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Hi Pedro, I am the son of Catalina Xiomara Leiva Alvarez. We are looking for friends or relatives who knew her. My email is Lkate827@hotmail.com or skvngrhunt@msn.com. Thank you for your time and assistance. Patrick & Kate Hunt

Message by Patrick Hunt | Sat 1pm

Announcement: The next quarterly Pedro Pan Georgia Reunion will be held on Sunday, March 11th, at 1 p.m. The reunion will take place at the "Mojitos Cuban American Bistro," 35 S. Peachtree Street, Norcross, GA 30071. This restaurant has a varied Cuban menu including paella, rabo encendido, tasajo, and more. For additional information, please contact Emy Botet, ebotet@yahoo.com and through Facebook. Traveling and Georgia Pedro Pans are invited!

Message by Pedro Pan Administrator | Jan 2nd 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are glad to announce that the State of Florida has designated the site of the former Catholic Welfare Bureau's Florida City Camp for Operation Pedro Pan's unaccompanied Cuban refugee children a State of Florida Heritage Landmark. "The Florida Historical Marker Program recognizes historic resources, persons and events that are significant in the areas of architecture, archaeology, Florida history and traditional culture by promoting the placing of historic markers and plaques at sites of historical and visual interest to visitors. The purpose of the program is to increase public awareness of the rich cultural heritage of the state and to enhance the enjoyment of historic sites in Florida by its citizens and tourists" (Florida Department of State/Department of Historical Resources). The two-year application process, sponsored by Operation Pedro Pan Group Inc.(OPPGI), was carried out through the research and writing efforts of María del Carmen Valdivia Martínez (Carmen), Susana Garrandés González (Susy), and José Antonio Amaro Reyes. A Florida State historical marker, written in both English and Spanish, will be placed on the camp's site in recognition of its contribution to the history and cultural heritage of the state and the nation. A ceremony is planned for the unveiling of the marker in the spring of 2012. The exact date will be made public well in advance to ensure maximum attendance. We look forward to seeing you in the City of Florida City in the spring! Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/cgi-bin/pedropan/profile/-1#storylink=cpy

Message by Pedro Pan Administrator | Dec 23rd 2011

Memorial Mass for Msgr. Bryan O. Walsh. Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Time: 7 p.m. Place: St. Michael Catholic Church, 2987 West Flagler St., Miami, FL. Please join us in this Memorial Mass to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of his passing.

Message by Pedro Pan Administrator | Dec 14th 2011

Two Pedro Pan annual events in November are the following: Pedro Pan C.C.C. annual get-together November 4 & 5, 2011. For information, please contact Juanita Garcia, nitabasket@aol.com, 305-302-6052, or Julio (Pescao) Bosch, 305-546-5603. Operation Pedro Pan Group Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration on November 18, 19, & 20. For information email OPPG at members@pedropan.org, or call 305-554-7196. Hope to see you all at the events!

Message by Pedro Pan Administrator | Oct 2nd 2011