TERESA MEJÍAS
BGF CO-FOUNDER & HONORARY MEMBER
Teresa, co-founder of the NGO and an honorary member, has been one of the most generous donors we have ever had. She pursued specialized studies in geriatrics and palliative care and has dedicated a large part of her life to helping the most disadvantaged people. She has extensive experience as a volunteer in various international organizations and has offered her services and knowledge to the International Red Cross and the Teresian Sisters.
She is the driving force behind the bread collection campaign for numerous shelters, an initiative that raises funds to help feed the residents of these centers. For several years, Teresa served as a volunteer nurse during the pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes and has collaborated in organizing theater and dance workshops for residents of nursing homes and orphanages.
She has also devoted part of her free time to organizing cooking days, distributing meals and food to different schools, nursing homes, and households facing economic difficulties, and she has funded the education of young people with limited resources. Teresa also welcomed homeless individuals into her own home for periods of time.
She created the well-known wool dolls to accompany patients. For the children of our NGO, she knitted dolls using special materials so they could be taken along during MRI scans. Her daily concern and the affection she showed, together with her generous donations, made it possible for many of our children to receive better care and continue their education at their schools.
Teresa’s contribution to BGF is immeasurable. Her mark and legacy continue not only in a special place in our hearts, but also in our actions.
