June 20, 2009

Sponsor a child for camp!!!


We are in the midst of planning a children’s summer camp in the village of Zdvizhivka, just outside of Kyiv. The camp will take place July 13-17 and the team needs your help!

We have a team of six preparing to come from the states, however they have not met their budget and we have not met ours in Ukraine. We are in a financial pinch and would love it if you would find it in your heart to sponsor a child to attend the camp. We are falling short about $4800 and therefore, offering each of you reading this an opportunity to help us out by sponsoring a child for the camp! Based on the number of children expected — 100 — we are suggesting a gift of $48.00 per child.

We will be transporting children daily from the city, providing lunch, crafts, music, sports, and the Gospel. We are continuing to look for qualified translators and other helpers who will donate their time, though we will have to pay their travel, accommodations, and meal costs. Of course, we would love to be able to provide a small monetary gift, but we have not made any promises!Prayerfully consider whether you might sponsor a child or two. Or even give a gift of ANY size to help offset the costs of this camp. From what we’re hearing, this is only the second camp ever in Ukraine to specifically invite HIV+ children.


Checks are tax-deductible and should be made payable to IFI, Inc. (International Faith Initiatives, Inc.) with a note on the memo specifying UMO camp. (Ukraine Medical Outreach) Please send donations to IFI, Inc., 5592 Pinecrest Circle, Noblesville, Indiana 46062.


We will be sure to let you know specifically which child you sponsored. And we hope to post pictures as well. (Though we will NOT be able to identify which children are HIV+ due to privacy laws.)


Thank you, in advance, for your prayers and gifts.In Christ,
Allyson