Events

On April 2nd, we joyfully and excitedly celebrated the fifth breakfast of the 2023–2024 season of Becas Vallarta A.C. at the charming Le Bistro restaurant, located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. On this occasion, we were joined by donors, allies, and friends from our community, who, as always, showed their immense generosity and commitment to education. As is tradition, we held a raffle with very special prizes, which added even more excitement and joy to the morning. But without a doubt, one of the most moving moments was the presence of three former scholarship recipients, who shared with us their experiences in the program and their academic journeys. Their stories inspire us to continue working for a future with more educational opportunities for our community. Castañeda Navarro Erik Axel Computer Engineer (CUC) GPA: 9.9 | 10 years in the program Ramírez Santana Anael Bachelor’s in Business Administration (CUC) GPA: 9.4 | 7 years in the program De la Rosa Martínez María Alejandra Bachelor’s in Business Administration (CUC) GPA: 9.8 | 10 years in the program We also took the opportunity to present a special recognition to LANS store, on behalf of its director Israel Meza Peña and his mother Carmelita Meza, for their valuable support and commitment to our cause. Our sincerest thanks to the Le Bistro restaurant for opening their doors and allowing us to use their facilities to carry out this important event. And of course, thank you to each of our donors, who make it possible for us to continue transforming lives through education. Your continued support is the seed that helps the future of many young people in Puerto Vallarta flourish. See you next season!

On February 12, 2025, our association hosted a special breakfast at the River Café restaurant, an event dedicated to recognizing individuals who have been fundamental pillars in the success of our organization. This occasion provided us with the opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to those whose support and dedication have made it possible for our mission to move forward. During the breakfast, we presented important recognitions to two members of our association for their tireless commitment and work: • Luis Ignacio Zúñiga, Director of the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac, received a well-deserved recognition for his constant support over 15 years. His leadership has been key in the growth of our association and the consolidation of our projects. • María Elena Ramos Castillón, our Treasurer and close friend, was also recognized for her valuable contribution over 12 years. Her support and dedication to our cause have been invaluable. We were especially honored to have the presence of one of our most outstanding alumni, Rosario Aracely Velázquez Ramírez. Rosario, who studied Licenciatura en Psicología at the Centro Universitario de la Costa with an impressive GPA of 97.7, was part of the Becas Vallarta program for 11 years. Today, Rosario works in Human Resources at AlfaTec, a construction company specializing in electrical and sanitary installations. Her story is a testament to the importance of educational support in achieving professional success. At the event, we also had the pleasure of having our volunteers, María Concepción and Susana Bárbara Jaqueline García Peña, an ex-scholar, who have generously given their time and effort to support our activities. Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to Gabriela Sánchez, the daughter of the owner of River Café, for her generous support and contribution to the success of this event. Her hospitality and commitment to our cause have been instrumental. This breakfast was not only an opportunity to recognize those who have supported us, but also to reflect on all that has been accomplished so far and the challenges that still lie ahead. At Becas Vallarta, we remain committed to our mission of offering educational opportunities to young people in our region, and we are convinced that, with the support of everyone, we will continue making a significant difference in the lives of many students.

On January 15, 2025, Becas Vallarta held its third seasonal breakfast at the renowned Daiquiri Dick’s restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. These breakfasts have become key gatherings to strengthen the community of scholarship recipients, alumni, donors, and supporters, providing an opportunity to share progress and reinforce the commitment to education. On this occasion, we had the honor of welcoming Carmen Sofía Reyes Zúñiga, director and president of Vallarta Opina newspaper. Her presence at the event was especially meaningful, as her journalistic work has played a crucial role in promoting social and educational initiatives in the region. During the breakfast, she shared her perspective on the importance of supporting education and the impact of programs like Becas Vallarta in shaping young people’s futures. Additionally, two distinguished alumni joined us as special guests, sharing their testimonies on how the scholarship program influenced their academic and professional journeys. The first was Bárbara Susana García Peña, a Nursing graduate from the Centro Universitario de la Costa, who completed her degree with an outstanding GPA of 9.7. Her story is a testament to hard work and dedication, demonstrating how access to quality education can transform lives and contribute to the well-being of the community. We were also joined by Yolanda de Jesús Sandoval, a graduate in Computer Systems Engineering from Tec Vallarta. During her participation, she shared her experience as a scholarship recipient for ten years, being part of the program from 2004 to 2009. Her career reflects the commitment and perseverance of students who have gone through Becas Vallarta and are now successful professionals in their respective fields. The event not only served as a reunion for alumni and supporters but also reinforced the importance of continuing to invest in education in the region. Becas Vallarta remains committed to reducing school dropout rates and providing opportunities for talented young individuals facing economic barriers in their academic pursuits. We extend our gratitude to all attendees for their participation and to Daiquiri Dick’s restaurant for their hospitality and support in making this breakfast possible. These gatherings inspire us to continue promoting access to education and strengthening the bonds within our community.

