Gunars

This is Gunars!

He needs your help!!

He's five years old and was abandoned at birth when his parents learned he was HIV+. A year and a half ago he arrived at his current orphanage. When he arrived he talked very little and wasn't able to feed himself or use the toilet because none of his previous caregivers had bothered to teach him. Since then, he's made great strides and is now potty trained and can feed and dress himself! He is described as funny, talkative, happy and polite.

His HIV is being managed with meds and he is considered "healthy" at this time.

Let's face it, HIV comes with a certain stigma and people fear what they do not understand and HIV and AIDS is grossly misunderstood! Gunar's was born with HIV, he did nothing to contract it, can do nothing to get rid of it and now his hopes and his dreams lie with people like you and me.

Would you take a moment to educate yourself on the facts. I love Project Hopeful which exists to educate, encourage and enable families and individuals to advocate for and adopt children with HIV/AIDS. Here are some facts about HIV taken from their website:

• HIV has never been transmitted through normal family living condition. It cannot be transmitted through casual contact.
• HIV is not found in sweat, urine, feces, tears, saliva or snot. It is found in blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breastmilk.
• Today, HIV is considered a chronic but managable disease much like Type II Diabetes (though diabetes cannot be transmitted).
• Children who are HIV+ and receieve medical treatment are expected to live a normal lifespan.
• Social stigma is perhaps the greatest challenge an HIV+ individual will face.

This Christmas Gunars has the opportunity to be hosted through New Horizons for Children! It costs $2,950 to host him and he's already got a $430 scholarship donated by a generous family that really wants to see him hosted. Would you consider donating to New Horizons in the form of a scholarship for this special little boy??You donate to Gunars' scholarship fund via PayPal by clicking the donate button on our website. Please be sure and make a note that it's for Gunars L177 and the funds will go directly towards his scholarship!! If you'd prefer, you can mail a check directly to our office, please include his name and number along with your check. You can mail your check to:

New Horizons for Children

3950 Cobb Pkwy

Suite 708

Acworth, GA 30101

 

Won't you please help this special little boy??? If you can't donate, consider sharing this post with your friends and family.

 

If you're family is interested in hosting Gunars this Christmas please feel free to email me at: smaljian@newhorizonsforchildren.org!

Update: Gunars has a host family!!