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Paul Cicala : Border Reporter, Travelogues, Sports
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2014
Paul Cicala is a longtime reporter who loves to also share his stories, travels and experiences along the border & in Mexico. Cicala made a name for himself as a young journalist in the Tucson,AZ/Sonora, Mexico and El Paso, TX/Ciudad Juarez area with his reports from south of the border. He's now a Sports Anchor for the NBC affiliate in Tucson, AZ -- However, includes frequente travelogues from his travels in Sonora, Mexico (among others). The NBC anchor for KVOA News 4 Tucson has also reported extensively in Colombia, Bolivia and all throughout Mexico and the border southwest. Paul Cicala also volunteers extensively with the Special Olympics and Boys & Girls Club (among other charities).
-Cicala has won 2 Edward R. Murrow Awards for his reporting on Mexico-related issues, and has been nominated for multiple EMMY's in both -news- & -sports-. Here's more on Paul Cicala:
www.kvoa.com/contact/meet-the-team/sports-paul-cicala/article_bf72f6f2-172f-11ec-8922-9fa456594add.html
-Cicala has won 2 Edward R. Murrow Awards for his reporting on Mexico-related issues, and has been nominated for multiple EMMY's in both -news- & -sports-. Here's more on Paul Cicala:
www.kvoa.com/contact/meet-the-team/sports-paul-cicala/article_bf72f6f2-172f-11ec-8922-9fa456594add.html
Kids in tough area of Ciudad Juarez get gifts & hope from Coach Scurran in visit to Col. Mesquital
Several dozen kids in the southern outskirts of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico stand patiently in line, trying to contain their excitement, as they wait to get their free soccer gear while legendary high school football coach Jeff Scurran gives "high 5's" to the children and hands out the goodies.
The group of kids, who's ages range from 12 to 15-years old, live in "Colonia Mezquital", one of the most marginal neighborhoods in Ciudad Juarez, the border city of nearly 2 million people just across the border from El Paso, Texas.
In the center of the neighborhood, is a church and community center called "Compañerismo de Gracia", which serves free meals to kids in Colonia Mesquital and also offers them a safe haven in order to get off the streets and avoid temptations of drugs, gangs and other negative influences.
In another KVIA edition of "People, Places & Paul", ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala drove to South Juarez alongside of legendary football Coach Jeff Scurran, who has over 300 career victories coaching at the high school, college and pro level, to capture this amazing story of goodwill.
"This is really so rewarding," said Jeff Scurran, as he exchanged smiles with appreciative Juarez youngsters, "You see them line up and (it's great) to see the gratitude they show."
The children were given soccer balls, goalie gloves, shin guards, water bottles, new jerseys and much more.
It's all part of the many donations Jeff Scurran was able to collect, as he drove around 4.5 hours from his hometown of Tucson, Arizona to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in order to brighten up these kids' weekend.
Angel Giovani Arellano Guerrero, a 14-years-old from Colonia Mesquital in Juarez, told ABC-7's Paul Cicala, "We have lots of happiness because thank god we can now play with some of these gifts, which truly is a dream."
Jeff Scurran, who's coached multiple high school's to state championship appearance and has taken home a handful of state titles as a Coach in Tucson, Arizona and the state of Oregon, has made similar humanitarian visits in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico (which is the biggest major town between Ciudad Juarez and Nogales, Sonora). Here's a story from one of his visits to Agua Prieta, Sonora.
Jeff Scurran said about the help he's providing these kids: "It's very practical in terms of kids doing kids for kids so that they can realize there's a -good side- of life."
Yohan Leonel Esparza, a 14-year old from Colonia Mesquital in Ciudad Juarez opened up to ABC-7's Paul Cicala by saying "I'm very appreciative of the jerseys that the coach (Scurran) gaves us. It means a lot to us."
Jeff Scurran reiterated how impressed he was by the sportsmanship of these kids, especially after a hand-ball took place during their scrimmage after the gift-giving ceremony.
"It was pretty subtle, but, one kid raised his hands as you do when you signal for the refs, but, there are no refs, and they all stopped, nobody complained, the other kids set the ball down and play resumed," said Scurran, "This is the kind of stuff to really keep the kids off the streets and show the value of sports that does a good job of teaching."
IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP YOUNGSTERS LIKE THE ONES MENTIONED IN THE STORY, COACH JEFF SCURRAN MAKES NUMEROUS TRIPS TO MEXICO, AND PLANS ON RETURNING TO CIUDAD JUAREZ. YOU CAN REACH HIM AT: Coachscurran@yahoo.com
The group of kids, who's ages range from 12 to 15-years old, live in "Colonia Mezquital", one of the most marginal neighborhoods in Ciudad Juarez, the border city of nearly 2 million people just across the border from El Paso, Texas.
