Hilary: "this will not be my last visit. The next time, I will come to sing!"

+Ric · (#1)

Virgilio Barco Library:
http://gallery.hduff.org/thumbnails.php?album=214

Football Game:
http://gallery.hduff.org/thumbnails.php?album=215

Vaccination campaign at Meissen Hospital:
http://gallery.hduff.org/thumbnails.php?album=216

EDIT: Better translation. Thanks to Varun!

Pop Star Hilary Duff promises to return to Bogota
Saturday, August 15, 2009 22:13

"Never before have I received so much love nor have I met so many kids like the ones I've met in these two days. You guys inspire me, and for that reason this will not be my last visit," said Hilary Duff, who was really touched by the hundreds of kids that showed up at the premiere of her new program, "Blessings in a Backpack."

The singer and actress, who thanked mayor Samuel Moreno for having invited her, confessed that when she knew about the social programs that are promoted in the capital of Colombia, she couldn't resist, and so she decided to visit Bogota to explain the little children of the city that angels don't have wings, and instead have backpacks full of food on their backs.

In this event, that was filled by the applause and screams from the little fans of the star, the singer heard warm words from the youth of Idipron that moved her to tears. They thanked her for having visited their homes to get to know the prom that has made them stay away from the streets. On his part, mayor Samuel Moreno ratified that Hilary Duff will return to Bogota. "But this time, she'll be back to sing," he said.

Additionally, he explained the similarities that the program "Blessings in a Backpack" with "Backpacks of Dreams," in which the District gives school materials to children that are underprivileged and of scarce resources so they can attend school.

+JAYROCK · (#2)

It is so great that she is making such a positive difference over there and I am sure Colombia is absolutely thrilled to have her. Times like these make me proud to be a Hilary Duff fan.

+Just.Mary · (#3)

Yeah Ughhh! ^^ I Agree So Proud To Be A Hil Fan.
Shes Soooooooooo Awesome.
Love Her.
And I Cant Wait For New Music.

+KewlKid · (#4)

I can translate if you want Ric?

+Ric · (#5)

Originally Posted by KewlKid

I can translate if you want Ric?

Oh, sure! That would be awesome!

Thanks, Varun.

+strngr-hlry · (#6)

I'm really proud now

Love you hil!!!!

+caroline <3 · (#7)

I love her sfm

+TheAveryH · (#8)

This is why I'm a Hilary fan.
❤❤❤ what all the people say about her, she's a down to earth girl.

+KewlKid · (#9)

La estrella pop Hilary Duff promete que volver? a Bogot? Saturday, August 15, 2009 22:13

"Never before have I received so much love nor have I met so many kids like the ones I've met in these two days. You guys inspire me, and for that reason this will not be my last visit," said Hilary Duff, who was really touched by the hundreds of kids that showed up at the premiere of her new program, "Blessings in a Backpack."

The singer and actress, who thanked mayor Samuel Moreno for having invited her, confessed that when she knew about the social programs that are promoted in the capital of Colombia, she couldn't resist, and so she decided to visit Bogota to explain the little children of the city that angels don't have wings, and instead have backpacks full of food on their backs.

In this event, that was filled by the applause and screams from the little fans of the star, the singer heard warm words from the youth of Idipron that moved her to tears. They thanked her for having visited their homes to get to know the prom that has made them stay away from the streets. On his part, mayor Samuel Moreno ratified that Hilary Duff will return to Bogota. "But this time, she'll be back to sing," he said.

Additionally, he explained the similarities that the program "Blessings in a Backpack" with "Backpacks of Dreams," in which the District gives school materials to children that are underprivileged and of scarce resources so they can attend school.