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Coco Island to receive a $97,000 donation |
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 Last April 1st, Wal-Mart of Central America in Costa Rica initiated the “Pegáte a la Isla” (Give it to the Island) campaign to raise funds for Isla del Coco.
Because of this successful proposal, the company will donate over $97,000 (¢52 million colones) to the Friends of Coco Island Foundation (FAICO).
 Customers of Wal-mart Costa Rica pitched in with a total of $83,000, with the purchase of 8 types of stickers at 25¢ (100 colones) each, and a collector’s album for $1 with images of marine life that inhabit the island and its surroundings.
For its part, the company contributed $14,000 to fulfill its commitment for the conservation of the island. The funds will be channeled through FAICO and will go to support protection programs on the island that develop the foundation.
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