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Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome...
Girl, born March 2003
Moderate mental delays; Microcephaly; Acquired deformity of chest and rib; Scoliosis
Hunter, Forest and Ridge
Brothers – they need to be adopted together! They are said to be "very good boys"!
Hunter, The oldest, was born in March 2004
Hyperkinetic disorders/Hyperkinetic conduct disorder; Nonorganic sleep disorder/Emotional sleep disorder; Benign intracranial hypertension; Other specified diseases of gallbladder; Flat foot
Hunter likes to eat a lot. He and his brother
Forest have a lot of energy. He really likes to do arts and crafts and play games. Most of the time he has a very sweet disposition. He is very keen to interact with adults. That being said if an adult is too rough with him things will start to escalate. If an adult tries to swat at him or restrain him in someway he may attempt to bite. Hunter can speak pretty well but he can't always communicate what's going on with his emotions. Hunter responds best to strong male figures. An attentive dad is key to a positive adoption for him. He is in grade 4 here but he can't read, write, do math, or anything like that right now. He is schooled by himself and school mostly consists of arts and crafts. He is not unintelligent but very delayed. He likes soccer. He would be great in an attentive family where he and his brothers will get much attention and where they will be by far the youngest children. I would adopt him myself if I could be as focused on him and his brothers as he needs a dad and mom to be and if we had the space for them along with our current 3. He enjoys picking fruit and cleaning in the orphanage. He is never been far from the orphanage and he is interested in coming to America. He has communicated that he really wants to come to America and really wants a papa.
Forest, the middle boy, was born in Aug 2006
Mild mental delays; speech disorder
Forest likes to eat a lot. He does school the same way his brother Hunter does. He is considered to be in the second grade. Very sweet but also very active. Like his older brother, he needs to need a lot of attention to keep him from unintended harm. He likes to be outside. He has minor institutional self harming tendencies like scratching himself to leave marks. He does not do that a lot though. Forest loves to give hugs and kisses and hold hands with the adults.
Ridge, the youngest brother was born in Aug 2008
Stenosis of pulmonary artery; currently he does not require surgery. Tuberculin skin test – positive?
Ridge likes to clean. He was mopping the floor with an adult sized mop as I wrote this. He is a very small but sweet boy. He's a very peaceful and charming child. He is not in school yet but he seems to be the most intellectual of his brothers. He will likely do better in school then his brothers when he gets the chance. He is so cute it is hard to imagine him spending another day without a family. When the boys orphanage shuts down Ridge will be separated from his brothers for several months because he is not old enough to go with his older brothers. I expect this will be a very traumatic time for him, so if a family could come for him as soon as possible that would be best. No family should hesitate to adopt these children as long as they are available to give the time and attention that these children deserve. If that is done the children will flourish.
Girl, born Dec 2008
Hydrocephalus, Severe mental delays
She is a very sweet and kind girl and extremely needs a family. She will be 5 this December, so any new family may commit to her and start preparing a dossier.
She has siblings, but none are available for adoption; 2 older sisters live with birth mother and 1 younger sister has been adopted.
From a family who met her in summer 2013:
She was in my kids' groupa. She is the sweetest little thing and needs out of there ASAP!!! She has the most noble quiet nature about her. She is mentally delayed but has so much potential. She was one of the least favored children in the orphanage and she is desperate for love. On one occasion she wandered over to the play shelter where we were playing and was trying to eat our daughter's cookie. We didn't have any extra (we brought treats for the groupa every three days or so) so my husband just picked her up to distract her and as soon as he did, she threw her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder just soaking in the attention. I can't bear the thought of her being transferred! She already has it bad enough.
Boy, born September 2011
Cerebral palsy, retinopathy, premature, severe myopia.
He cannot sit or stand.
Boy, born February 2003
Congenital malformation of entodermal canal, anus atresia (colostomy in 2003)
Rhyder is a very nice boy! He has had several operations, and currently wears diapers. He has "Absolutely normal mental development."
Boy, born June 2004
Silas #4-12
This 7-year-old boy has congenital deformity of the lower limbs (club left foot – after surgical correction; flat feet; wears orthopedic shoes); moderate mental delay; congenital internal hydrocephalus (slight, not progressive, no surgical treatment is necessary); some disturbances in behavior.
