February 20 & 27
On Sunday, February 20 and 27, 2011 child sponsorship information will be available at PRUMC. Please visit the Fellowship Hall that morning to view photographs and read about the wonderful children that we can help this year.Any amount toward this effort is appreciated and a sponsorship of $275 will provide a year of care for one of these children.
You may make an online contribution now by clicking here (Choose Sponsor a Child), or visit our tables at the church on February 20 and again on Outreach Sunday, February 27.
Sponsor Links
To make an online donation to sponsor a child, click here.To view photos of all Georgian children, click here.
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Khareba Jabadze is a 13 year-old boy at Chiatura. He has both parents and two school- age brothers younger than Khareba (all the family members are, mercifully, healthy).
Ana Endeladze came to Rioni in the 6th grade in September 2008. Before that she was at the Deaf School of Briansk, Russia. She was born in 1994 and was born an invalid and diagnosed with “clippel-feily” syndrome – an at-birth disability of the spine which also caused deafness. She underwent 4 surgeries: 1996, 2000, 2002 and the last in 2007. At Briansk she also went to art school, she is very gifted.
Mikheil (Mishiko) Tkemaladze was born on October 10, 1998. His story is tragic. He was abandoned immediately after his birth and thrown down at the neighbor’s door. The family who found him was unable to have a baby so they adopted Mishiko. When he reached 2 they discovered he was severely mentally handicapped. Due to all the stress of trying to care for Mishiko, his adopted mother died in her early 40s. The father had no choice but to give up Mishiko to Chiatura Institution. He is unable to care for himself and needs constant supervision. He is not always able to communicate. It was later discovered that Mishiko’s biological parents are also mentally handicapped and they gave birth to four cute, but mentally ill children. At Chiatura Orphanage Mishiko is loved and cared for.
Little Otar Amaglobeli is one of the children who enjoyed all the benefits through Sponsor a Child Program. Otar is 7 years old. He has serious hearing problems: he is deaf and his ears do not have ear shells (outer part of the ear). Otar has a younger healthy brother and a mother who is invalid and can not walk. Otar’s father abandoned the family when he learned that the boy was not “quite normal”. Otar can hear a little bit. The family is very poor. We have visited the family and found his living conditions just horrible. In addition to his mother’s physical disability, she also shows some mental underdevelopment. For instance she can never answer the simples of questions: how is Otar, what is he doing? …Otar is joyful and does not feel unhappy for his sickness. He receives many good things at Rioni institution. When he goes to home for the holidays he lacks the everyday necessities such as food, warm clothing, and a warm home, let alone any medicines. But when he comes back, he joins his beloved friends and feels happy again! Otar is a very attentive and smart child. All the teachers admit his hardworking skills and enthusiasm to study well through the special program delivered to the deaf children at Rioni institution.
Dito was born on June 7th in 1996. He is an orphan. Both his parents died from different diseases. Dito lives with his uncle. Dito was born deaf. Dito stays at Rioni institution and studies at 6th grade. He is a smart and loving child. He loves his peers and teachers. He likes computers and football. He is a very warm child. He always takes care of his little friends. He lives a happy life at Rioni. On weekends his elder cousins take him to home, where he loves spending time with his uncle's family. He is the happiest child. He loved all the art projects we did this year!
Anastasia Giorgadze was born on March 1st, 2007. She has both parents, grandmother, grandfather and two little brothers. The parents do not have jobs, the grandparents are elderly. They live on little retirement fee of the grandparents and symbolic monthly payments for the Socially Disadvantaged status. Anastasia is a smiling child, she does not perceive the life as gloomy and unfriendly as she receives all the benefits and love through the Sponsor a Child Program when staying at Kitski institution. At home the situation drastically changes and therefore, little Anastasia would prefer living at Kitski institution rather than going back to home.
The Khomasuridze family live in far Chiatura village. They have raised five children – the youngest are twin brothers – Demetre and Davit – 7 years old. They both suffer from cerebral palsy with all the added complications which occur from malnutrition and improper medical care due to the social hardships of the family. Their father abandoned the family as soon as the twins were born. He did not wish to take responsibility for the disabled children. The mother of the boys receives a tiny pension which totals $ 60 USD per month. That is the reason why Khomasuridze twins are at Chiatura institution which is responsible for their care for 10 months a year. A private donor from PRUMC recently purchased the boys a wheelchair. The require constant supervision and must be carried upstairs to bed and to their classrooms.
Giorgi Tabagari was born on Dec 23, 2002. He has got both parents and a sister - all of whom are healthy. His physical development is consistent with his age, but in mental regards he is deeply retarded. Giorgi suffers from inborn disease – Microtsephalia. Giorgi can not take care of his hygienic needs. Basically half his brain is missing. The family can hardly deal with daily meals for their children, let alone all of Giorgi’s medicines. He really needs constant care which the family cannot provide. Little Giorgi loves staying at Chiatura institution. He feels happy with nice meals and toys. He gets medicines upon need, plays football with his peers and keeps smiling when someone shows warmth and love. He loves toy cars and foot ball. Giorgi love his friends and caregivers. His family says they would be in huge trouble if there has not been the assistance provided through the Sponsor a Child Program. This year one of our team members, Angelie, played her guitar and her singing was the one thing that calmed Giorgi!
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