Since 2019, after a mission trip to Honduras, Daniel and Kirsten Gum have been praying that they might one day be blessed with a child through international adoption. The living conditions and children they met in Honduras broke their hearts and left them wanting to help at least one child escape such a life. They saw children living in dirt floor homes with garbage bags for roofs. They also witnessed a crippled toddler, unable to walk or even crawl, lying on a towel while his mother cut coconuts for a living. They couldn't unsee what they witnessed on that trip and they definitely couldn't go back to their normal abundantly blessed lives in the United States, wondering why God had blessed them so, without a burning desire to help at least one child escape this fate. It was then that they felt called to adopt.
Daniel and Kirsten have been saving money for their adoption since 2021. Through the abundant financial blessings God has given them, they have been able to fund over half of the adoption. But the savings are quickly dwindling and they need more for travel and the last few adoption bills. If you are willing to help Daniel and Kirsten fund their adoption, they would be eternally grateful.
STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Gum 12152”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.
Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.
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<li>In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.</li>
<li>Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.</li>
<li>*3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card</li>
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