Mitzi’s Story
Our fundraising focus during December is Get Deaf Kids to School Project. We would like to share the story of one youngster whose life has been greatly impacted by the ability to get to school to receive an education in Mexican Sign Language.
**Every morning, just as the sun begins to brush the hills with soft light, nine-year-old Mitzi is already awake, smiling before her feet even touch the floor.
She lives in a small rural community outside Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, a place where mornings are quiet, except for the joy that radiates from a little girl who cannot wait to begin her day. Her mother never has to call her. Mitzi rises on her own, full of excitement, because each new day brings her closer to the place that has opened her world: EEESMA School for the Deaf.
After packing her small backpack, she enjoys the warm breakfast her mother lovingly prepares. Then, hand in hand, they begin the long walk to catch the first rural bus into town. The journey is not easy, but Mitzi makes it with courage and purpose. And when they finally reach the stop where the EEESMA school bus waits, her whole face lights up. The driver and the Deaf teacher greet her in sign language, her language, and she runs toward them with pure happiness.
To Mitzi, this bus is more than transportation. It is safety. Belonging. A place where she is understood.
During the ride to San Miguel, Mitzi is not just another child in a seat. She watches over her classmates, checks their seatbelts, and gently keeps order with the seriousness of a tiny teacher in the making. She dreams of one day standing at the front of a classroom, guiding Deaf children just like herself. She wants to give back everything she has received: language, dignity, and hope.
Her mother speaks with deep gratitude: “This free transportation is a blessing. Not only does it allow Mitzi to attend school, but it gives me peace. I know Mitzi is safe, warm, and surrounded by people who truly understand her. On cold mornings, the warmth inside the bus, and the warmth of caring adults makes all the difference”.
Mitzi’s story is only one among many. Dozens of Deaf children travel long distances each day for the chance to learn in their natural language, build friendships, and shape a future filled with possibility. This transportation program is their bridge to education, safety, and hope.**
Our fundraising focus during December is Get Deaf Kids to School Project. We would like to share the story of one youngster whose life has been greatly impacted by the ability to get to school to receive an education in Mexican Sign Language.
**Every morning, just as the sun begins to brush the hills with soft light, nine-year-old Mitzi is already awake, smiling before her feet even touch the floor.
She lives in a small rural community outside Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, a place where mornings are quiet, except for the joy that radiates from a little girl who cannot wait to begin her day. Her mother never has to call her. Mitzi rises on her own, full of excitement, because each new day brings her closer to the place that has opened her world: EEESMA School for the Deaf.
After packing her small backpack, she enjoys the warm breakfast her mother lovingly prepares. Then, hand in hand, they begin the long walk to catch the first rural bus into town. The journey is not easy, but Mitzi makes it with courage and purpose. And when they finally reach the stop where the EEESMA school bus waits, her whole face lights up. The driver and the Deaf teacher greet her in sign language, her language, and she runs toward them with pure happiness.
To Mitzi, this bus is more than transportation. It is safety. Belonging. A place where she is understood.
During the ride to San Miguel, Mitzi is not just another child in a seat. She watches over her classmates, checks their seatbelts, and gently keeps order with the seriousness of a tiny teacher in the making. She dreams of one day standing at the front of a classroom, guiding Deaf children just like herself. She wants to give back everything she has received: language, dignity, and hope.
Her mother speaks with deep gratitude: “This free transportation is a blessing. Not only does it allow Mitzi to attend school, but it gives me peace. I know Mitzi is safe, warm, and surrounded by people who truly understand her. On cold mornings, the warmth inside the bus, and the warmth of caring adults makes all the difference”.
Mitzi’s story is only one among many. Dozens of Deaf children travel long distances each day for the chance to learn in their natural language, build friendships, and shape a future filled with possibility. This transportation program is their bridge to education, safety, and hope.**