{"id":1187,"date":"2020-11-23T15:21:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T22:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/members.solmar.com\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2022-07-27T09:47:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T15:47:13","slug":"dive-into-the-heart-of-solmar-foundation-history-actions-and-achievements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/members.solmar.com\/blog\/dive-into-the-heart-of-solmar-foundation-history-actions-and-achievements\/","title":{"rendered":"Dive into the heart of Solmar Foundation: history, actions, and achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hard times may be challenging, but the satisfaction that brings lending a hand to those who need it most, is the permanent fuel for Solmar Foundation. We spoke with Dinorah De Haro, Director of this remarkable association<\/strong>, which has helped many noble causes to thrive for almost 10 years now, creating a positive impact in Los Cabos\u2019 community. We invite you to learn more about the titanic work behind Solmar Foundation and the many achievements attained along the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q. What is the origin of the Solmar Foundation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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A. The association was founded in 2011, but the history goes back to 1955, when Luis Bulnes Molleda<\/strong>, founder of Solmar Hotels & Resorts, was appointed General Manager of the only tuna packing company in Mexico, based in Los Cabos. Even when this destination is classified among the best in the world, 60% of its population lives in poverty and with limited access to education and health services, as well as job opportunities. Don Luis \u2014as he was respectfully known\u2014 was an empathic person who firmly believed that a destination is a reflection of its inhabitants: if they live a quality life, it directly impacts the well-being and tourist safety of the destination. So he looked for a way to help the community <\/strong>and founded the fire department and the nursing home.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tenacity put to the test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opened in 1974, Solmar Hotel was the first property to be part of Solmar Hotels & Resorts. After a few years of operations, the hotel faced a precarious financial situation. Don Luis asked a close friend, an American captain, to put him in contact with a Hollywood production company which was interested in filming the movie Fox Trot in Los Cabos. This event brought a great international projection to Los Cabos<\/strong>, placing the destination in the limelight for tourists and celebrities in the United States. This is just an example of Don Luis’ vision of making the best of adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companion in life and adventures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone who knew Don Bulnes knows of the great love he had for his wife, Concepci\u00f3n \u201cConchita\u201d Malo Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong>, a lively, musical, generous and very organized accounting woman, who was the perfect companion for her husband to carry out the many helping tasks he undertook for more than 45 years. One can say Don Luis was the heart of this spectacular match, and Do\u00f1a Conchita represented the head. Always with a low profile, the remarkable work of this woman supported a large number of families and associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q. When did the foundation start to support children with disabilities?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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A. The program started from the very beginning. In 2011 a revolving fund was created to support different causes. We started by enlisting all those civil organizations and associations in need, prioritizing Don Luis\u2019 main focus: the elderly, the children and the orphans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this titanic work would have not been possible without the support of people who join our efforts with dedication, hands and funds. It is about teamwork: for every dollar received, the Bulnes family adds a dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half of what we do is possible thanks to the generosity of Solmar Hotels & Resorts Members<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q. What are the efforts held along 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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There are many efforts accomplished along 2020. So far this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n