He doesn't often get ill. He vocalizes and follows simple commands. As a result of the extra attention he has been getting in the last several months, he has demonstrated a good rate of compensating his delays and there has been a slight increase in the intensity of his psychological activity – he wants to go out, he demonstrates how much he enjoys going for a walk, he waits and gets annoyed when he is not taken outside at the regular time. He plays with toys. He helps the orphanage staff. He loves physical contact and initiates physical closeness with familiar adults. He likes getting individual attention.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born May 2006
Congenital cerebral hernia, hydrocephalus, flail legs, slight mental delay, equinovarus, adenoid vegetations of I stage, paralytic strabismus, slight astigmatism, anemia, TB-infection, congenital heart disease (open oval window), diffuse goiter of I stage
This lovely boy has a long list of diagnoses, but SO much potential for growth in a loving family!
Trever #4-08
This almost 8-year-old boy has moderate mental delay, cystic hydrocele and convergent concomitant strabismus.
He has built self-service skills (eats, dresses and undresses independently, potty-trained). He has marked progress in his speech development and tries to use more words and connect them in sentences. He interacts with children, albeit he prefers the company of adults.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born May 2009
hydrocephaly, epysyndrom, spastic tetraparesis, congenital defect of brain development
Wylie has a handsome boy who is facing transfer soon.
From a family who met him in 2014:
Wylie is a sweet boy, and obviously loved by the nannies. They often stooped down to talk to him, and walked hand in hand with him. He walked constantly, clapping his hands and smiling. He exhibited what I would describe as autistic tendencies. I don't recall ever hearing him speak. One day he wondered out of his groupa (apparently the door wasn't latched) into the common area we were visiting out son in. My husband took his hand and led him back. He has a special place in our hearts and we pray someone will see him and choose him. I would be glad to talk to anyone interested. He is precious. He's at a great baby house, that is very pro-adoption, and in a faster region than most.
*** This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure to better prepare our potential adoptive families. Families considering this child should research and be prepared for the challenges that can come with this condition. You can learn more about FAS here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_syndrome and post to our Facebook group to ask other adoptive parents about the challenges and blessings of children with FAS. ***
Yvette #413
Girl, born January 2009
infantile cerebral palsy, symptomatic epilepsy, nystagmus, delayed physical and neuropsychological development. She takes a medication so as to prevent the seizures. She has daily rehabilitation, remedial massages and gymnastics.
In the last 4-5 months Yvette has started performing active movements with the hands – she reaches for and grabs a toy that has been handed to her. She turns from her back to one side. She loves it when someone talks to her and caresses her and she then produces joyful sounds. She maintains stable eye contact. She pronounces several one-syllable words.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, born Sept 2008
microcephaly with internal hydrocephalus, hyperkinetic behavioral disorder (ADHD), mental delays
*** This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure to better prepare our potential adoptive families. Families considering this child should research the challenges that can come with this condition. You can learn more about FAS here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_syndrome and post to our Facebook group to ask other adoptive parents about the challenges and blessings of children with FAS. ***
Carolina is such a beautiful girl; beautiful brown hair with olive skin. She has cerebral palsy, and does wear AFO's on both feet.
From her medical records: Cerebral palsy, convergent squint, mental delay. She can walk by supporter or holding one hand. She says separate words, understands simple speech, is affectionate and friendly. Physical therapy and a loving family will bring MIRACLES for this little girl!
Carolina was transferred in 2011 to a boarding school (not an institution).
UPDATE August 2013:
Girl, born Jan 2009
Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, partical optic atrophy , cross-eye, mental delay
What a pretty smile Lucie has! She could do so well with a family.
Girl, born Nov 2009
Epilepsy, left cross-eye
*** This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure to better prepare our potential adoptive families. Families considering this child should research the challenges that can come with this condition. You can learn more about FAS here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_syndrome and post to our Facebook group to ask other adoptive parents about the challenges and blessings of children with FAS. ***
Boy, born 2004
From a volunteer who visited with him in July 2014: " Nash is still this very small boy. He has the size of a pre schooler. He is really cute though. He loves to have a man around. He showed my boyfriend all around the place. He loves to blow little wind mills and play games together. He doesn't really speak the language they speak in his country, but he does make all kinds of 'words'. He actually tries to make you understand and every now and then there will be an actual word in it, which makes it easier to understand what he says. He is potty trained and he understands language and knows quite well how to read the body language of the nurses. He's a big help for the nurses, he carries toys inside and pushes wheelchairs. We suspect that he has some kind of visual impairment. He had the glasses of my boyfriend on for a moment and he seemed to be able to see much more, but I'm no eye doctor, so I can't say for sure. All I can say is that this boy desperately needs out. He is quite healthy and he needs a family where he can blossom. He is an amazing boy and I have tons of pictures and a couple videos of him, where he shows his own goofy self. So please don't let this boy wait any longer. Many of his friends from the orphanage have been adopted, but he is still listed. I want him out there! I want someone to see his potential and love him all the way home!