In the center of the neighborhood, is a church and community center called "Compañerismo de Gracia", which serves free meals to kids in Colonia Mesquital and also offers them a safe haven in order to get off the streets and avoid temptations of drugs, gangs and other negative influences.
In another KVIA edition of "People, Places & Paul", ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala drove to South Juarez alongside of legendary football Coach Jeff Scurran, who has over 300 career victories coaching at the high school, college and pro level, to capture this amazing story of goodwill.
"This is really so rewarding," said Jeff Scurran, as he exchanged smiles with appreciative Juarez youngsters, "You see them line up and (it's great) to see the gratitude they show."
The children were given soccer balls, goalie gloves, shin guards, water bottles, new jerseys and much more.
It's all part of the many donations Jeff Scurran was able to collect, as he drove around 4.5 hours from his hometown of Tucson, Arizona to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in order to brighten up these kids' weekend.
Angel Giovani Arellano Guerrero, a 14-years-old from Colonia Mesquital in Juarez, told ABC-7's Paul Cicala, "We have lots of happiness because thank god we can now play with some of these gifts, which truly is a dream."
Jeff Scurran, who's coached multiple high school's to state championship appearance and has taken home a handful of state titles as a Coach in Tucson, Arizona and the state of Oregon, has made similar humanitarian visits in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico (which is the biggest major town between Ciudad Juarez and Nogales, Sonora). Here's a story from one of his visits to Agua Prieta, Sonora.
Jeff Scurran said about the help he's providing these kids: "It's very practical in terms of kids doing kids for kids so that they can realize there's a -good side- of life."
Yohan Leonel Esparza, a 14-year old from Colonia Mesquital in Ciudad Juarez opened up to ABC-7's Paul Cicala by saying "I'm very appreciative of the jerseys that the coach (Scurran) gaves us. It means a lot to us."
Jeff Scurran reiterated how impressed he was by the sportsmanship of these kids, especially after a hand-ball took place during their scrimmage after the gift-giving ceremony.
"It was pretty subtle, but, one kid raised his hands as you do when you signal for the refs, but, there are no refs, and they all stopped, nobody complained, the other kids set the ball down and play resumed," said Scurran, "This is the kind of stuff to really keep the kids off the streets and show the value of sports that does a good job of teaching."
IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP YOUNGSTERS LIKE THE ONES MENTIONED IN THE STORY, COACH JEFF SCURRAN MAKES NUMEROUS TRIPS TO MEXICO, AND PLANS ON RETURNING TO CIUDAD JUAREZ. YOU CAN REACH HIM AT: Coachscurran@yahoo.com
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Officers & other volunteers help kids at EP Children's Hospital for "Childhood Cancer Awareness.
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Bloodshed in Sinaloa & cartel violence; Will violence spread to Juarez, Mexico after Zambada arrest?
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Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada will be transferred from El Paso to New York-He is Sinaloa Cartel cofounder
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El Paso teen's fight vs. cancer inspires other kids; Dedication of room at EP Children's Hospital
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Mother grieves for son lost to fentanyl while she & DEA continue fight to halt deaths in El Paso, TX
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Special Report on Fentanyl deaths in El Paso area on ABC-7 at 10 p.m. this Thursday
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Mescalero Apache woman's & emotional plea in shelter as wildfires ravage through tribal land.
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Juarez Fair: "Voladores de Papantla", concerts like Conjunta Primavera & more: Feria Juarez 2024
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KVIA Anchors Nichole Gomez & Paul Cicala can't contain their laughter after story on "Grad bloopers"
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Heartwarming story of an El Paso 10-year old who hopes to be adopted
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Dozens enjoy Plaza Hotel for "high rise" experience of eclipse overlooking downtown El Paso & Juarez
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Heartwarming story of sisters hoping to be adopted in the borderland (Heart Gallery of El Paso)
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DJ Johnny Kage & ultimate fan experience w/ FC Juarez vs. El Paso Locomotive FC Soccer in El Paso,TX
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Im hopeing they dont go from one abuser to another abuser
Nothing but joy and happiness ahead for these four children. Every child deserves a good, loving, safe home, and these kids have found it with the Rodrigues parents. What a beautiful family - bless all of them.
Two of my children are adopted. Our son came to us at the age of 3 from a mother who had horribly abused him and tried to sell him for drugs. To see him now as a healthy, happy adult with a little family of his own is one of our greatest joys
How can biological parents abused their own children? God bless the amazing couple for adopting these abused children. Amazing story of empathy.
