Sponsor Lilit Shakhkyan- Mari Izmirlyan Orphanage
Item Number: 417
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Name: Lilit Shakhkyan
Orphanage: Mari Izmirlyan (formerly Hatug Tibi) Orphanage
Gender: Female
DOB: March 6, 2004
Father’s Name/Occupation: Aram Shakhkyan/Unknown
Mother’s Name/Occupation: Shushanik Kavalyan/Unknown
Siblings: None
Family History: Unknown
Health:
Congenital heart disease-ventricular septal defect, aortic
valve insufficiency
Education Level: N/A
Special interests, talents, hobbies, and future aspirations:
Lilit likes to be the focus of attention. She likes to participate in individual trainings, to play with constructive games, play with dolls, and play with bright-colored toys. She does not like to communicate with peers. She can compare objects and find similarities and differences. Mostly she communicates with facial expressions and behavior. Sometimes she is very obstinate. Her future aspirations are to develop social skills, to use voice for communication, and to pronounce sounds.
UPDATE: In 2011, SOAR contributed to the costs of ear surgery for Lilit in which a Baha device was implanted in her ear. In October 2012 we visited Lilit at her new orphanage (Mary Izmirlyan), where we were told that additional surgery is necessary. We are currently awaiting a final medical appointment to confirm what specific additional surgery is required.
Special Instructions
The sponsorship program allows you to personally connect with an orphaned Armenian child or adult.Your entire donation benefits the individual you are sponsoring - no funds support the facilities or SOAR generally, and SOAR assumes the cost of all wiring fees. You will receive a photo and personal profile of the individual you are sponsoring, updates on his/her health, and notes, drawings, or correspondence from him/her, at least twice a year. In the case of young or children with special needs, updates will come from the facility directors. SOAR now offers two sponsorship mechanisms:
Full Sponsorship: For a minimum of $50 a month ($600 annually), your sponsorship will provide items like tuition (or a savings account for future tuition), educational books and supplies, musical tutoring, and medical care. Minimum one year commitments are required. Birthday and/or holiday gifts are always appreciated and can be arranged through SOAR.
Mid-Level Sponsorship: For $25 a month ($300 annually), your sponsorship will provide items like tuition (or a savings account for future tuition), educational books and supplies, musical tutoring, and medical care. Minimum one year commitments are required. Birthday and/or holiday gifts are always appreciated and can be arranged through SOAR.
Special Occasion Package: For $150 annually, the Special Occasion Package provides $50 each for Easter, Christmas, and a birthday gift. SOAR will coordinate all purchases, consistent with the recipient's wishes. We respectfully ask that the $150 be paid up front and in full.
To enroll, please go to: http://soar-us.org/enroll.html.