Background on Delfina Gómez Álvarez
Delfina Gómez Álvarez is the current Governor of the Mexican state of México. Elected in 2017, she is a prominent figure in Mexican politics and has focused her administration on education, healthcare, and social inclusion. Her commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable populations has made her a relevant figure in Mexico’s ongoing efforts to promote social equity.
The Teletón Foundation and its Mission
Founded in 1997, the Teletón Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation programs for children and adolescents with disabilities. Their approach addresses physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of rehabilitation, fostering inclusion and enhancing the quality of life for countless families.
Teletón’s Impact
- Serving over 3,000 children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities
- Providing more than 190,000 services including medical consultations
- Offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs
- Implementing sensorial integration and psychological therapies
Governor Gómez Álvarez’s Donation
In a recent event, Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez delivered a donation of 25 million pesos to the Teletón Foundation. This contribution will support scholarships for rehabilitation at the CRIT (Center for Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescents) in Tlalnepantla and the Autism Center in Ecatepec.
Beneficiaries of the Donation
- CRIT Tlalnepantla
- Centro de Autismo Teletón en Ecatepec
Governor Gómez Álvarez’s Vision for Inclusive Development
During the event, Governor Gómez Álvarez emphasized her administration’s commitment to inclusivity and social justice. She highlighted that supporting individuals with disabilities is not an act of charity but a matter of rights and justice.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who made the donation? Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez of the State of Mexico.
- How much was donated? 25 million pesos.
- Which organizations will benefit from the donation? CRIT in Tlalnepantla and the Autism Center in Ecatepec.
- What is the purpose of the donation? To provide scholarships for rehabilitation services for children and adolescents with disabilities.
- What is the Governor’s stance on supporting people with disabilities? She views it as a matter of rights and justice, not charity.
Event Participants
Notable attendees of the event included Horacio Duarte Olivares (Secretary General of Government), Cristóbal Castañeda Camarillo (State Security Secretary), Karina Labastida Sotelo (DIFEM head), Maricela López Urbina (Technical Secretary of the Peace Table), and various municipal presidents from Tlalnepantla, Naucalpan, Cuautitlán Izcalli, and Nicolás Romero.
