“We started our sponsorship after a friend "hooked us" by selecting children with the same birthday as ours. As a special present to our 90 year old mother, we sponsored another with her birthday and just recently sponsored a fourth child for a church friend who had just graduated.”

Richard & Linda, Pennington New Jersey

“My husband and I have sponsored children throughout our marriage, but it wasn't until we let our 7 (now 9) year old son choose to sponsor a child that we really made a connection. He chose a girl whose birthday is one month later than his!”

Laura & David, Canton Michigan

“I decided to sponsor a girl and chose one who has not only the same birthday, but the same first name as one of my daughters. I feel that I'm not only helping these children, but I'm teaching my own children about poverty, giving, God's love, and global awareness.”

Elizabeth, North Carolina