I am so grateful these four precious children will be in a safe and loving home. God bless you
Finally some good news for children! There are so many being abused and even killed. I am grateful for these situations that help children! ❤
Such beautiful children.
This is a miracle ❣️
Just wow
I am so happy for these children and this new family. It absolutely breaks my heart😪💔 when children go through the abuse and the neglect.
Omg how sweet family. So glad they have such a wonderful family.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Don’t come here illegally but come here illegally and we will provide transportation and room and board once you get here !!!!
Incredible ❤😢
❤️🍀🙏🤞
I was born in El Paso but I moved to CO on 1998.I use to take the mexican buses the Paisanos or Turismo Rapidos almost every other weekend so that I could have my big cousins take me to Juarez to see my favorite DJ Johnny Cage.I’d see him gettin down but one time my cousins had me go up and make a request.I could have fainted!!Good God! He is that fine in person too!Denver party life has never been all that. My noches in Juarez were so outstanding and soooo much fun.
There was other no pilot.Zambada flew the plane and turned himself in.
What nice couple to adoot children who were abused by their own biological stupid parents. Hiw can they abused their own children? It so heartbreaking to hear these children finding someone to lobe and take care of them. God bless the adopted parents.
WHAT HAPPEN TO THE PLIOT
You made me tear up i wish i had a loving home when i was growing up
So beautiful. Thankful they have a safe and loving home. Thank you Nemo and dad. Gods bless you. Gammyfae on Poppals ipad
So happy for these children !
So happy for the kids and the Rodriguez family. My sons played for the NE Raiders football team with them, all good kiddos and props to coach Nuñez, coach Joe and the rest. Congratulations to you guys from the Rivera fam..Go Chicken little!!
Beautiful!! I'm so happy these kids get to be kids!!
Deliciosa burger de este tamañote
You roll that R like a tire over a cattle guard. RRRRuidoso😂
Nice report
Nice on
Hey Paul. Julieta from Desert Diamond says hi and hopes you two meet again at a future AZ Cardinals game. Enjoy Thailand. Or as some call it... Thigh Land. 😂
Never knew bout this place, pretty cool. Thanks Paul.
Thanks for checking it out. :)
¡Te aventaste, Paul! What a great, informative and inviting story! Thank you for sharing it with me.
thank you!
Como Siempre Tus Historias Interesantes y De Un Gran Contenido Cultural 🙏 Muchisimas Gracias Por Compartir La Cultura De Los Yakis En Sonora. Excelente Reportaje.
gracias brother.
Saludos amigo, buen trabajo como siempre 🙌👊🏻🥊
Gracias Felipe! Saludos desde El Paso/Ciudad Juarez
So heartbreaking 💔 Rest in peace Andy.
La escuche y me siento muy orgullosa por Las fronteras estan cayendo Poco a Poco felicidades a todos y Ice cube Los Mexicanos te queremos y abrimos nuestro corazon a todos quienes nos respetan.🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🎆🎆🎆🎊🎊🎊
Unidos combatimos y cuidamos nuestros hijos para que no sean delincuentes 😮😮😮❤
Fantastic celebration in a wonderful city!
Henry(Apache Yaqui) California
😎 *promo sm*
Awesome!
Paul, the power of your Testimony! El alcance de tu mensaje. The reach of your use if today’s media cannot be underestimated or discounted. You inform. You move our hearts. Your images and narrative remain in our spirits. Many Muchas Gracias Thank Yous
thanks for the kind words! Looks like we were in Mexico at same time. -you- in Jalisco and -me- in Mexico City at the Basilica de Guadalupe!
𝐩яⓞ𝓂𝓞Ş𝐦
Gayyyyyyyyyyyyyy
What month of the year the festival goes on?
I love Alamos! I, along with 4 of my friends are going on June 2 on Tufesa bus and renting a beautiful 3 bedroom 2- story house with a pool for only $225. for a week! We are going to create art journals while we are here! I was here in April and just had to come back with my friends!
It was awesome to meet Paul cicada at the team Arizona training camp last year says an athlete from special Olympics Arizona track and field who is also a sun devils fan
Screwjob against Esteban
way to go tommy!!!! you go boy! In school you were always the little dude but look at you now man. that's awesome. keep God first and you'll continue to prosper hombre! represent Eloy brother. proud of you.
Looking great Tommy! One judge must have been high.
BEAR DOWN!
He is my 2 cousin he just died
What a great story. Attended the funeral service today and what a great angel he was. So tough and such a big heart. God bless him.