Texas Residents with Puerto Rican ties are hosting a disaster relief fundraiser with UNICEF called “Boricua Strong Benefit.” The event is designed to raise funds and supplies for Puerto Rico relief and will take place in Fort Worth’s The Foundry District from 1-7 p.m. on Oct. 20.
The benefit will feature a number of brands with direct ties to Puerto Rico including Taste of Puerto Rico, American Airlines Latin Club and UNICEF. All will be on-site to receive direct funds for the project.
“Boricua Strong Benefit” will not only serve as a fundraiser, but a celebration of Puerto Rican culture according to the news release. The event will include a car show featuring an array of exotic, vintage and luxury cars, food provided by A Taste of Puerto Rico and Hazel’s Back Porch, and live music from Latin DJs Orlando’s DJ Marvin Zurrenda representing Puerto Rico and DeeJayX of Buenos Aires.
There will be a raffle, which will includes prizes from Elite Ride Accessories and Benjy Built Garage. All monetary donations will go directly to UNICEF, but supply donations are not only accepted, but needed.
Supplies that are needed include: baby formula, baby wipes, baby and adult pain relief medicine, blankets, bottled water, canned foods, canned and dry pet food, canned milk, cots, diapers, dish soap, first-aid kits, dry foods, garbage bags, hand sanitizer, laundry detergents, mosquito repellant, pillows, stomach and diarrhea relief medicine.
With the effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico in mind Angel Rosario, Jesus Mesa, and Stephany Mesa have come together to create the “Boricua Strong Benefit,” giving North Texans the opportunity to celebrate and support the rich and vibrant Latino community while also offering an outlet for direct support through nationally recognized organizations.
“Everyone has seen the devastation that the island of Puerto Rico is suffering through right now. Families have lost their homes, have no water, food, power, and the island is in a state of disaster. As a fellow Puerto Rican and a member of the car community of the state of Texas, I along with many others invite everyone to put on the biggest benefit car show ever to help raise donations and supplies for Puerto Rico in this time of need,” fundraising event show organizer Angel Rosario said in a statement.
Boricua Strong Benefit
October 21, 2017
1:00 pm-7:00 pm
2634 Weisenberger St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