From a family who met him in Dec 2013: He seemed to be rocking more persistently. I noticed when music was being played or when we would actively engage him play he would rock nervously. However, he is a wonderfully sweet spirited child and is eager to please. He would always great us with a formal, "hello" and then lead us to take a seat. He never missed an opprotunity to rush out of the groupa and jump in our laps or include himself in whatever game we were playing with our boys. He so desperately wants to be loved. He called me, "Mama" and it broke my heart…how I wish I could have taken this precious boy as well. There were many days that we noticed him strapped to a chair or straight jacketed; I am not sure why because I never saw any self injurious behavior from him. He is very impulsive and easily excited but his joy simply radiates a room. He desperately deserves to be loved, valued and wanted….he only aims to please. The first thought that came to mind upon meeting him was, "He does NOT belong here"….he is so smart…though his speech is often slurred; but only slightly. He seems to be minorly effected by his hydrocephaly and gets along very well. His poor little hands do shake though; probably as a result of the pressure on his brain. I am unsure if he has been shunted or not; I felt around his head one day and did not feel the bump that would indicate he has. If he has not been shunted then that makes his case even more urgent. He desperately needs out! This boy has ALL the potential in the world…he just needs the right parents to break him free! I also have a video with him in it, if a family is interested.
From someone who met Nash in 2012: Nash is a wonderful little boy. He is always quick to excitedly greet visitors with happy squeals and a formal hello, and is quite insistent visitors take a seat in the chair he brings over to them He is very helpful and obedient, and will sometimes bring toys over to the smaller kids in his group who cannot get toys for themselves. He is very talkative, but a lot of what he says is sort of like "Nash"-ese. He has no problem getting his point across, however, if it is important to him that you understand him! He likes to play with just about any toy; balls, legos, cars, light up toys, you name it he will play with it. He enjoys being silly and laughing, and especially thrives with one on one attention. He is generally a happy little guy, but does not like messes or rule breaking, and is not afraid to tell the other children "No" or try to right their wrongs if they are misbehaving. He very much aims to please! I feel Nash would adjust easily to and thrive in a family!
Boy, born Sept 2007
Cerebral palsy, double spastic hemiplegia, partial atrophy of disks of vision nerves, crossed eyes
Girl, Born April 2006
Cerebral palsy / TBI
Eugene is really a GIRL! After all this time, we have learned he is a SHE.
Dark brown hair and blue-green eyes. She has severe CP, but has recently started walking!
Jewell is the victim of parental physical abuse, and suffers from post-traumatic brain injury, which has further complicated her delays and struggles.
She does have a sister with mild delays whom she can be adopted with or by herself.
Girl, born July 2008
Trudie #416
Girl, 8-years-old
cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, hypotrophy, severe aphasia, severe mental delay
She responds positively to stimulation and contact. This girl has a good emotional tone. She is sociable and calm. She can reaches for, holds and manipulates with toys.
She cooperates with her caregivers.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Erickson #415
Boy, 8 years old
severe mental delays, agenesis of the left kidney
Erickson has a stable health condition and hasn't been ill in the last year. He has significantly delayed neuropsychological development. He walks independently. He has good prehensile skills and responds to being called by name. He takes notice of his surroundings and makes attempts to interact and communicate with other children. A positive trend in his development has been observed over time.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Keith #419
Boy, born June 2009
Hydrocephalus, epilepsy, atrophy of the left cerebral hemisphere, eye issues and blindness, and delayed psychomotor development
Keith stands up in his bed and makes steps sideways and he crawls. He takes a toy on his own initiative, transfers it from one hand into the other. He smiles when someone talks to him, laughs aloud when jested and produces syllables.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Mona #28-1
Age: 8
Diagnosis: developmental delays
Mona is physically healthy. She has delays in her development. At the time of her last report, she was talking, walking, feeding herself and had recently started attending school. She has been assigned a 1:1 caregiver to work with her several days a week and she has been demonstrating continuous progress since that began.
