Alex DJ Hosts Seniors from His Las Piedras Center on Puerto Rico Gana
The television host welcomed residents of Hacienda Margarita Living Resort, which opened on Aug. 1, for their first group outing to the Telemundo program on Oct. 9.
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- Primera Hora reported that Alex DJ received participants from Hacienda Margarita Living Resort at his show Puerto Rico Gana on Friday, Oct. 9
- El Vocero reported the center in Las Piedras opened on Aug. 1 and the visit marked the residents' first group excursion
- Alex DJ told both outlets this was their first outing and he wanted them to enjoy the show and compete in games
- The presenter said the center is the most difficult challenge of his life but brings great satisfaction in giving love and service
First Group Outing
Television host Alex DJ welcomed residents of his senior living center, Hacienda Margarita Living Resort in Las Piedras, to the set of his Telemundo program "Puerto Rico Gana" on Friday, Oct. 9. Primera Hora reported the visit was the first group excursion for the residents since the center opened its doors on Aug. 1.
The participants arrived at the Hato Rey studios wearing official Hacienda Margarita Living Resort T-shirts and sat in the front row of the audience stands. According to Primera Hora, they had been excited all week after Alex DJ announced the outing. El Vocero reported they spent the morning preparing at the center before traveling to the studio.
What the sources posted
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Este es el reto más difícil que tengo en mi vida, pero, a la misma vez, siento gran satisfacción, porque uno pueda llegar a la vida de las personas para dar amor y servir
Our translation: This is the most difficult challenge I have in my life, but at the same time I feel great satisfaction because one can reach people's lives to give love and serve.
The source's own statement, as quoted by Primera Hora. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Personal Project
Alex DJ told reporters the visit was meaningful for him. He said he wanted the residents to enjoy the program and take part in its games. During commercial breaks he approached them to interact personally, both outlets reported.
The host described establishing the center as his life's major project. He expressed happiness at the decision to provide company, affection and attention to older adults. Both Primera Hora and El Vocero quoted him saying the center completed two months of operations in October.
Where the sources differ
Both Primera Hora and El Vocero agree that the visit occurred on Friday, Oct. 9, that it was the first group excursion for residents of Hacienda Margarita Living Resort, which opened Aug. 1 in Las Piedras, and that Alex DJ expressed the center is his most difficult life challenge yet brings satisfaction in serving seniors. The reports use nearly identical quotes from the host. Primera Hora provides more detail on his interactions during commercial breaks and his ongoing activities with residents such as singing. El Vocero includes a brief description of the center's purpose but adds no conflicting information.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not say how many residents participated in the outing, whether any of them actually competed in the program's games, what specific activities took place on the show that day, or any future excursion plans for the center. They also do not mention the cost of the center, the number of residents it houses, or details about its staff and services.
Sources
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- Reporting Alex DJ lleva a los participantes de su centro de adultos mayores a “Puerto Rico Gana”
- Reporting Alex DJ recibe participantes de Hacienda Margarita en Puerto Rico Gana
How we checked this
Primera Hora and El Vocero both covered the same event based on statements from Alex DJ. Details about the host's personal satisfaction with the project and the two-month milestone rest on his own words reported by both outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.