Sunday, September 01, 2013

The Monica Burguera Foundation. By Geniusofdespair


The Monica Burguera Foundation was created in memory of Monica Burguera, a 20-year-old Florida International University student who died in a tragic boating accident during the 1996 Columbus Day Regatta weekend festivities in Miami, Florida. The accident took the lives of Mónica and James Noel Pou and left many others seriously injured. After this fatal accident, Mónica’s family and close friends realized the importance of boat safety education.  They will pay the $25 fee for a boating safety course.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

According to the linked article, the accident occurred in 2006, not 1996 ...

Geniusofdespair said...

I think you are right but I copied it word for word from her foundations web site.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for spreading the word about safer boating. The accident was in 2006. For more information on classes, volunteering, donating and events, please visit www.mbfBoatingSafety.org

Anonymous said...

The accident and death took place in 2006.
www.mbfBoatingSafety.org