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International Children’s Day |
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July 1 was International Children’s Day, a globally
recognized date that in China is marked with
speeches on children’s rights and wellbeing, special
children’s TV programs, parties and various
activities promoting children and families spending
time together.
On this day several members of the Humen Volunteer
Group visited TCH. They brought with them
toys and clothing for the children—and lots of hugs. |
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International Nurses Week |
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This week in June is an opportunity to recognize the
dedication of nurses throughout the world. Nurses and
doctors from Tung Wah Hospital came to TCH to visit
with the children and brought them formula and bibs. |
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Children's Home
Update on Happy |
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| Sweet Kai Xin, “Happy”, has transitioned to the children’s home in Dongguan. We are looking for a loving
foster family to care for Happy who continues to thrive while her hydrocephalous remains stable. |
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Children's Home
New Addition |
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En Yong
Born September 2008 (boy)
Cleft lip and palate and hernia
TCH #2 |
En Bao
Born December 2008 (boy)
Cleft lip and palate
TCH #2 |
Ao Hong
Born October 2007 (girl)
Cleft lip and palate
TCH #2 |
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Ao Huan celebrates her first birthday with
friends from Global Outreach
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Ai Jing celebrates her third birthday |
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Yu Zhu celebrates her first birthday |
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Zhi Yang after cleft lip repair and
adipoma removal surgery |
Ao Huan after cleft lip and palate surgery |
Yang Gui after cleft lip
and palate surgery |
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Ai Ni
FC Father—Dai Yue Wen
FC Mother -Chen Yu Fang
First time foster parents |
Zi Lei
FC Father—Li Guan Shen
FC Mother—Zhang Jing Lan
Second time foster parents |
Xin Qian
FC Father—Li Tian You
FC Mother—Zhong Dong Jiao
Second time foster parents |
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Yang Biao
FC Father—Ou Yang Jing Rong
FC Mother—Jiang Xin Lian
First time foster parents |
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From Massage Table to Casting Table
Seokhway Ahn, CEO of the Sanctuary Day Spa, donated a massage
table that we are now using as a casting table for children
with club feet. |
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Another Visit to TCH
Our friends Katherine Bauermeister and her daughters made
another trip to China and visited the children at TCH. This time
they brought with them bibs, dolls and blankets. They also
brought hats that were hand-knitted for the children by Mrs.
Jorde’s third grade class and doll clothes sewn by Katherine’s
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Colby Drive Bible Chapel Holds Baby Shower for TCH
We first heard about TCH in the spring of 2009 when we found that
the daughter just referred for adoption to us was being cared for
there. Of course, we were curious to learn what we could about
TCH, and were immediately struck by the level of care our little girl
was receiving, and the love that seemed so apparent from the
workers there.
Like any other parents, we couldn’t wait to get to China to meet our
new daughter, but we also couldn’t wait to visit TCH to meet everyone
there and to thank them for everything they had done for our
family. Out of this grew the desire to do something to give |
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| back. The people within our local church, Colby Drive Bible Chapel, tucked away in a suburb of Nova Scotia, Canada, had
been supportive of our adoption and were following our progress since the very beginning. When we shared news
of our coming adoption and told them about TCH, they took action, hosting a baby shower—not just for us or for our
little one, but for all the little boys and girls in need of clothes, blankets...the list goes on, but mostly, because of people
that care about their welfare. The response was wonderful. Even after the event itself we received calls from
people that could not be there for the baby shower, but wanted to contribute something. |
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| The people within our local church, Colby Drive Bible Chapel, tucked away in a suburb of Nova Scotia, Canada, had
been supportive of our adoption and were following our progress since the very beginning. When we shared news
of our coming adoption and told them about TCH, they took action, hosting a baby shower—not just for us or for our
little one, but for all the little boys and girls in need of clothes, blankets...the list goes on, but mostly, because of people
that care about their welfare. The response was wonderful. Even after the event itself we received calls from
people that could not be there for the baby shower, but wanted to contribute something. |
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| —Expectant Parents in Nova Scotia |
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Brazilian Women’s Association
Once again, friends from the Brazilian Women’s Association
have made a difference in the lives of the children at TCH.
