EARTH University working with Rafael Gallo (IRF President) have planted thousands of trees on the property that will be used in the 2011 WRC.  Their were 100 third year students from EARTH , about 75 locals including the local school children, friends of Rafael, employees of Rios Tropicales and their families, travel agents , members

The IRF is shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Branka Stulic. A message of condolences has been sent to her family on behalf of the IRF and all its members. The IRF has been investigating the incident. All reports sent to us by those who saw the incident are being taken into consideration.