School of Miracles #18 in Captzincito, Huehuetenango

This is the story of School of Miracles #18 in Captzincito, Huehuetenango - 9-10 hours from Guatemala City. At 9,000' elevation it is freezing cold, and there is no electricity or running water. This is the little village we visited in the dark after San Antonio School #15's grand opening in January 2008.

BEFORE: The photo shows the mud floor, dark hut with wood benches, where lessons are given by one teacher . Girl wears a towel.

BEFORE: The girls and mothers often wear a towel on their shoulders to stay warm. They are too poor to afford sweaters and jackets. Everyone had chapped, wind and sun burned hands, faces, and lips.

DURING: Village men build their children a school in the cloud mist. The weather is often damp and cold at 9,000'.

AFTER: Students holding their AA First Class quilt and wearing the sweaters we sent for the girls. This warms my heart, and certainly warms up the children.

AFTER: This school was funded by AA Flight Attendant Marla Zell, who learned about my mother, Noreen Rambacher, leaving a legacy of learning, and wanting to do the same for her parents. Marla's parents (Edward and Maureen Talton) were educators. Both passed away in 2007.

Their daughter is honoring her parents with this gift that continues to give - the gift of education. A thousand thanks (Mil gracias) to Marla and Bob Zell - you are a Miracle in Action

For more information on funding the construction materials to build a school or how you can donate school supplies, books and supplies, contact:
Penny Rambacher
Miracles in Action
241 Countryside Dr.
Naples, FL 34104
239-348-0815
www.MiraclesInAction.org a 501(c)(3) charity