I'm not sure if I have blogged about Angel Tree in the past years, but it's a wonderful opportunity for others to give a gift that will be used in ways you never thought possible!
Angel Tree is a yearly project that Reece's Rainbow holds. It runs from November 1st - December 31st. You sign up to help a child, of your choice that is listed on their site, and it is your goal to not only raise $1,000 for the child, but also find them a forever family!
Now if you don't know what Reece's Rainbow is check out their site! I'll go ahead and give you a brief summary now though. Reece's Rainbow is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization. They raise awareness as well as help find families for orphans with Down syndrome, and other special needs in other countries. :) Beautiful ministry, formed of beautiful people!
I have done Angel Tree 3 years in a row, and I love it more and more each year! It's such a great thing for the children, because they have a dedicated advocate, and they get tons of publicity, in hopes that their mama, and papa will see them! I just think it's brilliant!
This year I am an Angel Tree warrior for a sweet songbird named Lark. Lark will be 3 years old in November, she was diagnosed with Down syndrome, and has the sweetest grin.
Here is an update on Lark from May 2013:
"Lark is wearing a hearing aid, is well reacting to the sounds in the environment, "sings" when she hears music. Stands with help or needs to hold her hand, walks with some help, started to try to put the pyramid rings - sometimes needs help in this activity . Very much interested in other children especially when the play around, started to repeat the movements - pushes the car, takes the toy, claps her hands. Learned to eat cookies holding in her hand. Drinks from a cup which is held by an adult."
Precious right?
Well I'm the lucky girl that gets to share her priceless grin, find her a forever family, and raise $1,000 for her! I take such pride in this opportunity! I have been thinking of fund raisers that I can do to help me raise this $1,000 for Lark. But I need some new ideas! If you have any I would love to hear them! ;)
Any who, I wanted to propose the opportunity to you all, if you are looking for a way to give this Christmas but aren't sure where to put your money, I would suggest Lark's grant! Children have a better chance at finding families if there are larger amounts of money in their grants! Adoption is expensive, and you can help with the cost! :)
You're donation of $5, $10, or $20 would help me reach my goal, and help Lark find her family! There is a donation button on the left hand side of the blog that is labeled 'Angel Tree For Lark' if you feel led to donate please do so through that button! :) I will also have a tab at the top of the blob labeled 'Shop', where I will have some Lanyards and Key Fobs for sale! All proceeds will be donated to Larks Angel Tree fund! :) So take another look at this precious grin and consider helping Lark find her family this Christmas!
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