Additional photos and videos are available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, born January 2001
mental delays, spastic tetraparesis, convulsive disorder
Sweet Denzel! He is tube fed through his nose, and often swaddled to prevent him from removing the tube. He 'lights up' and smiles widely when presented with musical toys — a greatly welcome distraction from his days spent staring at the ceiling. There is so much a family could provide for him!
Boy, born August 1999
HIV, mental delays, nonverbal, possible autism
From a missionary who met him in 2013:
Garion is a very active boy. He is one of the few children in the institution who seeks out ways to occupy his time. He loves to be outside and is often found climbing trees or playing in the dirt pile. He likes to carry a bucket around and fill it with the odds and ends he finds. He needs more stimulation then he gets in the institution. Garion does not talk, but he smiles at anyone who smiles and waves at him. He responds to his name. He is wary of strangers, but I was able to gain his trust. He does not like to be touched but eventually allowed me to kiss his hand.
One evening I spent an hour with him, throwing back and forth a ball made out of a pair of rolled-up tights. I would recommend Garion for a family that does not have young children. I really loved this boy and felt like he needed someone to work with him to bring him out of his shell.
Physically Garion seems fine. He is the right size and build for a kid his age. He is not small or too thin or anything.
I really, really loved this boy. Emotions pass over his face so plainly, and he looks scared a lot of the time. I think that the world doesn't make much sense to Garion. I had to work really hard to gain his trust, but I see so much potential in him.
Girl, born August 2007
CP dystonic-dyskinetic type, rough delay of static and locomotor activity, mental delay, umbilical hernia, congenital cataract, crossed eyes
Sweet Chantelle has a list of diagnoses, but her main need is a loving family! A family could help her reach her potential and save her from a life in a crib.
From a family who met her in fall 2013:
Chantelle is mostly kept in a laying room although I did seen her out in the main groupa room laying down in a gated play area. I believe she can roll around. I saw her holding things in her hands as well. She has a calm, sweet spirit and I had her smiling in the first minute of seeing her. I touched her precious little face and told her I loved her and she smiled. The other kids seem to love her and they liked going into the laying room to take pictures of her with me. Chantelle so needs a family now! She won't be kept at the baby house much longer. She is soooo beautiful, the pictures really don't do her justice.
Girl, Born July 2, 2007
From her medical records: minimal brain dysfunction, delay of psychological and speech development (may have slight mental delay), patent foramen ovale, crossed eyes.
Gina (Missy)
Girl, born September 2008
Cerebral palsy
Gina has a sunshiney smile!
From a family who met her in August 2013:
Precious Gina is so willowy and gentle. She is being loved and cared for in her baby house. She is soon to be transferred, though. Her groupa goes outside twice daily on nice days and she sits in a stroller staring at the leaves and feeling the breeze. When touched and cuddled, she moves her head toward you. Her skin is soft, and her hands are so gentle. She blinks with delicate eyelashes and seems to be trying to clear the fog to see you. I got to see her several times and each time her face lit up with a smile and she moved her chest side to side rhythmically to acknowledge her joy at being noticed. She is so full of life, and needs more therapy to help her reach her full potential. Gina deserves so much more than what she has been given. If only her mom and dad could look into her eyes and see how much life is behind them. She is a treasure, and is in desperate need of a family as she approaches the age of transfer. The institution she is headed for will not offer her anywhere near what she has now. Please see Gina before she is lost forever.
Gina received massage therapy regularly, is in diapers, and could use some dental care. She is very thin, but is being offered excellent nutrition. She is in a region that we felt comfortable having just mom stay for much of the travel. More pictures and a video available.
From a family who met her in early 2014:
I did get to see her several times while the door was open to the groupa's play room. She is so very skinny now. When she was left in her crib she was usually crying and trying to roll over. One day there was a sweet nanny holding her and singing to her. She had the biggest beautiful smile and was loving being rocked and sung to! Her hair looked like it had grown out some. She had really beautiful, sweet curls.
Gina is now available for international adoption as she recently turned 5.
BOY, born November 9, 2006
Nicholas is officially diagnosed with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). His delay is considered significant. He needs a loving family to help him achieve all he can be. He does not appear to have any additional medical complications from his FAS. This picture makes him seem to have vision problems, but I think it's just a bad picture.
