Operation Pedro Pan Group, Inc.

2010 Highlights

  • Toy distribution to 400+ children at Centro Hispano Católico Day Care Center for Reyes Magos.
  • Desayuno Martiano to remember Jose Marti at Felix Varela Hall, Miami.
  • Conducted a Family Picnic at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne.
  • Held annual election meeting/breakfast to select new OPPG Board members.
  • Conducted a Book Drive for disabled children at Matecumbe Park.
  • Organized/funded summer activities, such as bowling, for minors at Children’s Village.
  • Granted scholarships to three college-bound high school seniors.
  • Funded purchase of items every 3 months for the small store at Children’s Village.
  • Conducted presentations about Operation Pedro Pan at colleges and universities.
  • Organized and conducted an emotional tour of Pedro Pan camps in South Florida.
  • Celebrated 50th Anniversary Weekend and Thanksgiving dinner-dance.
  • Held reunions in Central Florida, Puerto Rico, Washington DC for our 50th Anniversary.
  • Memorial Mass in memory of Monsignor Walsh and Departed Pedro Pan celebrated at several locations throughout the country.
  • Distributed Christmas presents to every child at the Children’s Village.