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As you can probably tell, he is blessed with an additional chromosome. You may know it as Down Syndrome. I wish I had more information about him and his current medical condition but I do not.
He is in an orphanage, with many other children. They are often in baby houses and the caregivers spend much time with them. They are able to love them, hold them, let them play. The problem is after about the age of 5yo many are sent to institutions. These places are not known for their loving and nurturing. As a matter of fact, special needs children are often given minimal contact with anyone. They are changed at regimented times. If they are not able to walk, they are often stuck in a crib all day long. Many are able to get around but require such supervision that they are still kept in their cribs for their own safety. They are starved for attention, food is rationed, and they start with self stimulation... like head banging, wringing of hands, biting themselves, anything to feel alive, to feel some kind of touch. All of this just hurts me so. Which is why I want to advocate for this young fellow.
This is a child that needs a mom and dad. As his warrior, I am committed to raise money for his future family. We have considered adoption and the costs are a great weight. I hope to help raise money so that when his parents see him on Reece's Rainbow, they will commit to him without worry or fear of having to come up with all the $ to bring him home. I just want to add a few dollars to his fund to make it all easier. Would you please pray about joining with me?
