The Posada Emily will not longer be housing children and their families but Emily’s mission continues. Children with cancer who were formally treated at the National Cancer Institute of Paraguay will now be treated at a larger and better equipped hospital in Asuncion. The Posada will be used for palliative care or additional patient rooms. …
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May 2024
We visited Paraguay in May 2024 and discovered the incredible work of the non profit – RENACI at the Hospital de Clinicas. Renaci recently founded by top oncologist Dr Angelica Samudio, is a charity dedicated to helping young lymphoma and leukemia patients. Singer Marc Anthony and his Paraguayan wife, Natalia Ferreira, are among the major …
Manitos Cashmere
Manitos cashmere has moved online. High quality cashmere items including the popular topper, ribbed scarf and men’s 1/4 zip sweaters. Remember – EVERY SINGLE PROFIT DOLLAR goes to manitos. http://manitoscashmere.com
Posada Emily – Anniversary
The Posada continues to receive children and families that are being treated at the hospital. In these times of Covid, the challenges are evern greater. We are so grateful to our fellow Manitos board members and to the members of San Peregrino Foundation on the ground. An especially big thank you to Tachi, who is …
Unveiling Emily’s Plaque 2019
The Manitos board headed to Paraguay for 5 days over President’s weekend. Five of the six US based board members (Gordon, Lesle, Laura, Richard, Claire – missed you Ana!) flew to Asuncion for a ceremony to unveil a memorial bronze plaque in memory of Emily. Tachi had organized an amazing schedule. We hit the ground …
Jessica 15th birthday at Posada
We received this news from our friend and fellow board member Tachi Cazal: Dear friends: As we start this new year, I want to wish you all the best in 2018. I am sure the year will bring us happiness and challenges. And as we deal with our challenges, it is always important to remember …
THE POSADA’S HEALING GARDEN – Created by Mariana Boldu & Gustavo Dallmann
Mariana Boldu and Gustavo Dallmann; Master Architects & Landscape Architects (MArch/MLA) through their firm “UNOstudio Arquitectos” had collaborated with the Posada Emily in the production of the design master plan that promoted the integration of the building’s architecture and the exterior spaces including the execution of the Therapeutic and Healing Garden . Their contribution intended to elevate Posada …
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PRESS COVERAGE! Posada Emily Inauguration
New Yorkers build shelter for children with cancer A New York couple built a shelter for children and adolescents following a cancer treatment at the Department of Pediatric Oncology at INCAN. The same ones, they had a small one with a linforma, passed away in 2006 and in honor of her they raised “Posada …
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Grand Opening Posada Emily
The day could not have gone better. In attendance – children from the posada, doctors, families, government officials, members of San Peregrino, Manitos board member Gordon Stewart and my beloved Betty. Not to mention the members of the Landfill Harmonic, stars of the acclaimed documentary made in 2015 about vision of one man, Fabio Chavez, …
GRAND OPENING POSADA EMILY
Richard and I will be traveling to Paraguay on Friday September 19 for the official opening of the Posada Emily. Although the housing facility has been up and running since May, the official ribbon cutting, complete with a blessing of the site (customary in Paraguay) will take place next Monday September 25. In addition, our …