meet waiting children
james
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James is a boy who loves to dance. He is very outgoing, social, extroverted. James gets along with adults and kids. James is a happy, spontaneous, and confident child. He is characterized by being a supportive child with his friends and being fun and very funny, in which he usually interacts appropriately with the people around him. He is characterized as a tender and sweet child; he is generally affectionate and expresses his love with hugs and holds the adult's hand to feel safe and guided. James follows instructions and completes the tasks assigned to him. James enjoys playing with peers, especially movement games that lead him to run and compete with others. He also enjoys activities in the open field, visiting the farm, going to the pool, and discovering new places. He wants to be a fireman or a policeman when he grows up.
marianne
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Our team got to meet Marianne on their last trip to Colombia. These are the notes they shared after meeting her: " Marianne is hilarious! She is 12 years old and was very easy to chat with. She is a very smart girl and actually asked someone in our group who looks Italian if they were Italian so she is very aware and detail oriented. She is very confident, kind and funny with a little sass too :) From what we could tell she is healthy and active. She showed signs of adapting well to others especially as she held Andreas hand while we walked to a park a couple of blocks from her orphanage. Her orphange is in a very bad part of Colombia so I doubt she is able to go outside much which is sad. She was fascinated with our cameras so we let her borrow a phone to do a video and she knew exactly how to use the phone and took a ton of selfies. She also loves music and was able to navigate Youtube - she wanted to play Despocito. Everyone from our group was very surprised that she had not been adopted years ago. Unfortunately she has just been lost in the system. She would truly bless a family! We understand that she is eligible for a $15,000 older child adoption grant from Reeces Rainbow. And is also eligible for many other grants that are offered by different organizations.We are all praying that her family can find her before she ages out and is no longer able to join a family. If that happens she will be moved into an adult institution and will more than likely pass away due to lack of love.
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Introducing Calvin, a remarkable child bursting with affection and an exuberant personality that captivates everyone around him. The incredible RODS Heroes team had the pleasure of spending time with Calvin, and his love for dancing and being involved shone through like a beacon.Calvin's larger-than-life personality is simply magnetic. Whether he's twirling on the dance floor or enthusiastically engaging in activities, his energy is contagious. His genuine joy radiates from within, leaving an indelible impression on all those fortunate enough to be in his presence.The RODS Heroes team cherished their time with Calvin, appreciating the opportunity to witness firsthand the boundless enthusiasm he brings to every interaction. His ability to effortlessly connect with others is truly awe-inspiring.In essence, Calvin embodies the spirit of a true superhero – one who fearlessly embraces life and spreads happiness wherever he goes. He reminds us all of the power we possess within ourselves to make a positive impact simply by embracing our authentic selves.
CALVIN
At RODS Heroes, we are currently advocating for 23 children in Armenia that have Down syndrome. Cooper will be advocating for these children in conjunction with RODS Heroes. These children are 6 years old and under.
With our partner agency, Carolina Adoption Services, we will be holding frequent online webinars to answer your questions! Learn more about these special children, international adoption, Armenia, & more.