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WBO Kids Drug Free program visits the Sor Isolina Ferre Center in Ponce

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PONCE, Puerto Rico - In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and its president Francisco "Paco" Valc?rcel, accompanied by former world champions, prospects, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion ?ngel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferr? Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ?WBO Kids Drug Free? program.

An emotional Sister Mildred V?zquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, said: "The WBO and Paco Valc?rcel have been committed to us for around 20 years. There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane Mar?a hit us hard; we are very grateful".

"Respect for the school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important priority in life said our Savior", Valc?rcel expressed to the large number of children present. "Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the commitment will continue, and we love them very much".



The world champion ?ngel "Tito" Acosta said: "Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies?.

Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier "To?ito" Col?n, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis "Popeye" Lebr?n, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion V?ctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, Alex "El Nene" S?nchez and ?ngel "Cholo" Espada, along with boxers Alfredo "El Salsero" Cruz, Jean M. Rivera, Edwin "Chin" Valent?n, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodr?guez.

Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jes?s "Tongui" Ortiz, ?ngel Vargas, Yoel "Yowy" Gonz?lez, and F?lix Pag?n Pintor, referees Jos? Hiram Rivera and Ram?n Pe?a; professional boxing judge C?sar Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valc?rcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo L?pez Sasso were also present.

WBO Kids Drug Free is an international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.


About the Sor Isolina Ferr? Center:
CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferr?, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, violence, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, Guayama, San Juan, and Can?vanas, among others.




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