12 baby bottles, 10 lights, 2 fans. From 9 of you. For my pregnant nieces.


Hola, Reader,

Last Saturday I posted a video in my blue “Travel Elevates” shirt on Facebook. 700 views. My highest ever.

I never emailed it to you. 👉 Watch here

After that video, 9 of you sent $800.

Yesterday I turned it into this — on my living room floor in Nashville:


Here’s what your $800 became:

For my 2 nephews’ wives — both pregnant, each with 2 little ones, 2 babies on the way:

12 baby bottles, 2 Infant Pain & Fever, 3 Infant Tylenol, Kids gummies, Emergen-C 60 packs

For my sister — who is feeding everyone:

1 Digital Food Scale — so she can portion rice fairly

For flavor — because white rice 3x a day with no seasoning is heartbreaking:

Sazón Goya x3, Bouillon, Parmesan, Pesto, Cumin, Yeast so she can make bread

For medicine — my aunt now has a cold on top of fever, cooking over wood smoke:

4 Vaporizing Rub, 4 Ibuprofen, Voltaren, IcyHot, 5 Triple Antibiotic, 2 A&D, Band-Aids, Women’s Multi + Probiotic

For survival — 10 tuna pouches that don’t need a fridge

For light and air:

10 Rechargeable Emergency Bulbs — $59.99 — 2-8 hours light when power dies

2 F10 Portable Fans with Light + Phone Charger — $26.99 each — for 90° heat + mosquitoes that bite through clothes

The receipt: Walmart Antioch — 53 items — $297.66 + Amazon $113.97 = $411.63 spent. $388.37 left for mosquito nets + antihistamines.

My mom: 3 days no word today. My sister heard from my aunt — my mom now has a cold too. Last word from mom was “thank you for the food package.” I’m holding onto that.

Sept 9-14: I leave in 8 weeks with all of this in my suitcases. 6 spots left. Booking closes July 31, 8pm CT.

If you want to come hand-deliver the next batch with me: Humanitarian Cuban Aid Trip

If you want to sponsor the next $100 family kit: Reply SPONSOR

700 views told me people ARE listening. 9 of you proved it.

Thank you,

Sheyla Paz

615-412-9615

P.S. I’m buying mosquito nets next. Want your name on that bag? Reply NETS.

Sheyla Adventure Travel, LLC™ | Nashville, TN 37212

Sheyla Adventure Travel, LLC

Cuban-born adventurer and storyteller Sheyla guides you through the vibrant landscapes of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. As an award-winning journalist, actress, and travel expert, she brings the magic of diverse cultures to life. Founded in 2016, SHEYLA ADVENTURE TRAVEL, LLC, is your one-stop shop for unforgettable adventure travel experiences. We specialize in group tours to Cuba, as well as ocean and river cruise adventures. Our services cater to affluent travelers aged 45 and over who are eager to give back to local communities.

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