March 23-24-25, 2007
Written by Susan Kinne
Seminar students in Managua, Nicaragua.
In Managua, Nicaragua, AHAN Nippon Kan Nicaragua hosted a fundraising seminar for children with cancer this past March 23-25th, 2007. This project was coordinated by AHAN Nippon Kan Nicaragua coordinator, Armando Lopez Espinoza and guest instructed by AHAN Nippon Kan Central America Coordinator, and Chief Instructor of Mexico Aikido, Take Musu Aiki; Fernando Roman Sensei who also serves as coordinator for AHAN Mexico.
Students traveled from neighboring countries in Central America to attend this special event. AHAN Nippon Kan Nicaragua coordinator Armando Lopez Espinoza, who is also a cancer survivor, was on hand as donations raised by the seminar were presented to the La Mascota Hospital who specializes in the care of children with cancer.
In keeping with AHAN General Headquarters direction for 2007, this seminar was independently organized by AHAN staff in Nicaragua and Mexico. Many thanks to Fernando Roman Sensei for instructing this event.
Link here to further articles about Armando and Nicaragua written by Homma Sensei:
A gift of time from a special young man link here
Global Gap in the World of Aikido; The Story of a Woman Pioneer Aikidoist in Nicaragua link here
Notice from AHAN Nippon Kan General Headquarters
AHAN Nippon Kan General Headquarters in Denver, Colorado does not solicit cash donations outside of our organization whether individual or corporate in the United States or in any country outside of this country. Product donations such as used computers, school or medical supplies are requested on occasion exclusively within in our own organization or through our official Nippon Kan website.
AHAN Nippon Kan Coordinators in associated countries are forbidden from soliciting donation without official permission from Nippon Kan General Headquarters.
We have received reports that links have been discovered to the Nippon Kan website soliciting donation. If you are aware of any of this kind of activity, or discover an individual or group soliciting donations in AHAN’s name please report this information to Nippon Kan at info@nippon-kan.org
Thank you
AHAN Nippon Kan General Headquarter Staff