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My personal message:
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Dear friends,
Last year in July of 2006, I had the privilege of visiting two of ICC's orphage projects, one in Changsha and one in Heng Yang. The two of these projects are at different ends of the spectrum in terms of the maturity of the projects, and the condition of the living environment for the children and youth. In Changsha, many of the children now live in group homes in healthy environments. Some have 'grown up' and are going off to college and even entering into the work force - something probably unimagineable for them only a few years earlier. However, in Heng Yang, the project was still in its beginning stages, and the environment was at the other end of the spectrum. Children lived in overcrowded conditions, and there was a lack of adequate facilities for the children to learn, play, and live in. Even heat for the winter cold was lacking. However, the workers there had shared that much had already improved.
I share this with you as an encouragement because it demonstrates that the efforts of ICC's workers and volunteers do make a difference in the lives of these children. Over and over again, I was told that Changsha used to be like Heng Yang, but that improvements and changes happened because people took the time and effort to care and to give. Now I am inviting you to be a part of that solution.
My first encouragement to you is to consider joining in the Walk the Wall. The details are on this website and you can become a participant yourself. If you are unable to join the walk, then consider pledging me as I 'Walk the Wall' on September 29th, 2007 for China's orphans. I encourage you to be generous and to give with gratitude, but I also want to remind you that no amount is too small - every little bit helps.
Thanks for your time, and blessings,
Daniel Louie
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By Walking the Wall I'm one of hundreds around the world supporting International China Concern. By sunset September 29 we will have collectively walked the length of the Great Wall of China. Your donation will help International China Concern to save lives and bring love, hope and opportunity to China's abandoned and disabled.
$30 could feed and clothe a child for one month. $50 could help buy therapy equipment for International China Concern's community outreach project. $100 could help pay for a newly abandoned child's medical assessment.
Each year thousands of babies and children with disabilities are abandoned into China's state orphanages. Due to lack of resources and care, the majority of these children quickly deteriorate and often die. Although China is experiencing rapid economic growth, there remains a deficit in social welfare for the disadvantaged, especially the disabled.
For more than fourteen years International China Concern has partnered with the Chinese government to develop social welfare for the abandoned and disabled, to establish care homes, group homes, foster care, therapy and medical intervention programs, to provide special education, vocational training and a sheltered workshop. Hundreds of lives have been changed but there are many more that desperately need help.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me and help the children. Please sponsor me and help me reach my fundraising goal.
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