Hey, our little Gail made the news! Well...a post on LWB's blog, at least. Read the cute story they posted about her HERE

The grand total...(drum roll please)

Thank you for helping Mayah's Fund to raise $1,165.00. I am writing a check today to LWB and will send out an update after Gail has her surgery (hopefully May or June).

Thank you for being a part of this miracle!

Update on Gail!

Oh my goodness....isn't she ADORABLE! I just received this updated picture of Gail and she is actually awake! We have nearly raised all of the funds she needs and LWB emailed to say that her surgery will be scheduled for NEXT MONTH! There are still some card sets available for purchase and we are still taking donations. Any money raised in excess of our goal will be applied toward another child in need.

Gail from Anhui

This adorable baby girl is waiting in LWB's cleft healing home in Anhui Province for her lip repair. She is 3 months old. She will need $1,000 for her surgery and travel. Please help us to raise the funds she needs by purchasing a set of note cards. Gift sets include 8 cards (featuring 4 different photographic images) with envelopes, packaged in a decorative fabric bag. Cost is $20/set. Gail's life will be forever changed by your generosity!

Back Soon...

With new images for purchase to kick of our 2009 fundraiser!

Update on Zhou

I just received an email that Zhou is continuing to do well and recover from her surgery. She looks like the picture of health in this most recent picture....love the hair!

What a difference...

Zhou's heart surgery was postponed several times due to recurring infections. Finally, in June, the surgery was scheduled and she traveled to the hospital to be prepped, only to discover that she had pneumonia. The pneumonia became a blood infection and for awhile, it didn't look like she would make it. Miraculously, she recovered from the infection, survived the heart surgery and was recently released from the hospital

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Wen had been through a series of operations, including placement of a colostomy. Surgery was needed to actually reverse the colostomy...she didn't need it anymore because she began to gain weight as her body became stronger! The surgery enabled her to continue to grow and develop normally

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***Shortly after receiving Wen's updated information, we were saddened to learn that she passed away. Here life was precious and we hope that the care she received brightened her final days.