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TravelHippo
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I run a non-profit educational program here in Cabrera (and have done so for the past 10 years). Last Sunday, August 4th, one of our past Esperanza Project volunteers, a 24 year old Canadian, graduate of Waterloo University in Ontario, Ananta Tandon, was in a motorcycle accident here in the centre of Cabrera. Tragically, after 4 days in hospital in Nagua, Ananta passed away due to injuries to her head and brain. Although Ananta did own and usually wear a helmet, Ananta was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The accident took place on a quiet back street of Cabrera, not even on a main road. In honour of Ananta, we are starting a campaign to provide helmets for the people of Cabrera and also raise awareness on the importance of helmets towards saving lives in the country as a whole. As you all know, every year there are countless motorcycle accidents in the Dominican Republic and many of the most severe injuries or deaths could be prevented with the use of a helmet. Please help spread the word in honour of this beautiful young girl who had only visited the country a few times but had fallen in love with it, and sadly spent her final days here, at such a young age.
$50 USD will buy a good quality motorcycle helmet for an adult or child
https://www.gofundme.com/f/helmets-for-hope-in-honour-of-ananta-tandon
$50 USD will buy a good quality motorcycle helmet for an adult or child
https://www.gofundme.com/f/helmets-for-hope-in-honour-of-ananta-tandon