.  In Western New York, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, over 400 couples and their families have had their lives enriched with the adoption of these beautiful children.  Many children are left behind in Bogotá, where FANA provides continuous care through housing, education, and medical treatment.

Individual and corporate participation is welcome.  Donations are tax deductible.  Registrations for this exciting event may be held with a credit card or check/cash received by June 24, 2012.

For easy online registration go to http://www.familiesoffana.org/event/23rd-annual-fana-golf-classic/  or email golf2012@familiesoffana.org if you have any questions.

23^rd Annual FANA Golf Classic Breakdown

Golfers

• 10-11:15 am Registration & Lunch (Grilled lunches also avail. on the course)
• 11:15am Report to Golf Carts
• 11:30am Shotgun Start
• 5pm Cocktails, Auction & Raffle
• 8:15 Dinner & Awards

Fees

• $250 per golfer includes lunch, golf with cart, cocktails and dinner
• $100 per person for dinner guests (cocktails and dinner only)

Don’t delay – register today!

 FANA is a 501c.3 Charitable Organization

My story began when I was nine years old.  I moved in to an orphanage in Bogotá, Colombia named Santisima Trinidad.  While I was there, I kept wondering when I would be adopted or even if I would ever be adopted.

FANA is an orphanage in Bogotá that takes care of babies.  However, they were beginning a new program to try and place children, 10-14 years old, with families in Buffalo,New York.  This program, started by Elena de Martinez and Adriana Chavez, was called Great Magic.  The idea was to take a few lucky older kids or sibling groups to Buffalo to spend 3 weeks with a family.  After the 3 weeks, the children were to return to their orphanages.  If a match was made, the children were told that they would be adopted and that their new family would be coming to get them as soon as all paperwork was completed.  This program was certainly a miracle for older Colombian children like me.

When FANA called my orphanage and asked if there were any kids cleared for adoption, they said there were, and thank God I was one of those kids.  When I was accepted to be in the program it was the best day of my life.  I spent a few days at the FANA orphanage with kids from Santisima Trinidad and other orphanages.  We were told that we were going to The United States.  At this time, I didn’t even realize that the people there didn’t speak Spanish. I was both afraid and happy.  I was afraid because I was going to spend time with strangers and I was happy because I had an opportunity to have a real family.

Finally the day came to leave Colombia.  Originally, I didn’t even know how far away the United States was.  I didn’t even know what language the people spoke.  I was so afraid because it was my first time flying in an airplane.  It was summer so the temperature was pretty warm in Buffalo.  I was not used to this because Bogotá’s temperature is moderate year round.

I met my host family but communication was difficult.  After about one week we realized things were not working out. Baker Victory Services was then able to place me with another family.  They spoke Spanish so the communication was better.  At the end of my stay, I spent the day at Spanish Camp and then went to the Friday night fiesta.  I didn’t know it then, but a woman, who was already a FANA mom, saw me and fell in love with me that day.  However, my trip was over and it was time to go back to Colombia.

Unfortunately, things didn’t work out with the second family either so I just thought I would stay at the orphanage.  Then, I received a phone call from Adriana at FANA and she said a family in Buffalo(the woman from Spanish Camp) wanted me to visit them for Christmas.  So, once again I was flying to the United States to live with strangers who only spoke English.

On Christmas Eve we went to a party with their whole family. When it was bed time I was so excited because the next day we would open our presents. This family had two children, eight year old boy/girl twins. We stayed up all night talking (me in Spanish and them in English). Somehow we understood each other and laughed all night long. In the morning we opened presents and played all day. In the evening my host family had a huge family party at their house. It was really fun spending Christmas with this family. When I went back to Colombia, my counselor asked me if I wanted to be a part of this family and I said yes because of course, that was the right family for me.

So, for two years now I have been a part of a family, my family.

I thank FANA and everyone who made my dream come true.  I know FANA did this for other kids too.  My family always supports FANA and my brother, sister, and I will always remember that we are FANA Kids.  Thank you for making my dream come true.