Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Banderas Bay area is home to a variety of charities and non-profit organizations that enhance the lives of those who are in need of help, so once again, CasaMagna Marriott Resort Puerto Vallarta and American Consular Agent Kelly Trainor are teaming up to host the 13th Annual International Festival of Altruism.

Scheduled to be held in the beachfront garden at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort in Marina Vallarta at 6 pm on Sunday, May 14th, this popular charitable event offers everyone the opportunity to learn more about the continuing and varying needs of some of our most important local charities and non-profit organizations, and how you can get involved.

Every year, over one thousand Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors turn out for this event, which features top restaurants offering food and refreshments, live entertainment, dancing and more for one low price, with all proceeds donated to Banderas Bay area charitable organizations who are in need of a little help, including:

Clinica Santa Barbara A.C. • Paraíso Felino • Biblioteca Rey Nayar • Club Rotario Puerto Vallarta Sur • Fundación Punta de Mita • Organización de Football Americano Torpedos de Vallarta A.C. • Peace Punta de Mita • RISE Puerto Vallarta • DIF Puerto Vallarta • Horizonte De Paz A.C. • Ecologia y Conservacion de Ballenas A.C. • Cembab • Universidad Univa Puerto Vallarta • Pasitos de Luz • Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Quiroz Orphanage • Amigos de La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, A.C. • S.E.T.A.C. • Fundacion Down A.C. • Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta, A.C.

Each charity will feature an exposition booth at the festival, giving everyone a chance to learn about the great impact they are having on the Puerto Vallarta community.

In addition to the charity information booths, this year's festival will feature a wide range of entertainment ranging from live music and dancing to cultural presentations and an extraordinary culinary demonstration by some of Puerto Vallarta's finest restaurants and food and beverage suppliers.

Don't miss this very upbeat, wonderful night of food, friendship and fun for just $400 pesos in advance or $500 pesos at the door, with all proceeds divided equally among the participating charities.

Organizers are hoping this year's event will be even more successful than last year, when each of the 19 participating charitable organizations received a check for $46,487 pesos.

NOTE: If you are in Puerto Vallarta and would like to purchase your tickets in advance, Email us and the good folks over at the SETAC Community Center will deliver them right to your door!