Carlos Martínez makes waves with foundation - A Hunt and Peck

As the Viva El Birdos resident philanthropist and Carlos Martínez enthusiast, perhaps one of my favorite things to write about is his foundation, Tsunami Waves. Through his foundation, Carlos is able to help children in the Dominican Republic and locally in the St. Louis area. He also donates his time to speak to schools and visit hospitals. It is one of my favorite things about him.

Jenifer Langosh recently wrote about Carlos and his charitable work. You can read it in the link below and check out the video. And, of course, you can donate to Tsunami Waves at their website: http://www.tsunamiwavesfoundation.org

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