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Noah is a sweet boy with light brown hair and big blue eyes. He was born with CP and is significantly cognitively delayed. He is not able to walk at this time, but loves to be held and loves attention and affection. His possibilities are endless!
Boy, Born November 27, 2006
Photo dated Feb 2010. Kenneth is a blonde haired, blue eyed cutie who was born with FAS. Kenneth does have some spasticity on his left side, and will greatly benefit from therapy and a loving family to encourage him! He is diagnosed with hydrocephaly, but this is a result of the FAS. He is not in need of a shunt to correct (the doctors say).
As you can see from this updated picture, Kenneth is doing GREAT! He wants a mama and papa of his own.
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Miss Angelina has spina bifida. She has blonde hair and giant blue eyes!
From her medical records: Congenital dysfunction, myelocele of lumbosacral part of spinal cord (had surgery); internal hydrocephalus (had surgery 2007), flail legs with dysfunction of pelvis/hips, cardiopathy, valgus feet, crossed eyes, TB-infection, delay of physical, psychological and speech development.
From a family who met her in June 2014: "Somebody come get this girl, Angelina. She is such an awesome kid. So happy and smart. She just needs a family and she will thrive. She is 7 and may be in an institution soon. She does not belong there."
A family who met her in 2011 says she's the happiest child, always smiling and laughing.
Dixon #2-3
Boy, Born March 2001
Down syndrome
From his medical records: Elementary thinking processes are observed. He can't speak but pronounces separate sounds and some syllables. He knows his name and reacts when called. He carries out very elementary orders come here, give me your hand, and lie down. He distinguishes praise and reprimand. He is not oriented for a place and time. His attention is unstable, his memory is mechanic. He gives his hand for a greeting. He walks independently and has good general motorics. The fine motorics are limited. In emotional aspect the child is calm and quiet. He rejoices at the attention he is paid but prefers to play alone. He likes to play with toys by turning them from all sides. He looks at his hands with a great deal of interest and entertains himself by making different movements with them. The child is taken care of entirely by the personnel. The child is included in the project Granny and grandchild and learns how to eat independently. A speech therapist works with the child in order to develop his speech skills. The training how to eat on himself continues.
Chad #14-2
Boy, born April 2001
Down syndrome
(was previously listed under a different name)
Chad was born in 2001, he started looking at objects at the age of 6-7 months old; he started reacting to sounds at the age of 4-5 months old; he started sitting independently at the age of 1 year and 8 months and he walks with support since he's been 2 years and 6 months. Chad has Down Syndrome; Delays in the neuro-psychical development; Moderate mental delay.
The child considerably lags behind for his age in his physical development. His motions are uncoordinated. The fine motor skills are not mastered. The child walks independently and climbs up stairs with support. His attention is difficult to attract and to keep. His memory is with limited volume and the memorization is primarily mechanic, with accumulation. The child reacts with increased anxiety and cry to unfamiliar environments. He participates in group activities with the other children and actively contacts them. He cheers up when contacted by an adult and reacts by uttering sounds of cheer and watching the adult in the eyes. Chad is oriented in the space in the different parts of the day. He demonstrates bond, cheer, anxiety, and guilt. He calmly observes the children playing. He would play with them and is happy from their contacts. He carries out elementary instructions: "come", "sit down", "give me your hand". The child doesn't have developed skills for self-help and needs constant support. He can eat independently. He can't dress or undress but cooperates when changed. He reacts to his name. He is oriented in the daily routine
He understands the speech of the others when it is simple. He pronounces single sounds by imitation. He is interactive, seeks contact, and demonstrates selectivity and preferences in his interactions with the other children and the personnel. He has expressive facial mimics that he shows his emotions with. He likes to listen to songs, laughs out loud and claps with his hands. He moves in tune with the music and is very mobile and energetic. He attracts the attention of the adults by pulling them or patting them with his hands because he can't speak. He pronounces separate syllables – "ma", "ba", "da", as well as words with repetitive syllables – "mama", "baba".
