Reynosa charities receive checks from maquiladora foundation

MCALLEN, RGV - The Fundación de Reynosa Asociacion de Maquiladoras y Manufactureras and INDEX Reynosa have donated the net proceeds of their 2019 Golf Tournament to five local charities.Checks totaling $63,900 were presented at the annual posada held at the Cambria Hotel in McAllen last week.The charities are:· Children’s Haven International· Rio Bravo Ministries· Miradas de Esperanza· Banco de Alimentos - Reynosa· Dare to Care - DHR HealthThe emcee for the event was Mike Myers, plant manager of Metal Industries in Reynosa and chairman of Fundación RAMMAC. Myers said he encourages those who participate in the golf tournament to visit the charities in Reynosa.Enrique Castro, president of INDEX Reynosa also gave remarks. INDEX Reynosa is the trade association for maquiladoras in Reynosa. Castro said he believes there is great potential for Fundación RAMMAC and INDEX Reynosa to raise even more money for good causes.The above podcast is a recording of the posada, with commentary from Myers, Castro and representatives from the local charities.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.