Volunteers traveled to Brenda’s hometown, San Esteban in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, to visit San Esteban Elementary, where Brenda last attended school as a 2nd grader. Returning after so many years was very different from what Brenda could recall as a young girl. Despite the initial uneasiness of the visit, she was greeted by administrators, teachers, and students. It was a welcoming surprise for Brenda, and it was even more comforting to meet a distant cousin for the first time. It was a very special and memorable day! Brenda, Catherine, and Liz read to the children and also donated 100 books to the school. GO! READ San Esteban EL.