Today is World AIDS Orphans Day. Over 16 million children worldwide have lost one or both parents to AIDS. I am astounded by that figure. HIV is totally and completely preventable and treatable. It is considered a manageable, chronic illness. Some medical professionals go so far as to say it is more easily managed than chronic illnesses such as Diabetes or other non-infectious blood disorders. People should not be dying of AIDS. Children should not be orphaned because of this disease.
Please consider what you can do today to make a difference in the lives of the world's orphans. If anyone chooses to make a donation to B&H's adoption fund this weekend (via From HIV to Home or Chip-In), we will donate 10% to support the HIV programs within their orphanage. Remember, they 2 of the 16 million.
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Your Marissa is beautiful! Oh my gosh, those eyes hooked me! What a sweetie.
Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. Your words felt comforting to me.
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