Last Saturday, January 11, 2025, Marina Vallarta was filled with excitement and solidarity as we celebrated the 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This event brought together 100 players, mostly foreign participants, in a day where the passion for golf merged with the mission to transform lives through education. The tournament aimed to raise funds for our scholarship program, which supports students in our community, allowing them to continue their academic journey. Additionally, 20 high school and university students joined as volunteers, ensuring the event’s success while gaining a unique and enriching experience. This tournament’s success would not have been possible without the invaluable support of: • Businesses, restaurants, and hotels that demonstrated their commitment to the community through their sponsorship. • Our dedicated Board of Directors and volunteers, who worked tirelessly to organize and manage the event. • Benito’s, for their generous donation of baguettes for our participants. • Our staff and volunteers, whose dedication made this event possible for another year. Beyond the competitive spirit, this tournament served as a platform to strengthen education in Puerto Vallarta, reaffirming our commitment to future generations. To all the players, sponsors, and volunteers: THANK YOU! 🙌 Your support and enthusiasm make it possible for us to continue building a brighter future for our region. Let’s keep working together to make education the cornerstone of Puerto Vallarta’s development.

On November 13, 2024, we hosted our first seasonal breakfast—an event designed to bring together those who make our mission possible and to celebrate the achievements made through collective effort. This gathering was a resounding success and marked the beginning of a season filled with meaningful activities for our community. A Special Gathering with Supporters and Beneficiaries The breakfast was attended by our esteemed donors, whose unwavering support ensures that our scholarship program continues to change lives. We were also joined by former scholarship recipients who, thanks to the opportunities they received, are now proudly pursuing their dream careers. Among the attendees, we had the honor of hearing inspiring success stories from Joel Sosa, José Verdin, and Bárbara García, all of whom were once part of our scholarship program. Each of them shared how this support played a crucial role in their professional development, inspiring everyone present with their perseverance and gratitude. Recognizing Those Who Make a Difference During the event, we dedicated a special moment to recognize two individuals whose contributions have been essential to our mission: • Accountant Carlos Hernández, who plays a key role as our association’s auditor, ensuring transparency and responsible financial management. • Mrs. Coco Iñiguez, whose generous support not only made this breakfast possible but has also been a pillar in the growth of our cause. Strengthening Community Bonds This breakfast was not only an opportunity to express our gratitude to our supporters and acknowledge our graduates but also a chance to strengthen the bonds that unite us as a community. Every conversation, every round of applause, and every smile reflected the essence of our work: creating opportunities for a brighter future. A Special Thank You We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event possible. From our donors and volunteers to the team at Coco’s Kitchen for providing such a warm and welcoming space, every detail contributed to the success of this special gathering. With this event, we officially kick off a new season filled with hope and commitment. We will continue working together to help more individuals reach their goals and transform their lives. Thank you for being part of this mission! We invite you to join us for our upcoming events.

Last Wednesday, our association hosted its Fourth Seasonal Breakfast at RiverCafé. As in previous editions, the event was a great success, bringing together former scholarship recipients, donors, and friends of this noble cause. We enjoyed a delightful breakfast and a pleasant morning by the river, surrounded by a beautiful landscape. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Evita, owner of RiverCafé, for once again opening the doors of her excellent restaurant and supporting us in hosting this meaningful fundraising breakfast. This year, we had the honor of welcoming two outstanding former scholarship recipients who exemplify the positive impact of our scholarship program: Additionally, we were pleasantly surprised by a generous donation from one of our breakfast attendees, who contributed a full-year university scholarship for a student. And, of course, we couldn’t end the event without announcing the lucky winners of our traditional raffle! This successful gathering fuels our motivation to continue working for the youth of our region through our scholarship program. Thank you to everyone who makes this mission possible!

