Murals Motivate Giving

Hola Leslie,
My name is Michael Howard. I am currently staying in Granada, working with La Esperanza and a couple of other projects. I recently passed the bridge on Nueva Calle and was "stunned" by the beauty and the significance of the art project and its message. Subsequently met Julio and we have talked several times since then. He has explained much to me about his work and the projects he is looking forward to carrying out. All sound quite worthwhile to me and I have been thinking about how I might be of some help. Julio seems to think the best use of any effort and money at this time would be to continue with another mural. He has a location in mind and this Wednesday Jairo (what a terrific young man) is scheduled to meet with Julio and present him with a sketch of whatever concept Julio has discussed with him. Julio thinks that he might be able to get this next mural painted for about $1,300.00.
I don´t know what you future plans are regarding support for this or any other projects here in Nicaragua, but I told Julio that I would be able to pay for half the cost of this mural if you and your organization (or any other source) might be willing to pay for the other half. Julio tells me you will be here in February, but he wants to get started as soon as possible. What do you think?
The artwork is finished and it is bright, positive and and absolutely beautiful and professional. Julio asked me to let you know that this Wednesday there will be a ceremony at the bridge, attended by the alcaldia and various functionaries and related groups, at which time the project will be formally turned over to the government for its care and protection. I can´t tell you how impressed so many people are with this work. It´s a joy to walk past it most days on my way back from work. Thanks!
Looking forward to hearing from you at your convenience,
Cordially,
Michael Howard



Subject: Information about mural in Nicaragua.

Hi leslie, I am Jairo sandino, Pleasure of greeting you. I writing to you to communicate that I had finished the mural, I hope you have already received some mural´s pictures and videos. I want to say that I feel really happy and satified by being finished with succeed the mural.
Many people are amazing at the time they see the mural, some of them said: "This is the first time that granada do something good!!!".

If you have already receive pictures or document from it, I hope you liked it. By the other hand, there are many people who want to keep supporting us, on keep working on the next mural, which make me feel happy.

I think your ideas are having a great impact, in a positive way, in the community. This is already a tourist attraction point, besides there are many people whom take pictures of the mural and they say: "that´s really beauty!".

There is a man called michael, he wants to sponsor us in the next mural.
I hope we can keep working on nexts projects. I am ready to work in it.
I hope you write me, thank you