Sponsor Mher Stepanyan- Kharberd Orphanage
Item Number: 425
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Name: Mher Stepanyan
Orphanage: Kharberd
Gender: Male
DOB: August 18, 1996
FAMILY HISTORY: Mher was born in Minden city. Because of his health problems, the family removed him to Gyumri’s Children Home in 1998. In 2002, he was removed to Kharberd’s Specialized Children Home, and since that time he hasn’t been visited by his parents and relatives.
HEALTH: Central nervous systems organic disorder, cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia, contractures, severe mental retardation, physical insufficient , partial sensor-motor alalia, dizartria.
SPECIAL INTERESTS, TALENTS, HOBBIES, AND FUTURE ASPIRATIONS: Mher can speak, but he has speech problems, so he has lessons with speech therapist. The psychologist works with him to make him self-sufficient and to develop his concentration and other remembrance functions. Mher is communicative and likes to listen to music. He also dances and sings. He is very emotional and always wants to be the center of attention.
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.