The Roncalli Institute of Lima, Peru

Today, there are thousands of children between the ages of four and sixteen living on the streets of Lima, Peru. They survive in complete moral and material abandonment due to poverty and the epidemic of broken families created by economic hardship.

Homeless, bereft of parental protection, and alone, these children earn a few cêntimos now and then selling candy, playing improvised musical instruments, cleaning auto windshields, and performing acrobatics-"occupations" just one step removed from begging.

During the past 25 years, Lima's Roncalli Institute has helped these children by providing food, education, and values through a program of strict discipline, love, and compassion. At Roncalli, children learn such basic professions as carpentry, data entry, metalworking, plumbing, and bread-making. These skills enable them to provide for themselves and - when the time comes - families of their own.

Hundreds of Roncalli "alumni" have become contributing members of Lima's economy; and an impressive number have started their own small businesses. As a result of the Roncalli program, these alumni not only provide for the material needs of their families, they also instill in their children a high level of moral values. At the same time, they pass along the nurturing and loving care modeled for them by the dedicated staff at Roncalli.

As you read this, it should come as no surprise that Roncalli has to rely on others for its support! Thumper Massager Inc. has answered the call. We believe that being a good corporate citizen means more than abiding by the rules and regulations of common business practice. As a financially successful company, we are blessed to be in a privileged position where we can contribute back to society.

Since 2004, Thumper Massager Inc. - in association with Canada's Lion Bob McAllister Charitable Corporation - has been significantly involved in helping the Roncalli Institute. In fact, we are proud to serve as the main supporter of Roncalli where a total of 200 children per year receive full-day education and 2,000 children participate in weekend programs.

If you would like to know more about the Roncalli Institute, please contact us.

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