The FCCA Brings Holiday Joy to Underprivileged Children

Pembroke Pines, FL. (December 22, 2009) Close to 7,000 children in 32 destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America who normally would not have the opportunity to celebrate the holidays were treated to a party planned especially for them, thanks to the Member Lines of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association and the FCCA Foundation. The Holiday Gift Project, in its 14th year of gift giving, treated the children to a very special holiday by providing specialized gifts delivered by crew members from the FCCA Member Lines.

P. B. Cicilia, Kaya Marcela 5. Bonaire N.A., Commissioner of Tourism shares his comments.
“On behalf of the government of Bonaire but much more on behalf of all the children you helped us to make them happy with their holiday gift I want to thank you very much. It was a joyful happening with a combination of all kind of games and activities for those kids. Once more many, many thanks to all the members of the FCCA.”

Tracey Browne Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation & Culture, Antigua, shares her thoughts.
“The FCCA's generosity was truly appreciated.  The FCCA gave many of the underprivileged children who participated in the event an opportunity to enjoy a truly Merry Christmas.The Holiday Gift Project is a magical concept in the sense that it epitomizes the true meaning of Christmas which is the kind spirit of giving.
 
Thank you to the FCCA for sharing the warmth and joy of the Holiday Season with some very special boys and girls in Antigua and Barbuda”.
 
In its 16th year, The FCCA Foundation continues to improve the lives of citizens in the Caribbean and Latin America through projects such as this. The Foundation has impacted the lives of thousands having provided $ 3 million in funding to a variety of organizations and causes.

The following destinations participated in this special event:

Acapulco, Mexico
Antigua
Aruba
Bonaire
Belize
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cartagena, Colombia
Colon, Panama
Costa Maya, Mexico
Cozumel, Mexico
Curacao
Dominica
Eluthera, Bahamas
Ensenada, Mexico
Freeport, Bahamas
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands
Grenada
Guatemala
Mazatlan, Mexico
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Nassau, Bahamas
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Progreso, Mexico
Samana, Dominican Republic
San Juan, Puerto Rico
St. Kitts
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
St. Vincent
Tortola, BVI

The FCCA Member Lines are committed to working with our destination partners to deliver holiday cheer.