Becas Vallarta A.C. is proud to announce the resounding success of its Annual Golf Tournament, held on January 13th at the picturesque Marina Vallarta Golf Course. This meaningful event, dedicated to the memory of Engineer Carlos Fregoso Hammeken, President of América México Foundation, brought together 115 players, distinguished not only for their golfing skills but also for their generosity. The tournament also saw the enthusiastic participation of 19 scholarship recipients, who, along with our dedicated volunteers, contributed to the smooth and efficient organization of the event. We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Alex Whiteside, whose dedication and enthusiasm were instrumental in making this tournament a success. His unwavering commitment has left a lasting impact on this annual event. Additionally, we sincerely thank the communities of Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Nayarit, and Punta de Mita for their steadfast support, which made this incredible tournament possible. Thanks to your generosity, Becas Vallarta A.C. continues to fulfill its mission of “Transforming lives through education.” We appreciate everyone involved for making this 11th Annual Golf Tournament an unforgettable event!

This Wednesday, March 15, we had the honor of celebrating our 5th seasonal breakfast, an event in which several of our donors, staff and special guests participated, an event which was undoubtedly part of a day full of joy and emotions. Among the special guests who joined us at the event were our former scholarship recipients who, thanks to the support of the association with their scholarships and workshops, were able to successfully complete their academic development. It was exciting to see them there, remembering the difficult times they went through and how the association changed their lives. We are very proud to have been part of their academic and professional development. Our scholarship students and alumni are an exemplary model, since they are a great pride in our association, within our history, these young people with their talent, effort and dedication show us day by day, how with the necessary resources and tools they can demonstrate their potential and do good to our community. The atmosphere at the event was simply wonderful. There were many smiles and exciting moments. Seeing all our donors and sponsors sharing a nice moment with our alumni and staff filled us with gratitude and excitement, knowing that they all support our cause and share our values is something that inspires us to keep going. The traditional raffle that we organize at the event could not be missed. There were many prizes and the excitement among the attendees was indescribable. We would like to give special thanks to “Daiquiri Dick’s” restaurant for allowing us to organize the event in their place and for providing us with an exceptional menu and service. Thanks to them, the event was a resounding success. We would also like to thank our donors and sponsors who are always with us, and our alumni for sharing their success stories and good times. They are all key players in making the work of our association possible. Each of our graduating alumni’s success stories reminds us why we do what we do. They are testimonials of how education and the support of our association can transform lives. They are motivation to continue working tirelessly in our work. Thanks to you, we transform lives through education. Every day we strive to be better and to continue to positively impact the community. We hope that with this event we have been able to inspire more people to join our cause and support the young people of Vallarta who need it most. Together we can achieve great things.

Breakfast, coffee, good company and great moments, this is how our fabulous breakfast was lived at River Café, in a magnificent morning in the company of our donors and collaborators, as we have great reasons to celebrate, starting with them, in Becas Vallarta we appreciate the support, commitment and collaboration of our collaborators with our cause, on this occasion we want to highlight our gratitude to Mrs. Evangelina Sanchez for her more than 20 years of unconditional support to our association. Thanks to her dedication and effort, we have been able to transform lives through education. We would also like to thank our generous benefactors, who provided us with gift certificates to support our cause. Among them are In addition, our enormous appreciation to our former scholarship recipient, Jennifer Denis Villanueva, for her presence and support; it is exciting to see how our alumni continue to support our cause and make a difference in the community! Finally, we would also like to recognize Gabriel Zacarias Ramirez, a professional graduate of Systems Engineering and Information Technology from the Universidad Del Valle de Atemajac, because through the provision of his social service to our association and with his support we were able to adapt to new technologies and improve our presence in digital media, among which is the redesign of our website, which has allowed us to reach more people and continue transforming lives. Thank you to everyone who makes our work possible and contributes to a better future for students in our community!

Our second seasonal breakfast at Di Vino Dante was full of raffles, laughter and joy in the company of our donors and alumni, who enjoyed an excellent breakfast, learned about our program and gave us their support through their donations in our traditional raffle. We also had the participation of our president Mariel de Fregoso, who gave recognition to Di Vino Dante restaurant for its three years of support to our cause, giving us a space to share a great moment with our donors, scholarship recipients and our entire team. Once again on behalf of the Becas Vallarta team we would like to thank Di Vino Dante, our donors and staff for their kind and great collaboration in making this second breakfast of the season an event with great moments, laughter and good fellowship, allowing us as an organization to encourage our local youth to continue their education. Thank you for sharing with us and believing in our cause.