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Giving Hope
Ezekiel, Brighton, and Charlie are three pre-teen boys on the brink of becoming young men. Life isn't easy for kids at this age, but it is even harder when you are facing difficult obstacles on your own.
These three boys are just about to age out-meaning they are getting too old to be considered for adoption. They each also have an open cleft palate, which makes it more difficult for them to speak clearly. It was their and our hope that they could have their surgeries in the summer so they wouldn't miss any school. But they have already been on the website for a month, and we still haven't received enough donations to move them for their surgery.
We would love to give these boys hope--hope for a future of being understood when they speak; hope for getting jobs in order to support themselves; hope for a chance at happy, healthy lives. Let's not let them down!
Click here and consider helping these three boys receive this life-changing surgery and a brighter hope for the future.
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Dollars for "Likes!"
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Women of Faith Goes "Over the Top" for LWB!
 Women of Faith has extended an opportunity for LWB to receive $20 for every ticket voucher sold to their "Over the Top" West Coast and "Imagine" East Coast tour weekend events. This would be a wonderful opportunity for you to coordinate a group of women to attend an event in your city while helping LWB.Please see our new web page regarding this opportunity that includes a full listing of events and cities. |
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It's All About Teamwork
by Kate Finco
Medical Director
My son plays high school football (American football). He has already started practicing for the upcoming school year and is very excited about this year's team. As he was telling me all about the new playbook and his responsibilities in each position he will play, I began to see a connection between his football team and LWB.
In American football the main object of the game is to get the football into the end zone, but that only happens through the coordinated efforts of a lot of players on the team.
In the case of LWB our team also consists of a lot of members: Our coaches - the executive directors and board members, who call the plays. Our volunteers, who play offense. Our opponents, including illness and pain (fought by our medical and healing homes programs); loneliness and lack of family support (attacked by our foster care program); illiteracy and hopelessness (battled by our education program); and hunger and cold (contested by our nutrition and orphanage assistance program). And, vitally important, our fans and cheerleaders - those who sponsor children, run marathons, or set up lemonade stands to benefit children; pray for the children; or spread the word about each child's needs. The ball is represented by each and every child who comes into our care. Each member of the LWB team is working together to get that child into the end zone healthy, whole, and with the best possible chance of being a successful, happy person.
 This month's newsletter focuses on LWB's Medical Program. There are so many children who need our help, and yours, simply to live-children with congenital defects of the heart or intestinal tract, cleft lip and palate, club feet or tumors. The needs are great, but there are so many wonderful, positive things happening in LWB's Medical Program that we are very excited to share with you.
But our medical program is only one part of the LWB team, and I would encourage everyone to visit our website, www.lovewithoutboundaries.com, to read about all our programs. There is so much going on and so many children's lives being touched in profound ways-and it takes every single member of the LWB team to make it happen.
Thank you to everyone on our team working to get as many children as possible into the end zone. I know we are going to have another great season!
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Marathons and More
Lace up your running shoes and join us as we make a difference in the lives of orphaned children in China through TeamLWB. We have lots of races in the works from a Kids' one miler to a full marathon. If you don't see anything that interests you, create your own event! Please consider joining us; it's a great way to keep in shape and make a difference in the life of a child.
Upcoming events
Marine Corps Marathon- This historic race will benefit the Healing Homes Program. We are excited to have our largest team yet! The marathon registration is over, but there is still time to sign up for the 10K (October 30, 2011) and the Kids Final Mile (October 29, 2011) event.
Ljubljana, Slovenia- TeamLWB has gone international! Bobby Tomlinson w ill be running to benefit our foster care program on October 23rd. If you'd like to join him, sign up now! Can't make it to Slovenia that weekend? Why not support his endeavors. This young man is very passionate about LWB.
Live Strong Austin Marathon and Half Marathon- Join the Sockwell family on February 19, 2012, and help them raise funds for our medical and healing homes programs. Perfect for those who don't want to do a whole marathon!
Los Angeles Marathon- TeamLWB was given the "Small but Mighty" award after our 2011 team raised $16,000 for our medical program. These funds allowed us to provide medical treatment for 12 children!
Next year the Los Angeles Marathon will be March 18, 2012. Our team's goal is to double the amount raised last year! Won't you consider joining them as they run and walk the streets of L.A. for some very deserving little people?
Find out more about our teams and programs at TeamLWB.com.
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Recent Medical Updates
July was another busy month in the Medical Program. And we can truly say "we Y kids," because many of the children we took care of this month had heart surgeries, some of which were very complex procedures.
Victoria benefited from our Unity Fund for her heart surgery. She travelled to the hospital with her aunt and missed her family very much. She is still hospitalized as she recovers.
Little Louise had a complex heart surgery and is recuperating (and smiling!) at Heartbridge. She will need a follow-up surgery when she is about 3 years old.
 Sonny (who really has a "sunny" disposition!) is recovering from his complex surgery at a specialized foster home.
Little Eden had heart surgery as well as treatment for bronchitis and is back with her foster family.
Sweet Liam and Blake are both still in the hospital as they continue to recover from their heart surgeries.
Several children had surgeries to correct their cleft lip or palate. Baby Eliza and little Matthew have new smiles! Shelby (age 5) and Wendalyn (age 6) had their cleft palates repaired. They healed nicely and were smiling and giggling just a couple of days after surgery!
A new little one, baby Adrienne, was diagnosed with megacolon. She had corrective surgery and a bit of an infection afterwards, but is doing better and will be recuperating at Heartbridge.
Thank you for your support of the Medical Program. Without your help, none of these children would have the opportunity to be healed, or to experience the love of a special ayi or nurse, or join a forever family someday.
Your support makes such a difference!
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