Tais (left) and Alane (right) collected and delivered strollers,
toys, clothing and other supplies for the children. |
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Katrina Ouyang is the Director of the two True Children’s Homes in Dongguan. She is responsible for a staff of approximately 35 which includes the medical care coordinator, foster care coordinator, children’s homes supervisor and caregivers. She is truly dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children at True Children’s Home. “True Children’s Home is more than a job to me; it is my life.” |
| In addition to over-seeing the staff and the daily care of the child-ren, both in home care and in foster care, Katrina is |
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| the staff “photographer.” She documents milestones in the children’s lives such as birthdaysand hospital visits, walks in the park and daily activities. TCH volunteers
compile the photos into photo albums for the children. Katrina notes, “It is amazing to see how each child has changed. After each adoption I always reflect on the child and their time at True Children’s Home.” |
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| Katrina also speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese which enables her to communicate with foreign visitors, staff, foster families and Chinese visitors. Katrina’s commitment and tireless dedication is one of the major reasons why True Children’s Home has been so successful. Thank you Katrina for making a difference in the lives of children. You are a True Hero! |
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Hong Men and his family from the U.S. |
Xin Cong and his family from Sweden |
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Xin Che and her family from the U.S. |
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Xin En and her family from Canada |
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Hi,
We are doing very well. YouYou is growing so much and she is full of energy. She loves to run, balance on things, swing and hang from monkey bars. If you didn’t know her history you would never guess that she has a serious heart condition. It’s just amazing how much more energetic she is since her surgery. |
| And do you remember the labored breathing? We have not heard that ONE SINGLE TIME since we’ve been home from the hospital. We have |
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| another heart cath scheduled for June so that the doctors can see how significant the small holes are that are around the patch that they put in to close the large VSD. We are praying that she will not need any more surgeries for a while but they are trying to be very conservative and protect her lungs from any further damage so they may suggest another surgery sooner rather than later. Please tell everyone that YouYou is doing very well and we love her so very much. She is such a joy and has the sweetest personality. |
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| Sincerely, |
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| YouYou and Family |
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Dear TCH Family,
We just wanted to share with you a little update on our son Jack (Ai Kun). He’s been home nearly
a year, yet we can’t remember life without his bright smile and easy laugh. He’s grown, progressed
and transitioned in such an amazing way. He and his sister Claire bring so much joy into
our family with their constant questions, hilarious play and snuggles. Thank you for making a
difference for our son and so many other children who need it so badly, as they wait for their
families. TCH has touched our family in so many ways with your incredible care and it shows so
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All the best from our “True”ly happy family! |
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| http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apatchina |
| Adoptive Parents of Alumni of True Children’s Home-China, an online group exclusive to families who have adopted, or
have a referral for, a child who spent time at TCH. We hope to grow into a positive, supportive community that will foster
relationships with the families of TCH’s “brothers and sisters,” while discussing travel, continuing medical care at home
and general China adoption topics. We would also like to find ways to help TCH with fundraising. If you have a picture
of your child on a “boppy pillow”, your child might be a TCH alumni! |
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| http://www.claramilldesigns.com |
| Order hand-painted necklaces, teardrop or round style, to benefit the children of True Children’s Home. |
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| http://madebynikki.blogspot.com/ |
| Blogs for a cause selected TCH as their February 2009 charity. |
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| http://www.blanketsforbabies.net |
| Providing the gift of blankets to children throughout the world. |
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| Children who received care—103 |
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| Surgeries performed—114 |
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| Children transitioned to foster care—63 |
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| Children adopted—49* |
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| *Children have been adopted into families in China, Holland, Spain and the U.S. |
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True Children’s Home relies on donations from individuals, organizations and corporations. One hundred
percent of donated funds goes into one of our four programs: children’s home, medical care, foster care or
community outreach. Donations to TCH are completely tax deductible. All administrative expenses are underwritten
by Alan and Twila True. |
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If you would like more information on how you can help, contact us at info@truechildrenshome.org or visit our
website at www.truechildrenshome.org. |
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Working together we can make a difference in the lives of children…
one child at a time! |
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