We are so fortunate to have family who have shared in our journey and been overwhelmingly supportive every step of the way. As many of you may be aware, Ben's Mom (Kathy) is a phenomenal artist who specializes in watercolor paintings. She has decided to conduct a fundraiser to raise money for donations to the orphanage and transition home that continue to care for our little guy until we get there to pick him up. She will be raffling off one of her amazing original watercolor paintings. Tickets cost $5 each and can be purchased on her website. The winner will be able to choose one of three different paintings that are being offered.
International adoption standards prohibit us from donating money directly to the orphanages while we are in country; however, we are able to donate items of need. The funds raised by this generous event will be used to purchase clothing, developmental toys, formula, and over-the-counter medications for orphanages and the CHI transition home (House of Hope) in Addis Ababa. We will take these items when we travel and will deliver them personally while we are in country. The raffle drawing will be conducted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - so don't wait if you want to participate... now is the time!
If you would prefer to donate items rather than participating in the raffle, we will be happy to take any items on your behalf with us when we go.
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