Boy, Born November 12, 2002
Down syndrome
Ruslan is a handsome young man who is in desperate need of a family right away. He has strabismus, and is also a CARRIER of Hepatitis B. (www.webmd.com) He is asymptomatic at this time. We are trying to get more details on his Hep B….he is living in the general population of children, so they don't appear to be very concerned about him transmitting it to other children. (Typically, children with blood-born viruses such as Hep B and HIV are isolated in special orphanages and never available to be adopted, so we are thinking that maybe he tested positive at birth and hasn't been retested, or he isn't showing any outwards symptoms).
From a nurse in the infectious disease unit in a pediatric hospital: *** Hepatitis B is something that children in the USA are routinely vaccinated for. If parents have not received the vaccinations, they can easily go to their physician and receive the series. With these vaccinations transmission is extremely minimal as vaccinated parties can have immunity to Hepatitis B. Titers (simple blood test) can also be drawn after taking the vaccines to make sure immunity has been acquired. Hepatitis B is also treatable with medications and people can also just be carriers of the virus. This health condition is labeled chronic, but with proper medical treatment and simple precautions it is very treatable and the risk of transmission is minimal at most. ***
Ruslan has already been transferred out to the institution due to his age, but he can still be adopted!! Please open you heart to little Ruslan….he needs you!
Girl, Born July 27, 2005
Marlowe #18-1
Boy, Born August 2001
Down Syndrome, Inborn cardiac malformation – persisting arterial channel, Lung hypertonia, Severe lagging behind in his development.
Marlowe was born in 2001. At the birth the child was with atresia of the esophagus and tracheoesophageal fistula due to which a surgery was performed on the third day after the birth. There was clinical data for Down Syndrome. Congenital cardiac malformation – persistent arterial canal and pulmonary hypertension. Persistent ductus arteriosus; Eisenmenger Syndrome. Infantile cerebral palsy – spastic quadric paresis, moderately expressed; Hypotrophy; Hypothyroidism; Cryptorchidism; Severe mental delay.
Marlowe walks with the help of an adult and makes several steps on his own. His physical development doesn't correspond to his age. He doesn't speak. Marlowe would hold a toy given to him for a short time; he demonstrates interest in the objects and studies them; he makes eye contact and follows an adult if he is appropriately stimulated. He would look at his reflection in the mirror for a long time and makes attempts to touch it. He is entirely served by an adult. He eats mashed food and is fed by an adult. He is a student in the special education school.
He is calm and doesn't demonstrate aggression or auto-aggression. He clearly expresses when he's happy. The child doesn't speak but he reacts when called by his name. He pronounces some combinations of sounds and irrational syllables. He wouldn't play with peers and prefers the company of adults. The child demonstrates initiative for interaction with adults and children.
Brett #19-1
Boy, Born August 23, 2001
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Severe lagging behind in his development, Alopetio areata
Brett was born premature at home and taken to an open field, where he was abandoned. He was there for 6 hours before being rescued and taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for shock, hypothermia, bug bites all over his body and difficulty breathing. Once released from the hospital, he was placed in an orphanage and later transferred to a mental institution, where he lives today. From a physical standpoint, he suffered several bouts of bronchitis and other sicknesses as a young child. He does have alopecia (hair loss), but does not have any other health problems at this time. Based on one of the video clips, it appears that Brett is able to pop his hip out of socket, as his can turn his leg at an unnatural angle. He can walk and move freely around in his environment.
Brett suffers from many delays as a result of spending over 10 years in an institutionalized setting. He walks, plays with toys, communicates using gestures and interact with adults at will. He is NOT aggressive. The staff cares for all his basic needs and he is not receiving any academic instruction or any noted therapies at this time.
Several photos and videos of Brett from December 2012 are available.
Girl, Born October 2007
Oh Darina, how she has regressed (( We had such a darling photo of her from two years ago, and to see her like this now breaks my heart. She could have come so far and been spared this ;(
Darina struggles with CP. She has compensated internal hydrocephaly as well. She is not able to walk on her own. From her medical records: congenital brain abnormality, atopic-astenic syndrome, delay of mental and motor development, microcephaly, hip dysplasia, congenital isotropy of both eyes, koch valga to the left (foot position)
Darina is facing the institution soon and will remain bedridden for life if she is not adopted
Sealey needs a family….he has severe CP, and is diagnosed with congenital brain malformation; anencephalea (no cerebral cortex). He is not able to walk and needs full care. It wil be so wonderful to see him blossom in a loving family. He is facing the institution very soon.
