Nick AOK

Emiliano Zappata in Ojos Negros

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:45:11 +0000

One AOK led to another for Nick and the crew this past Christmas. After delivering over 1,000 donated toys to the barrio of Ensenada, Ojos Negros, and San Felipe, Nick told the crew that it was time to start looking for another school in need. They found one in Ojos Negros that had only one block wall standing and nothing else for the kids. Nick decided to help fund the construction of a new school which included: a new tile roof, tile floor, and insulation. The school was completed earlier this year and Nick and Brian Nix traveled down for the dedication of Emiliano Zappata in Ojos Negros. This school was made possible with the fundraising of the Baja 500 Wide Open Excursion Race Party and Nick’s AOK crew.

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Memorial Day Food Donation

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:25:26 +0000

Some much needed supplies for the Dwight’s House on Memorial Day!

Doctor Bills Anonymously Paid

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:06:38 +0000

While waiting to be seen at the doctor’s office last week, Debbie Baldwin overheard a distraught mother pleading her concerns over mounting medical bills for her uninsured child and her inability to pay them. Her son had recently injured his spine. Clearly in anguish, she left a check with the receptionist as a partial payment and a request that the Doctor consider a reduction in his fees. Debbie lowered her head in prayer and asked for guidance. After the mother left, Debbie decided to pay the bills for the child. She asked that she remain anonymous. The family was so grateful that they brought a “thank you” note to the doctor’s office for Debbie to pick up at her next visit. It truly is an amazing and simple thing to bless others; AOK’s are part of every member of the Baldwin Family.

Cambodia Church Orphan Home

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:07:11 +0000

In January 2010, the AOK-Nick team partnered with an Olympia Washington church and one of its mission teams, with Warm Blankets Orphan Care International, to provide fresh drinking water and fish to the Kong Pixay Church Orphan home in Cambodia. With the construction of a well and a fully stocked pond the children of the home, cared for by Cambodian widows, are now provided with clean water and fish daily. The fish provide vital protein needed for growing children, or can be sold in the local market to provide funds for other needed supplies in the home.

The mission’s team also completed the construction of a security fence around the entire orphanage. This work consisted of digging trenches for the foundation, filling rock, mixing and pouring cement, laying brick and more. The process was labor intensive, involving mixing the cement by hand; shoveling dirt and small rock, and adding cement and water. Now, roaming cattle will not be able to roam on the land thus the children will be able to grow a garden of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Additional projects during the 12 day trip included the insulation of solar panels and lights installed in the Orphan home , blood testing for HIV and hepatitis as well as hepatitis vaccinations, and a special outing with the Orphans to shop for shoes, kitchen supplies and food like rice, oil and salt.

The AOK team raised and contributed $2,000 to these projects.

Easter at Dwight’s House

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:27:37 +0000

A very busy day at Dwight’s House feeding all those in need…

Nick Baldwin and AOK featured

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:13:12 +0000

Nick Baldwin and AOK featured in the April addition of the OC Gazette. Get the full story here…

Snacks for movie night

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:35:18 +0000

Lindsey from Texas delivers junk food to Dwight’s House for movie night!

Super Bowl Munchies

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:59:12 +0000

Some much needed support for the Dwight’s House to enjoy on game day.

AOKNick Baja Christmas Run Video

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:59:07 +0000

Twenty-four pallets of new toys are donated to aoknick.org for the Annual Christmas Drive. It took a whole team of people to bless the children of Baja, thank you to everyone involved and please enjoy the video.

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Baja Support Run 2009 Video

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:57:47 +0000

Baja Support Run provides a fun opportunity for the Baja race community to give back to the people. Giving back is an integral part to the race and meaningful for everyone involved. Please enjoy the video.

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