Letter to Supporters II

[Deborah Hirsch]

Letter to Supporters

Dear Friends of Norawas de Raramuri,

On Monday, May 14, 2012 the Board of Directors voted to dissolve Norawas de Raramuri. We have done this with a sense of sadness, not only on account of our loss of Micah True, but because many of us have cared so deeply for this cause. Many have given–hearts, minds, time, and treasure–to the the work of Norawas de Raramuri over the past three years. I know I speak for all of us in saying that, to have shared with our neighbors in The Copper Canyon has been an opportunity and experience of a lifetime. All of us will go on to do so in new ways.

The Board has also formed a committee that will oversee the distribution of all remaining funds. They will be used primarily to care for children of the communities we have been supporting, especially for their nutrition. This is especially effective because many of these children come from areas that have proved unreachable by aid organizations, but we can reach their schools. We will work with leaders of local non-profits to ensure that the funds are used properly.

The new Caballo Blanco Foundation was formed independent of Norawas de Raramuri and members of that organization will, as we’ve been told, be working on the continuation of Micah’s legacy, especially to ensure that the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon continues. As yet, it is not a tax-exempt organization, but the foundation (in formation) is accepting contributions.

For tax-deductible gifts to immediately and exclusively benefit Raramuri people, we recommend  the following organizations:

The Sierra Tarahumara EducationProject, also known as Rota-Scholars.

http://rota-scholars.org/

One Heart Worldwide, its Mexico Program.

http://www.oneheartworld-wide.org/index.php/programs/mexico

Thank you so much for your support of Raramuri athletes and their communities.

As Micah would say, “Run Free.”

Sincerely,

Deborah K. Hirsch
Treasurer

[Christer Schapiro]

Deborah,

apart from that, what will happen to the webpage with all the unique material, pics and videos?

If you will keep the web page: I noticed that there are links (about donations) pointing to norawas.com that doesn't exist - maybe you (someone) should fix that! Maybe you should link to caballoblanco.org instead?

Best Regards
Christer Schapiro

[Maria Walton]

Hola Amigo!   It's wonderful hearing from you! Guadajuko and are enjoying the beautiful, cool weather of Arizona. He's such a blessing, as I watch him dancing, eating, and running Happy and Free!   We will soon modify the current web-site, to immediately link donations to the Caballo Blanco Foundation.   On Sunday, March 3, 2013, The Caballo Blanco Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon, will be another magical celebration!     Thank you everyone for your continued support of Micah's beautiful message of hope, peace, harmony and love for the Raramuri.   La Mariposa and Ghost Dog      "When the message is of truth, peace, beauty and love, we will always have the strength to find our way home, on this, our beautiful Mother Earth". --- On Fri, 5/18/12, Christer Schapiro <christer...@gmail.com> wrote:

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