Events

Each of the Friends of the Orphans regional offices organizes local events that vary from galas to fun runs. In addition, supporters can also host special events to benefit Friends of the Orphans. Event proceeds benefit the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters") homes for orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children.

denotes an event organized and hosted by supporters.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Cheers for Children
Midwest Region 

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Square One Lounge
1400 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Join us for an after work Happy Hour at one of Chicago’s newest bars as we give cheers for the children of NPH! Bring a friend, a co-worker, anyone who you think would like to learn more about Friends and NPH.

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Sunday, June 09, 2013

Eau Claire Triathlon
Upper Midwest Region
 


Sunday, June 9, 2013
8:00 a.m. Race Begins

Halfmoon Park
Eau Claire, WI

Get your summer started with a bang! Competitors have the opportunity to compete individually or as part of a team. The race course includes a swim in Halfmoon Lake, a bike ride through the rolling hills of western Wisconsin countryside, and a run through historic Carson Park. Sign up early, limited entries are available!

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Friday, June 14, 2013

"Noche en el Museo" (Night at the Museum)
Midwest Region



5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 West 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

Enjoy a night out with your friends at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Sip wine, roam the open galleries and enjoy authentic Latin entertainment at this local Chicago treasure.

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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Friends of the Orphans Gala
Midwest Region

The Standard Club
320 South Plymouth Court
Chicago, IL 60604

Join us for a wonderful evening benefitting the children of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH).

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Saturday, October 05, 2013

2013 Celebrando a los Niños Gala
Upper Midwest Region

5:30 p.m.

Location change!
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403

This year's Celebrando event will feature, for the first time ever, children from NPH Dominican Republic!

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Midwest Region
 
Sunday, October 13, 2013

Grant Park
Columbus Drive and Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60601

Friends of the Orphans invites you to take the first step towards completing two life-changing events: running the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and helping transform the lives of children through fundraising for Friends of the Orphans!

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

2013 Pequeño Tour
Midwest Region

Illinois
Various locations

This year's tour will feature the Grupo Musical y Danza (music and dance group) from NPH El Salvador. Please join us to meet some of the children we support, hear their stories and find out how you can make a difference!

Travel - By Date | By Country

For a list of travel opportunities by country, click here.

If you enjoy traveling and want to see how your support of Friends of the Orphans changes lives, we encourage you to visit a Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH), Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters, home with us. Tour the schools and other facilities and learn about NPH's unique programs. Spend time with the boys and girls whose lives you help to transform with your support. Discover first-hand the effects that love, caring and acceptance have on children who once struggled to survive. Your life may never be the same.

Tours usually include side-trips to cultural sites. Prices and features vary. For more information, click on the trip.

Click here if you want to be notified of future trips.

Read Traveling Abroad Safely from the NPH International Medical Services Team.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

NPH Mexico
• June 6 - 10, 2013 


If you enjoy traveling and want to see how your support of Friends of the Orphans transforms lives, we encourage you to visit NPH Mexico and enjoy this tour with us. Discover first-hand the effects that love, care and acceptance have on children who once struggled to survive and had no hope.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

NPH Honduras
• June 30 - July 9, 2013 

Come experience first‐hand how Friends of the Orphans transforms the lives of the children it supports. We invite you to visit NPH Honduras with us. You will meet the amazing children, staff and volunteers of NPH and learn the ins and outs of their daily lives. If you are new to Friends of the Orphans, visiting a home is the best way to see what we do in action. If you are a longtime supporter or sponsor, come catch up with old friends and see how your Godchildren are growing and flourishing.

Friday, August 02, 2013

St. Thomas More Trip

This is a mission trip for St. Thomas More in St. Paul, MN.

Honor a trip participant with a gift to support the children of NPH.

NPH Guatemala
• August 2 - 9, 2013 


Whether you are new to Friends of the Orphans or a longtime supporter or sponsor, visiting a Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) home is the best way to see what we do in action. You will meet the amazing children, staff and volunteers of NPH and learn about their daily lives. Join us – your life may never be the same!

Monday, November 18, 2013

NPH Honduras
• November 18 - 24, 2013 


If you enjoy traveling and want to see how your support of Friends of the Orphans transforms lives, we encourage you to visit NPH Honduras and enjoy this tour with us. Discover first-hand the effects that love, care and acceptance have on children who once struggled to survive and had no hope.