Beyond the Wall Campaign- Colombia: La Prensa

Friday, June 5, 2009

La Prensa

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Italis Loperena, a reporter for the Spanish language newspaper La Prensa interviewed me today about Beyond the Wall. Italis knew who I was because she works with Diana Raquel from Mega 98.1 FM and Diana recommended her to me. The interview went well and will be published on Thursday, June 11th. I really appreciate what Diana Raquel did for me and Italis Loperena's interest in me. Make sure to get a copy of La Prensa on Thursday!

Pictures: Diana Raquel(left) y Italis Loperena(right).

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What is Beyond the Wall?

Beyond the Wall is the name of an organization with the mission of continuing to help the needy town of El Talon, located in the outskirts of Cartagena, Colombia.

Fernando Nuñez Esquiaqui, resident of Orlando, FL and only 17 at the time, began this organization on December 23rd, 2008, when he promised the residents of El Talon some help. On July 18th, 2009, with the help of many supporters, Fernando successfully distributed donations that he picked up from central Florida to every residents in El Talon. Since 2008, Beyond the Wall has had five successful distributions in El Talon, with plans to continue. Medical missions have also been completed...with hopes for more!

Please support the Beyond the Wall Campaign!

Completed Projects

Project 1: El Talon (Turbaco, Bolivar- Colombia):

July 18th, 2009

Project 2: El Caminito (Turbaco, Bolivar- Colombia):
December 24th, 2009

Project 3: Orlando Rescue Mission (Florida, USA):
January 10th, 2010

Project 4: El Talon (Turbaco, Bolivar- Colombia):
February 19th, 2010.

Project 5: El Talon (Turbaco, Bolivar- Colombia):
July 17th, 2010.

Project 6: Orlando (Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando, Florida- USA):
October 2nd, 2010

Project 7: Orlando (Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando, Florida- USA):

November 23rd, 2010

Project 8: El Talon (Turbaco, Bolivar- Colombia):

December 23rd, 2010.

Project 9: Orlando (Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando, Florida- USA):

March 6th, 2011

Project 10: El Talon (Turbaco, Bolivar- Colombia):
December 23rd, 2011.

I was born in Fountain Valley, California on May 29,1991. I have a sister named Carrie, who is two years older than me. My parents were born in Colombia; my father is from Palmira, Valle and my mother is from Turbaco, Bolivar. My family and I currently reside in Orlando, FL and I currently attend Valencia College. I really enjoy traveling, writing, and learning about different cultures. I am currently majoring in Economics, and when I graduate, I would also like to get my pilot's license…since aviation has always been a passion of mine. I have many plans in my life, and Beyond the Wall will always be part of them. I feel very proud to be a Colombian-American, and I believe that this is an excellent way to show my pride.