Our Adoption Journey

Patricia Freeman Charlotte, North Carolina

ALL DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED 1:1 by Lifesong for Orphans. 

Our family was blessed to adopt our daughter, Johanna, from Ethiopia in 2009 when she was 6 months old. Johanna has grown into a beautiful young woman with a passion for animals and art. In her teens, she began to struggle with Reactive Attachment Disorder, which has had a significant impact on both her mental health and our family. Thankfully, Johanna is currently receiving the specialized care she needs, and we are committed to supporting her journey. As a family, we are raising funds to help cover the cost of her ongoing treatments, which are not covered by insurance.” We are deeply grateful to Lifesong for Orphans for matching each donation made to support Johanna’s healing and future. 


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 Marcus and Patricia Freeman Household 90532, 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 adoptive family’s expenses.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card
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Raised to date by 10 people
 of  $10,000
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My Story

ALL DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED 1:1 by Lifesong for Orphans. 

Our family was blessed to adopt our daughter, Johanna, from Ethiopia in 2009 when she was 6 months old. Johanna has grown into a beautiful young woman with a passion for animals and art. In her teens, she began to struggle with Reactive Attachment Disorder, which has had a significant impact on both her mental health and our family. Thankfully, Johanna is currently receiving the specialized care she needs, and we are committed to supporting her journey. As a family, we are raising funds to help cover the cost of her ongoing treatments, which are not covered by insurance.” We are deeply grateful to Lifesong for Orphans for matching each donation made to support Johanna’s healing and future. 


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 Marcus and Patricia Freeman Household 90532, 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 adoptive family’s expenses.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card
Read more

Comments

$875

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Apr 20, 2025

“Much love and purpose for you xo”

$605

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Mar 28, 2025

“No”

$5,000

Michele

Feb 26, 2025

“Best way to support our adoptees”

$300

Janice

Feb 24, 2025

“We are happy support you Johanna”

$220

mindy

Feb 2, 2025

$292

D.

Jan 26, 2025

“God bless”

$108

Jen

Jan 26, 2025

“Thrive, Jo - sending love from Cinci, in a multiple of $18 (means "life")”

$600

Jennifer

Jan 26, 2025

$1,500

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Jan 22, 2025

$500

Michele

Jan 20, 2025

“To successful treatment for Johanna!”