Archive for April 29, 2015

TEAM T-Shirts Now Available

Join our TEAM and contribute to our upcoming host programs. All proceeds acquired from these t-shirts will go towards hosting grants for the Winter 2015 program.

These shirts will be worn by all of our hosting kids as the arrive to meet their host families for the 2015 Summer Program.

The shirts will be available to order until May 8th. They are $20 which includes shipping.

T-shirts will be shipped after May 17th. Send this link to your friends and families and make a difference in a child’s life by joining our TEAM today!

WOW Kids

Hi there, my name is Monte and I am 3 years old! I was born with something the doctors call Down’s Syndrome as well as CHD. When I was 2, some nice doctors performed surgery to help fix my CHD. Now I am feeling much better, although I do have to be careful not to make my heart work too hard. My foster parents say that I am an active little guy who loves to run and play outside! I also like to sing and dance, and I especially enjoy watching cartoons. I’m great at making friends—I get along with everyone! I hope that my friends at Great Wall can help me find a family to share my happiness with!

Hi! My name is Harley and I am 2 years old! My doctors tell me I have something called Cerebral Palsy which affects my muscles. My caretakers say that I am a quiet little kiddo that enjoys listening to music and laughing aloud. Unfortunately, my file is very outdated and limited so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! I hope they can help me find my forever family soon!

Hi! My name is Rylee and I am 9 years old! I was born with CHD but some nice doctors performed an operation to fix it and I have recovered very well! My file indicates that I may have some developmental delays but I am currently in school and making progress! My caretakers describe me as being an extroverted and active little girl that gets along very well with kids my age! They also say that I adapt to new environments extremely well. My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! I hope they can find me a forever family soon!

Hi! My name is Kieran and I am 4 years old! My doctors tell me I have Cerebral Palsy for which I receive rehabilitation services every day for! I can sit steadily, crawl on my knees and stand for a while with support. My caretakers speak very highly of my intelligence and my ability to learn very quickly! They say I can quickly complete a puzzle with dozens of pieces! I love to read books and tell the people around me about what I am reading about. I can count to 20 and I can even do some addition and subtraction! I am very extroverted and am fond of talking and singing! I hope my friends at Great Wall can help me find a family to love and share my happiness with forever!

Hi! My name is Barry and I will be 5 years old this May! I am an active and happy little boy that loves playing with other kiddos! My caretakers say I have great mobility and that I’m fond of jumping and running around. I love listening to music and giving and receiving hugs! My file indicates that I may have some delays in my language development but my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about my progress! I hope they can help me find a forever family!

WOW Kids

Hello, my name is Silas and I am 2 years old! My doctors tell me that I have a condition that makes my eyes a little bit different than my friends, but I don’t let that bother me. I am speaking and I can see things well enough to walk around all by myself! I love to build towers with blocks and interact with others. I hope my friends at Great Wall can help me find a forever family soon. Watch my videos!

WOW Kids

Hi! My name is Trevor and I am 11 years old! My doctor tells me that I tested positive for syphilis, however it doesn’t have an impact on my daily life. My caretakers describe me as an incredibly hardworking kiddo that is always striving to learn more and achieve goals! I enjoy helping my caretakers with the younger children but when I am not doing that, I love to play badminton! I also enjoy dancing to Latin music, playing games and knitting! I have so many things I would like to do in life and I hope my friends at Great Wall can help me find a family to share all of my experiences with!

https://youtu.be/MIBivBlBHOQ; https://youtu.be/3e_BF53bXNU; http://youtu.be/zU4AJfcHP44

Hi! My name is Cory and I am 4 years old! My doctors tell me I have a condition that makes it hard for my eyes to work the way that they should, but I don’t let that get me down! I love story time with my caretakers and I especially love playing outside with my friends. My caretakers describe me as a smiley and happy kiddo that gets along well with others! My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! I hope they can help me find a forever family soon!

Hi there! My name is Preston and I am 8 years old. A few years ago I had surgery to repair my cleft lip and palate which I have recovered from very well! I am a happy and fairly quiet kiddo that loves playing catch and being with kids my age! My file is very outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me. I’m so excited to find my forever family!

Hi there! My name is Macy and I am 7 years old! I was born with hands and feet that are a little different than some of my friends. I had surgery on my hands and feet in 2013 and I have recovered really well from it! I also have a cleft palate but I don’t let any of these things stop me from being a happy little girl! My caretakers describe me as active, energetic and extroverted. I absolutely love dancing and listening to music! I’m always assisting my caretakers; I love to help others in any way that I can! My friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me so they can find me a forever family!

Hi there! My name is Kevin and I am 9 years old. I’m a quiet boy who loves playing with toys. My file is a little bit out of date, so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to get more information on my file. I can’t wait to find my forever family!

WOW Kids

Hi, my name is Jeremy and I am 4 years old. My doctor says that I have something called CHD, but I don’t let that hold me back! My file suggests that I’m a bit behind my friends, and it took me a while to get comfortable speaking, however, my caretakers say that I’m doing very well in school now! I love singing, dancing, and helping out around the orphanage. I can’t wait to find my forever family!

Hi! My name is Connor and I am 9 years old! My doctors tell me I have Albinism which is something that affects the pigment of my skin. My vision is also a little bit impaired but I don’t let that stop me from being a happy kiddo! My caretakers describe me as a talkative, easy going little boy with a ready smile. I love studying and learning new things at school! Most of all, I love playing games with my friends! My friends at Great Wall are working hard to find me a family to love forever!

Hi! My name is Madeline and I am 7 years old! I am deaf so I communicate through sign language and I am gradually learning simple words! My doctors tell me I have a minor heart condition but I don’t let that stop me from being a smiling kiddo! I go to school five days a week and my caretakers say I have made amazing progress. My caretakers describe me as being an enthusiastic and outgoing little girl that loves to learn! My favorite activity is doing jigsaw puzzles with my friends! My friends at Great Wall are working hard to find me a family to share my happiness with! Check out my amazing video:   https://youtu.be/J0TdmXMiNco

Hi, my name is Jeremy and I am 4 years old. My doctor says that I have something called CHD, but I don’t let that hold me back! My file suggests that I’m a bit behind my friends, and it took me a while to get comfortable speaking, however, my caretakers say that I’m doing very well in school now! I love singing, dancing, and helping out around the orphanage. I can’t wait to find my forever family!

Hi, my name is Lane and I am 6 years old! My doctors say that I have something called CP but I don’t let that get me down! When I first got to the orphanage, my leg muscles were a little bit tense, however, after working hard to rehabilitate them they are getting much stronger! I can now feed myself and use the bathroom without help! My caretakers say that I love to be teased, and when I’m happy, I roar with laughter. I can’t wait to find my forever family!