The Castos are Adopting!

Casto
Casto Colorado Springs, Colorado

We have some big news! We are so excited to be able to grow our family through the gift of adoption. Our journey to parenthood has not been easy, but we know that bringing a beautiful life into our home will have made it all worth it.

We would love for you to consider helping us bring home a baby by contributing to our crowdfunding. After having a disrupted adoption in April, we are asking people to consider helping us fundraise toward matching with another expectant mother. We cannot thank you enough for your consideration, and most of all, prayers, as we continue on this journey to parenthood. If you can’t contribute financially, but would like to contribute spiritually, please consider praying a novena to Saints Anne & Joachim for our intentions: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/saints-joachim-and-anne-novena

Much love to you all, and thank you for your support!

Love, Lauren & Michael


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 “Casto 11112”, 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.

  • 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 42 people
 of  $20,000
11 days left

My Story

We have some big news! We are so excited to be able to grow our family through the gift of adoption. Our journey to parenthood has not been easy, but we know that bringing a beautiful life into our home will have made it all worth it.

We would love for you to consider helping us bring home a baby by contributing to our crowdfunding. After having a disrupted adoption in April, we are asking people to consider helping us fundraise toward matching with another expectant mother. We cannot thank you enough for your consideration, and most of all, prayers, as we continue on this journey to parenthood. If you can’t contribute financially, but would like to contribute spiritually, please consider praying a novena to Saints Anne & Joachim for our intentions: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/saints-joachim-and-anne-novena

Much love to you all, and thank you for your support!

Love, Lauren & Michael


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 “Casto 11112”, 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.

  • 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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Match received!

August 22, 2024

Thank you to everyone who has contributed toward our adoption fund. We are grateful to have received the $2,500 matching grant, which will help us immensely with a future match. Thank you too all those who continue to keep us in prayer.

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Matching grant!

July 22, 2024

Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. We are so fortunate to have been awarded a $2,500 matching grant through Lifesong to help us reach our goal. We appreciate all of the prayers and support! 

If you haven’t started already, St. Anne’s novena is happening until her feast on July 26. Please join in https://www.praymorenovenas.com/saints-joachim-and-anne-novena

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Comments

$50

Lori

Sep 24, 2024

“John, Harper, Hudson, and I send our love! We wish you all the best in this beautiful journey.”

$100

Meghan

Sep 21, 2024

“I wish you the best of luck on this difficult and heartwarming journey. You will make great parents”

$100

Robert and Angeles

Sep 14, 2024

$50

Dot

Sep 4, 2024

“It’s not much, but we’d love to support in any way we can. Praying for you and your family and cliche, and you must hate hearing this but God MUST have a plan, especially when we feel hopeless or full of doubt , we must believe or else we have nothing. I’m sorry i didn’t get to spend much time with you or Michael. We are hopeful for you both”

$100

Kelly

Aug 28, 2024

$300

Kelsey

Aug 22, 2024

$20

Hidden

Aug 22, 2024

$20

Amanda

Aug 22, 2024

$200

Brenda

Aug 22, 2024

“All the best on your journey of love to adopt!”

$50

Melissa

Aug 7, 2024

“Sending you both so much love The child that God has set apart for you is going to have the best parents ever! Xoxo”

$100

Maryse

Aug 1, 2024

“Love you both. God is in control. We are praying.”

$201

Hidden

Jul 28, 2024

“Praying for the intercession of Sts. Joachim and Anne.”

$200

Hidden

Jul 26, 2024

“Praying for your family!!”

$250

Hidden

Jul 24, 2024

$25

Jordan

Jul 24, 2024

$100

Louise

Jul 23, 2024

“God Bless you both - praying for you !”

$100

Laurie

Jul 22, 2024

“Saying many prayers for you both.”

$100

Judy & Cory

Jul 22, 2024

“You’re going to be the best parents. Many prayers!!”

$20

Selah

Jul 22, 2024

“<3”

$100

Hidden

Jul 22, 2024

“Love you guys <3”

$50

Ellie and Susan

Jul 22, 2024

“Love you both, can't wait for you to be parents! Love, my mom and me :)”

$15

Scott

Jul 22, 2024

“Congrats!!”

$100

Marissa

Jul 19, 2024

“Love you both!”

$50

Melia

Jul 19, 2024

“Best wishes!”

$25

Kristine

Jul 18, 2024

“Best wishes!”

$100

Audrey

Jul 18, 2024

$25

Mary

Jul 17, 2024

“Good luck!!!!!!!!”

$50

Marina

Jul 17, 2024

$50

Annemarie

Jul 17, 2024

“You are a wonderful couple! You will be amazing parents!! Best wishes and prayers!”

$50

Lizzie

Jul 17, 2024

$50

Ali

Jul 17, 2024

“Miles and I are so excited for you both in this journey! You are going to be absolutely wonderful parents and any child would be so lucky to call you mom and dad!”

$100

Amy

Jul 16, 2024

“Sending love and light to you. We became parents through an open adoption. Best thing to ever happen to me. Nolan Ross Muxworthy 12/25/2007”

$100

Madelyn

Jul 16, 2024

“Sending you all the love and hope for this next adventure!!”

$20

Hidden

Jul 16, 2024

“what wonderful parents you’ll be :)”

$50

Hidden

Jul 16, 2024

“Best wishes on your journey to parenthood!”

$100

Joe and Sarah

Jul 16, 2024

$100

MJ

Jul 16, 2024

“Will add you and your adoption to my daily prayers - love you Lauren”

$15

Hidden

Jul 16, 2024

“Praying for you and your journey - may it be filled with peace!”

$100

Hidden

Jul 16, 2024

“Congratulations to you two for being here in your journey! It will happen when the timing is perfect :)”

$100

Hidden

Jul 16, 2024

“My prayers continue for you! Sending lots of love and positive vibes as well”

$100

Hidden

Jul 16, 2024

$100

Gann

Jul 16, 2024