Next Event Feb. 2010

Kiteboarding 4 Kids hosted a fantastic new charity fundraising event held this February in Cabarete, the Kiteboarding capital of the world. Cabarete is on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, a large Caribbean island situated between Cuba and Puerto Rico.

This unique event brought together passionate kite boarders from all backgrounds and abilities to enjoy physically and mentally challenging events whilst raising funds for some much needed causes.

Exciting events included a three-hour endurance course race and a Big Air best Trick contest. There were categories for Men, Women & Juniors (age 14 and under).

Prizes were donated by sponsors and were awarded to the event winners in both the men and women divisions, there was a special prize for top fundraiser who wins a 7 night stay at a luxury beach-front villa on Cabarete Bay Beach!

Events and Entertainment: The event will ROCKed with music by local Bands.

Donating: Kiteboarding for Kids is a kiting competition, but one does not have to get wet to participate in the fundraising! You can raise money for our charities by going to http://www.active.com/donate/KB4K. It is not too late to make a donation please donate now!

Beneficiaries

100% of the fundraising proceeds go to benefit local charities who support underprivileged children in the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.

Kids Alive

Dominican Crossroads

The Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project Library

Thanks to the organizing charity, Kids for Charities, all donations are tax deductible in the US as a charitable contribution. Kids for Charities is a US based 501C3 non-profit organization.

Laurel Eastman- a champion kite boarder, kite school owner and long time Cabarete resident commented on the importance of this event. "As Kite Boarders, Cabarete gives us so much in terms of fantastic wind, friendly faces and warm safe waters- this is our chance to give back. By helping to make sure the children of the North Coast are healthy, educated, and loved we can ensure a great future for the communities here. This is our chance to say thank you and to really make a difference in the lives of the young people who need it the most."

For more information contact:

Kee Park : keepark@yahoo.com
or
Laurel Eastman: laurel@laureleastman.com

100 % of the Proceeds Will Be Donated to Local Dominican Republic Charities

Kids Alive: receive US$3,000. An international non-profit organization who build and organize schools all over the world. There is a Kids Alive school very close in our own Village, Caraballo, a few minutes drive from Cabarete. Kids Alive has found approximately 500 sponsors for the local Haitian and Dominican children in this area. Prior to being sponsored to go to school, the children were idle and had absolutely no education. Now, the children are learning reading, writing, mathematics, and other major subjects. The sponsored children receive all medical immunizations, one meal a day, uniforms, books, and a future! Each child is sponsored for $35/month. The school has amazing, nurturing teachers who truly care for the children. The building the Kid's Alive Park School has built, is maxed-out on occupancy. Currently, a new wing is being built so Kids Alive can sponsor more children. The school is thriving and the kids are truly happy. Kiteboarding for Kids is proud to help the Kids Alive school.

Dominican Crossroads: receive US$3,000. Headed by Bob and Jana Amelingmeier who have lived in Dominican Republic for over twenty years and have devoted their lives to feeding the homeless impoverished people in the outskirts of Cabarete. Crossroads is involved in a milk ministry. They feed hard boiled eggs, bread, cold cuts, porridge, and milk to the destitute, and they find sponsors to relocate the homeless into small concrete homes. Each home has running water and a toilet. Prior to this project, families of 5 and more were living in tin shacks. Many illnesses ran rampant and resurfaced due to water problems. Many of these people bath in the stream and drink the same water. Luckily, the illnesses have decreased, and Crossroads continues to sponsor families and put them in these homes. Each home costs $3,500!

Dream Project Library: receive US$3,000. Monies will go toward the expansion of this library physically as well as the materials on the bookshelves.

Sosua Kids: receive US$750. This program buys uniforms and backpacks for the underprivileged children who are going to school but cannot afford these items.

Pablito's Kids Program: receive US$750. This program is an after school program teaching kids to swim and windsurf.

Janette Hall: receive US$750. Janette runs a small school. The school needed new book shelves, desks, and school supplies.

It is not too late, you can still help and make a donation: If you would like to make a donation to any of these charities please do so here or you contact them directly OR you can contact KB4K.

Top Fund Raisers

1. Dale Mitchell got the award for the top fundraiser - $2,500

2. Sam Ciotti got the award for the top junior fundraiser - $550

3. John & Cathy Park got the award for the top single donation - $2,150