NewsNBC Chicago – LocalJune 30, 2026Illinois
Chicago fencing coach organizes relief for Venezuela earthquake victims
Johan Mora, a Chicago-based fencing coach and former Venezuelan national champion, is raising money to provide food and water to victims of the recent earthquake in his home country. Mora is coordinating with local athletes and businesses to gather supplies for families impacted by the disaster.
Read the full story at NBC Chicago – LocalWhy It Matters
Local residents and businesses in the Chicago area are organizing private humanitarian aid efforts to support earthquake recovery in Venezuela.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationFencing Center of Chicago“The facility in Park Ridge where Mora trains fencers.”personJohan Mora“A former member of the Venezuelan National Fencing Team who moved to Chicago two”locationVenezuela“The country impacted by the earthquake and Mora's home country.”locationPark Ridge“The location of the Fencing Center of Chicago.”organizationNBC Chicago“The news organization that interviewed Mora.”