Dedication & Farewell Ceremony
Ximena gives a farewell speech
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Ghandi
CRAN's closing celebration brought both old and new friends  together for one last time. Ximena Lleras formally dedicated CRAN's newest administration building ,that was the result of  years of donations, from CRAN friends and family. Adoption advocates and professionals associated with CRAN received service of excellence awards. Family and childhood friends of Ximena's paid tribute to her many years of service and dedication to the children at CRAN. The dedication ceremony was followed by musicans playing tradditional Colombian music. Ximena's son took turns dancing with the CRAN female adoptees . A traditional Colombian barbecue followed and went on,dispite the storm. Rain, thunder and lightening  did not put a damper on the final celebration event .
Cooking
Traditional Colombian barbecue
Mama Clara gets an award for her many years of service,caring for CRAN foster babies.
Recognition ceremony
Musicians in traditional costumes
Dancing & singing
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