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It's not an easy road he's choosing to walk, but remarkable Rowan told us that once he puts his mind to it, he can do anything.

Joe Garel, Father
"We are trying to get some awareness for BCVI for the work that they do and at the same time raise some funds as Rowan mentioned they have lost quite a bit of funds over the last couple of years from agencies pulling out of the Caribbean and finding other places more in need than they think Belize is. We are trying to see if we can help fill that gap."

Rowan Garel
"My dad and I was just talking about things that we could do and he said how about a walk across Belize and I'm like ok, it's kind of interesting."

"We want to set it up in such a way that we arrive in Belize City for the opening of summer camp. This is not something that only my dad and I will do, it's like anyone can join in and if you want you can pitch in a little donation because we really need the funds."

"If you put your mind to something, more than half the time you could accomplish it and that's really a good feeling. Take Victoria Peak for instance - that was a really good feeling when you went through hell to climb that thing and then when you stand on that peak on the top you're like wow did I just do that!"

Robin Schaffer
"I guess you are aiming for that same wow feeling after this walk across Belize?"

Rowan Garel
"Yes, we would really appreciate as many people as possible to come out and walk with us. You don't have to do the whole thing if you don't want to. You can do like certain days or certain miles."

The walk will begin on the 12th of July and should end on the 17th. They plan to cover 18 to 20 miles a day and encourage all Belizeans to join the walk. Donations can be made through PO BOX 525, Princess Margaret Drive, or through the account number 71096 at the Belize Bank.

PROFILE...

Tonight's I am Belize profile is about Dr. Leroy Almendarez - a Stann Creek Valley boy who grew up with his grandmother after his parents abandoned him.

He grew up poor - and went from relative to relative until he re-united with his parents as an 18 year old - and the first thing he had to do was find a way to forgive his mother for leaving him.

Here's his story:..

The profile series is the effort of Fultec systems, this station and Restore Belize.

Lovaboy In Town

Acclaimed Punta Rock performer LOVABOY is in Belize tonight. He's preparing to perform at the National Agricultural Show this weekend, but he's also promoting a new album - and today he told us about it:..

Lovaboy, artist
"You already know that prince Lova is here and I am here on the Punta Mania tour."

Monica Bodden
"Tell us a little bit about the tour?"

Lovaboy, artist
"The tour will kick off about a couple weeks ago in Los Angeles and Chicago and now of course of Love Entertainment we are here to mash up the show grounds on the main stage."

"The tour is to support my brand new album that I am holding in my hands. This tour is to support this project. I am very happy and excited."

Monica Bodden
"Tell us about the new album?"

Lovaboy, artist
"The name of the album is Punta Mania. It is a punta rock project and I am very happy about it. In my opinion it's a very rounded diverse album. That was my mission and goal. If I may say so I feel like I have accomplished that even though I always say that the fans and the general public are the ultimate judges. What we do is make the music and we cross our fingers and we act like we don't care but our hearts are beating every time someone listens to it. The people will be the judge."

"I am very happy and excited; there are a lot of singles that people are responding to very well."

"I don't believe in doing a song for an album just to fill it up. I believe the audience can tell when that happens. I don't do that, I take my time. This album was really done on tour because I've been back and forth and just working and every time I would come - as the vibes caught me I would record 2-3 songs. I made sure that I check all the songs that they are good."

"All the songs on this album, I love every single one of them."

"Also you can get my brand new clothing line - as a matter of fact it's not just clothing, it's the brand and it is called "Red" by lovaboy. Anybody that knows me knows why I called it red. I am just red for life. Red represents life."

"Right now we have clothes on the line. One of the shirts you could get says "I da wife" it comes in all sizes. We will have other merchandize, you can pick that up at the Agric Show and I will you more information as you go."

Lover Boy's official CD release will be happening on Saturday night at the FFB Stadium in Belmopan.