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 7th 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 15th, 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 hundreds of 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:

• Pro Biblioteca Los Mangos
• Club Intl. Amistad PV: 222-5466
• Escuela Futbol Filial Pumas: 044-322-125-6723
• Toys for Tots: 222-3676
• Banco de Alimentos PV: 145-6617
• Entre Amigos: 322-117-1677
• Proyecto Pitillal Busca Un Amigo: 299-4495
• Club Rotario PV: 225-9936
• Fundacion Down: 224-9577
• Grupo Esperanza (cáncer) 225-8099
• Biblioteca Rey Nayar: 322-148-0503
• PEACE Mexico: 329-291-5157
• Friendship Club La Cruz: DIVAC: 221-5645
• Manos de Amor Por Bahia: 322-141-9222
• Clinica de Rehabilitacion Sta Barbara: 225-2659
• SPCA PV: 322-148-5787
• Paraíso Felino: 322-120-4092
• 225-8577
• C.A.I.A.M. Albergue Ancianos: 224-7946
• Asociación Femenil: 224-9906
• Ciudades Hermanas St. Barbara: 225-0655
• Casa Infantil Mojoneras: 290-3178
• Ejército de Salvación: 290-1587

Each charity will also be given the opportunity to host a display at the festival to highlight 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, including:

Charme Pasteleria • Clamato & Penafiel PV • Collage and PV Events • Corona • Daiquiri Dick's • Espresso Ristorante • Fondants Pasterleria • Four Seasons - Rest. Aramara • Frascati - La Cruz • Fredy's Tucan • Groupo Blouet • Holiday Inn / Piaceres • Kaiser Maxilian • La Leche • La Palapa • La Estancia • Liverpool Restaurant • Los Chatos Pasteleria • Mikado • Outback Steakhouse • Pan & Que? • Pepsi • Restaurant Amapa Sunset • Pie in the Sky • Porto Bello • River Café • Trattoria Michel • Trio/Vitea • Vista Grill • Coca Cola • Villa Balboa

Don't miss this very upbeat, wonderful night of food, friendship and fun, with all proceeds divided equally among the charities. Tickets, which include food, drinks and entertainment, cost just $300 pesos in advance or $400 pesos at the door. Reserve your tickets TODAY by calling any of the charitable organizations listed above.