Only 15 days left...

to get your Angel Tree ornament from Reece's Rainbow.  Donations of $35 or more to the Celine by midnight on December 20th will receive an ornament for your tree.  Celine's smiling face has a prime spot on our tree this year, and I know she would look beautiful on your tree too!

Thank you all who have donated to Celine's adoption fund so far, but she still needs more help from us.  And she needs help NOW.  She turned 5 in October, and she is on borrowed time.  At any time she could be transferred to an institution.  While living in an orphanage is not ideal, it is much, much better than the institution.  The only way to guarantee that she doesn't end up in an institution is to find her a family. 

Russia is one of the more expensive countries to adopt from, and the $33,000 price tag is a huge challenge for most families.  And while it may not seem like much, EVERY SINGLE donation helps.  Whether it's $1 or $5 or maybe more, it adds up.  So, this Christmas season, as we are busy shopping and buying gifts, I'm asking you to stop and think about a little girl who doesn't have a family.  If you aren't able to donate the $35 for an ornament, please give just $5.  This is a cup of coffee at Starbucks, and I while none of us will miss $5, it could help make the difference between life and death for Celine.

There are many ways to donate to Celine.  You can visit her on the Angel Tree, on her profile page, or you can donate via the Chip In. ----->  All of these ways to donate are 100% tax deductible.  If you'd rather not donate electronically, you can always mail a check to Reece's Rainbow at Reece's Rainbow, PO Box 4024, Gaithersburg, MD 20885.  If you mail a check there won't be any fees deducted from it as there are when you donate by Paypal. 

Please, just $5!

Reece's Rainbow: Meet Celine

Today is the launch of Reece's Rainbow Angel Tree and the Christmas Warriors.  The Angel Tree is the biggest fundraiser of the year, and the goal is to increase each of the waiting children's grants by $1,000.  If you donate $35 or more, you will receive a photo ornament of your chosen child (or many chosen children!).  $5 of your donation covers the cost of the ornament, and the rest goes directly to the child's grant.  These ornaments are a great gift, and a wonderful way to teach children about other people that have less than they do.

I'm so excited to introduce you all to Celine.  Celine just turned 5 in October, and is at very high risk for transfer to a mental institution soon.  It will be much harder, or maybe impossible, to adopt her once she is transferred, so she needs a family soon!  While a donation of $35 or more will get you an ornament, ANY amount is greatly appreciated.

From Reece's Rainbow:  She is a pretty little girl who is blessed to still be at the baby house. She is facing transfer soon. Celine has blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She is quite self-sufficient and independent physically. She very much enjoys the attention of adults, and likes to read books and engage.  Celine will do very well in a family setting. Lots more photos available, along with FULL MEDICAL RECORDS. Married couples only at this time.

If you are able to help fund Celine's adoption, there are a couple of ways to do this.  First, if you want an ornament, go through the Angel Tree Sponsorship page.  Celine is about 9 rows from the bottom, so it will be quicker to go all the way down and then scroll back up.  She is the second one in from the right.  Look for her bright pink shirt and beautiful smile!  There is also a chipin available in the right sidebar if you would like to donate less than the $35 on the Angel Tree page.  Any amount truly does help, and all donations are 100% tax deductible.

Whether you are able to donate or not, please take just a moment and pray for Celine and her forever family, where ever they may be.