--Ito Foundation U.S.A, for major funding
--Chery Marquez, for her generous donation
--Monterey Bay Aquarium, for the behind the scenes peek at wonderful things
--California State Parks, for providing an opportunity for meaningful community service
--Tracy and Ryan Travaille, for the bonfire and the s'mores
--Tim Thomas and JACL, for the stories about Japanese roots in Monterey
--David Correia, for organizing and facilitating our visit to Monterey High
--MAOS, for the pizza
--Our Monterey host families, for making memories that will last a lifetime