Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - You are cordially invited to join us on February 2nd for a spectacular gala event supporting and celebrating the special children at Refurio Infantil Santa Esperanza (RISE) and Sendero de Esperanza y Amor (SEA.) The new venue, the Gran Salon of the resorts SECRETS Vallarta Bay/NOW Amber (located behind Coppel on Medina Asencio near Plaza Las Glorias) offers a stunningly elegant setting for an extraordinary evening.

Some of the finest Puerto Vallarta restaurants will provide delicious, beautifully prepared food. They include: River Café,Kaiser Maximilians,Daiquiri Dick's, Barcelona Tapas, Trattoria Michel, Trios/Vitea, Mariscos Polo, Fredy's Tucan, Peking Restaurant, Derby Burger, Cheeky Monkey, and Encantos. A selection of beer, wine, and soft drinks will also be served.

The joyous entertainment features: Trenzas Negras, Los Bambinos, famous pianist Salvatore Rodriguez, and of course, a special show by the precious children of RISE. In between the great food and fabulous entertainment, attendees can try their luck at the silent and live auctions.

Tickets are on sale NOW for a donation of $700 pesos per person, and are available at Daiquiri Dick's, Erika Lamas Permanent Makeup, Now Way Jose!, Palomas Doradas Restaurant, Peyote People, RISE, or by email to Pattibishop(at)comcast.net or Cecilia_sendero_ea(at)hotmail.com.

Due to the space available in the Gran Salon, only a limited number of tickets will be sold, so plan to get yours right away. Tickets can be purchased using a credit card at RISE or will be delivered if you call RISE (322) 222-7857.

Hope to see you there!

Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza AC is a special, non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14 in Puerto Vallarta. Some of these children are orphans but most come from unbearable situations having been abused, neglected, or simply abandoned. More information about tax deductible donations can be found at their website: Canadian Childrens Shelter of Hope Foundation