Cozumel News November 25th, 2014: Cozumel Firefighters Annual Fundraiser, Cozumel’s Gran Fondo New York Results, and in Aurita’s Corner, a meeting with Cozumel’s first Lady Georgina Ruiz de Marrufo, Honorary President of DIF Cozumel.
Cozumel Firefighters Annual Fundraiser
The annual fundraiser to benefit the Heroic Firefighters Cozumel began with a goal of $250,000 pesos. This year they are looking to acquire a tanker truck that has a market price of a quarter million pesos, according to data provided by Alberto May Borge, commander of the firefighters.
Driven by Wet Wendy’s Foundation, the annual collection for fire department of Cozumel started yesterday. In the collection-donation campaigns preceding, the majority of donors were foreign tourists. The donation can be one peso, but those who give 100 or 150 may be a awarded a gift , explained Alberto May in the module installed in the parking lot of a supermarket on Avenida Rafael E. Melgar and 11. The module will be open from November 24th to the 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They will collect again December 1st to the 5th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cozumel’s Gran Fondo New York Result
In this first edition of “Gran Fondo New York” on the island, cyclists from 28 countries participated, with 50% national and 100 local competitors, including paratletas. The event ended with a ceremony at Quintana Roo Park to reward the winners.
The first place winner in the general category (Men) was Jesús Jiménez; in second place was José Ricardo Higareda, and third place was won by Manuel Ayala Balam. In the women general category, Michelle Flippo won first place, followed by Anahí León Becerril in second place, and in third place Lisa Magnus.
The “Cervelo King of the Wind”, boys’ division, was won by Manuel Lozano, and Anahí León Becerril took first in the female category. The first place in the team category “The Pinarelo” took first place and “The Chocobike” won second place.
In the category “El y Ella suma menos 90″, (Couples) first place was won by Casia and Carlos Nuñez; the second place went to Carlos Diaz Sam and Maria del Mar, while Graham and Piper Sergio Heredia, won third place.
Aurita’s Corner
Cozumel’s First Lady Georgina Ruiz de Marrufo
Last Saturday I was out taking advantage of the Buen Fin sale and recognized Cozumel’s First Lady Georgina Ruiz de Marrufo, shopping at Chedraui. I have been meaning to contact her to ask for assistance in a fundraiser to bring gently used motorcycle helmets to donate to the people of Cozumel. The fundraiser was created by Greg Sebally of Michigan and is now in the stage of needing a local sponsoring organization to deal with Aduana and the distribution.
After a second of hesitation, I approached her and introduced myself, my son Bartolo, and my friend Patricia Hamp that was shopping with us. To my delight, she was very down to earth and charming! She asked to be called “Gina” and immediately scheduled an appointment to meet with me at noon on Monday.
I followed through with the appointment and she promised to assist us with our fundraiser. I took the opportunity to ask her what our community can do to assist her. She asked for our support in the fundraisers for the people of Las Fincas. She delivered 350 blankets to them this Saturday but it represented only one blanket per family. That area gets very cold this time of year. Please donate new or gently used blankets and sweaters for these families.
She also spoke of her special project, the participation of disabled children in the Cozumel Carnival. As you recall, she instituted the participation of DIF in Carnival 2014. For the first time in Cozumel history a new category of Carnival Royalty was added, a King and Queen was crowned that had autism. The first Lady of Cozumel is asking for our help in raising money that is needed for the children’s costumes and other costs associated with their participation in Cozumel Carnival 2015.
If possible, Georgina Ruiz de Marrufo is even more beautiful in person and that beauty is surpassed by her personality, charm and intelligence. DIF Cozumel is a vital part of the Cozumel Community providing social services, medical and dental services, therapy and all kinds of support to people of all ages. Please keep them in mind for donations and volunteer opportunities.
COZUMEL EVENTS CALENDAR 2014
Exhibit by Dr. Chey´s Brother November 6th – January 6th
CITY OF COZUMEL DISCOUNTS
On November 1, the City announced this year’s discount program: (Note if you have an INAPAN arid (senior discount), you qualify for a 50% discount on taxes! *To apply see instructions in The Cozumel Sun section on Important Documents: https://www.thecozumelsun.com/living-in-cozumel-guide/important-documents/
Property Taxes
25% Discount if you pay November 18 – December 1.
20% Discount if you pay December 2nd –December 15th
15% Discount if you pay December 16th – December 31st
10% Discount if you pay January 1st – February 28th
Trash Collection Commercial and Home
10% discount if you pay November 18th – February 28th
IRONMAN COZUMEL NOVEMBER 30TH
