Last week a group of five Florida International University (FIU) students volunteered at the Fundación MIR Elementary School in La Romana. The students are part of a group called “Alternative Break” (AB) – which means they plan community outreach programs during spring, summer and winter breaks in the US and around the globe. This specific […]
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A superb summer night! An ocean view soiree to celebrate the end of the MIR Family Weekend
Very little else can rival a celebration that begins along a candlelit pathway through the sand, ending in a tent filled with Tiffany boxes and displays of glitteringly jewels. And so began the end of the Fundación MIR Family weekend – the dinner-gala celebrated at Minitas Beach on Saturday the 10th of August. From 8pm, […]
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Driving for education! 125 golfers compete in the MIR golf tournament
Driving for education! Teeing off for change! Putting for progress! By taking part in the Fundación MIR Family golf tournament last Saturday the 10th of August, the 125 philanthropic golfers were contributing to a cause which is making great strides towards creating a better future for the children of the Dominican Republic. Teeing off at […]
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Gonzalo Renedo, Maria Ginebra & Charlie Grande triumph in the MIR Family tennis!
Last Saturday the 10th of August 2013, the Fundación MIR Family weekend got underway bright and early at the La Terraza Tennis Club. The La Terraza Tennis Club with it’s 13 courts, bar, swimming pool and terrace proved to be the perfect setting for the occasion. The tournament, overseen by Emilio Vasquez, Casa de Campo Director of Tennis, […]
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The Fundación MIR Family Weekend glitters as the best event of the summer!
The Fundación MIR, this Saturday the 10th of August, treated more than 400 guests to a marvellous day of events and activities – starting with a tennis tournament at the La Terraza Tennis Club, followed by a golf tournament at the La Romana Country Club and closing with a magical dinner-dance at Minitas Beach. The […]
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Scotiabank and Fundación MIR build a “Bright Future” together
In an event that took place yesterday, Wednesday the 7th of August at the Fundacion MIR boys’ school, Scotiabank presented the charity with a donation of RD$1,000,000 as part of their program “Bright Future”. This program is something Scotiabank has been working on globally and seeks to help Dominican institutions in improving both health and […]
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Tiffany’s and MIR, a heavenly match for 7 years – Henry González shares the experience
Ahead of the Fundacion MIR Family Weekend next Saturday the 10th of August, we got together with Henry Gonzalez, the Group Director of Tiffany’s for Miami and West Palm to talk about his participation and continued support of the cause. Gonzalez shared with us his passion for the Fundación MIR, as well as his growing love for […]
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Tiffany “mystery boxes” to feature Great Gatsby inspired “Ziegfeld” collection at MIR Weekend
It’s almost here! One of our favorite summertime events of the Casa de Campo social calendar – the Fundación MIR Family Weekend – will take place very soon on Saturday the 10th of August. And in a break from tradition Tiffany’s “mysterious blue boxes” will be featuring items from a brand new line – the Ziegfeld […]
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Former NBA star Alonzo Mourning plays basketball at the Fundación MIR
On Monday the 15th of July 2013, Alonzo Mourning, American former professional basketball player, who played almost his entire 16 year career with the Miami Heat, stopped by the Fundación MIR to meet, greet and shoot hoops with some of the Fundación MIR students! Taking a little time out of his Casa de Campo vacation, […]
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Tickets now on sale for the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life!
The Fundación MIR cordially invites you to their summertime fundraising celebration – the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life, this year taking place on Saturday the 10th of August with golf and tennis tournaments, as well as the glamorous dinner-dance on Minitas Beach.
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Glamorous photos of the Cartier Benefit 2012
All good things come to those who wait! And so whilst the Cartier Benefit was celebrated quiet a while ago now (on December 29th 2012 to be exact), we know you love photos – so we couldn’t resist sharing these excellent photos of the occasion taken by photographer Anselmo Grussu. The Cartier Benefit hosted anually […]