the Closing note
02-Jul-2010
It is easy to doubt the world we live in. But there is still good in the world you just have to step aside from the pack and take a look for yourself.
What Pam and Alan Skuse have created is something I had never witnessed until going to Mision Mexico. Their Story is exceptional. They packed up their life and said goodbye to their family in Australia, they set out to build a family for kids that didnt have one. That was 10 years ago. They are now Mum and Dad to 52 of the happiest little souls you will ever meet.
In saying this we hope you do meet these kids one day.
You can donate to the kids of Mission Mexico through our Paypal account, there is a button that sits just to the right of the video player. If you have the means to supply the refuge with anything from new clothes and stationary to surfboards you can make contact here.
As mentioned in Chapter 2 it was the film 'Somewhere Near Tapachula' that inspired our trip to Mexico. The films' creators Stefan Hunt and Jonno Durrant made this amazing film with a very tight budget and it is commendable that every cent they make from the film will go directly to Mision Mexico. To purchase the film you can do so here
This is the closing post for Chapter 2 and we would like to thank everyone involved, you know who you are. If you want to do something that will change your life, book a ticket to Mision Mexico.
Here is a few stills from Chapter 2. Enjoy
Alex has a smile and laugh that will make your day. But this now happy kid came from a terrible life. Alex's face is badly scarred. His father slit either side of his mouth with a knife to make him smile more. We were only at the refuge for a few days so we chose not to focus on the backgrounds of these kids to much in the video as it was too heavy, but just so you know these kids have seen more in their short lives than most of us ever will.
Bruno's story is told in the film 'Somewhere Near Tapachula'
Hector is one of the most talented kids I have ever met. He showed me his sketch book one morning and it blew my mind, some of the techest drawings of robot warriors and shit. Kids got skills.
Mango madness
Leonardo is the comedian of the bunch. He is the king of fart jokes.
Merril's surfing progressed in the few days we were there. Along with his older brother Moacir they could be the ones to wave the flag for Surfing in Mexcio.
Go on smile, you know you want to.
The kids loved Sterling or 'Nacho' as he was known. They waited on his every word, then laughed themselves stupid.
Here is an example of Nacho's influence. He can make a joke out of a lens cap.
He can also find a tube or 2.
Second wave, first session, belted.
HI-5 my man
'til next time...
What Pam and Alan Skuse have created is something I had never witnessed until going to Mision Mexico. Their Story is exceptional. They packed up their life and said goodbye to their family in Australia, they set out to build a family for kids that didnt have one. That was 10 years ago. They are now Mum and Dad to 52 of the happiest little souls you will ever meet.
In saying this we hope you do meet these kids one day.
You can donate to the kids of Mission Mexico through our Paypal account, there is a button that sits just to the right of the video player. If you have the means to supply the refuge with anything from new clothes and stationary to surfboards you can make contact here.
As mentioned in Chapter 2 it was the film 'Somewhere Near Tapachula' that inspired our trip to Mexico. The films' creators Stefan Hunt and Jonno Durrant made this amazing film with a very tight budget and it is commendable that every cent they make from the film will go directly to Mision Mexico. To purchase the film you can do so here
This is the closing post for Chapter 2 and we would like to thank everyone involved, you know who you are. If you want to do something that will change your life, book a ticket to Mision Mexico.
Here is a few stills from Chapter 2. Enjoy
Alex has a smile and laugh that will make your day. But this now happy kid came from a terrible life. Alex's face is badly scarred. His father slit either side of his mouth with a knife to make him smile more. We were only at the refuge for a few days so we chose not to focus on the backgrounds of these kids to much in the video as it was too heavy, but just so you know these kids have seen more in their short lives than most of us ever will.
Bruno's story is told in the film 'Somewhere Near Tapachula'
Hector is one of the most talented kids I have ever met. He showed me his sketch book one morning and it blew my mind, some of the techest drawings of robot warriors and shit. Kids got skills.
Mango madness
Leonardo is the comedian of the bunch. He is the king of fart jokes.
Merril's surfing progressed in the few days we were there. Along with his older brother Moacir they could be the ones to wave the flag for Surfing in Mexcio.
Go on smile, you know you want to.
The kids loved Sterling or 'Nacho' as he was known. They waited on his every word, then laughed themselves stupid.
Here is an example of Nacho's influence. He can make a joke out of a lens cap.
He can also find a tube or 2.
Second wave, first session, belted.
HI-5 my man
'til next time...
Cheers,
Mark Kelly
President
Global Surf Industries