Kolya #7-2
Boy, Born August 2004
Main diagnosis: Down Syndrome. Asthma with prevailing allergic component. Lagging behind in his neuro-psychical development. Abnormally low weight; full medical records available
BOY, Born August 28, 2004
Samson is also blessed to still be at the baby house. He was born with CP and strugges with epilepsy. He has optic nerve subatrophy, and will do great in a family who has experience with vision impairments! The caregivers say he has a great personality! Samson has so much potential!
Mikale #38-2
Down syndrome
Mikale has been transferred to a mental institution. He attends a specialized school. He interacts well with other children and does not have any behavior issues. He's non-verbal, but he understands what is said to him and follows directions that are given to him. He plays appropriately with toys and enjoys blocks most of all. He feeds himself and assists with setting the table and also with cleaning up the toys. He seeks out adults and other people to interact with. He is physically healthy, with no past or current health concerns.
Additional photos and videos from January 2013 are available for interested families.
Tanner #31-1
Down syndrome, deafness, strabismus
Tanner was transferred to a group home in 2014. He is very small for his age and has delays in all aspects of his development. While he has an official diagnosis of deafness, he does respond to some sounds, so it is thought that he has some degree of hearing loss, but that he is not completely deaf. He does not have any speech, but he does respond to some basic commands and also to hand gestures. It is possible that many of his delays could be compensated for once his hearing issues are addressed.
Tanner attends a school for children with special needs. He doesn't have problems following the rules in class and at school. He is calm and usually smiling. He is the favorite of the children at school. He is not aggressive and doesn't get irritated by the other children. His expressive speech is not developed. He carries out simple commands – "stop", "sit down", "give me", and "take". He knows his place in the classroom – he has a favorite spot in each classroom. He is oriented in the rooms and partially in the school building. He opens and closes the closets. He can lock and unlock the doors of the closets if the key is put in. He tries to put in the key (rarely manages) and is happy if he succeeds. He likes to look at books with pictures. He has a favorite book in each classroom, picks it up and manipulates with it. He observes the other children while they work. He shows interest in pictures of animals. He works with desire in the classes for physical education.
Photos and videos from December 2014 are available through the agency.
Boy, Born August 28, 2004
Matvey is such a cute little boy, with blonde curls! He is cognitively delayed, but does not seem to have any official diagnosis other than that. He has amazing potential!! He was transferred to another region in 2010.
$310.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
This child is in a region that is currently not open to adoptions. We are no longer able to accept new donations for this child. The current grant funds will remain with this child until the unrest is resolved or the children become permanently unavailable for adoption.
Blonde hair and blue eyes. He has been diagnosed with HIV, but is medically healthy. Yuri is already living in the older child internat/boarding school.
Boy, Born April 10, 2003
HELP! I have been transferred to a remote institution, with no hope of finding my family without you!
Jason spends his time either in a crib or in a stroller, sitting outside.
He needs a lot of love and attention … He is a good, sweet child, but he has a lot of self-injuring behaviors. Unfortunately, he is often restrained because he hits himself really hard.
Update Nov 2012: Jason is learning to walk with support!
From a family who visited with him in June 2013: I saw Jason this morning. I got to take him for a walk in the stroller, play with him, feed him (twice!), and get him ready for his nap. He is wonderful. He loved it when I made my hand crawl up his belly and tickle him under the chin. I was rewarded with loud laughing and a huge smile. He liked to have me rub his feet, and whenever I would stop he would stick his little foot up for more. He makes noises but he does not talk. He can walk if he holds both of your hands, but he prefers to crawl as he can go faster. He is the king of the bouncy seat. He sits in it whenever he can, and he shooed away another child who came too close. He is about the size of a four year old and is in a 4/5 shirt. He's heavier than I thought he would be, but I can carry him easily. I'm totally in love.
10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Girl, Born March 5, 2005
Irina is a beautiful girl with dark hair and big dark eyes. She has a cleft palate. She is cognitively delayed, likely as a result of FAS. She is a precious and happy little girl, and will do great in a family. She can be *assertive* at times, but responds very well to individual attention and will really thrive as the "baby".
Irina is a child who keeps to herself. Usually, if she plays with others, she prefers to stay in small groups, but she also can be okay with larger groups of children. She prefers playing with children younger than she is. Irina is a good listener and is a sweet and sensitive child.
From a volunteer who visited with her in July 2014: " Irina has been transferred from a preschool to a facility for children. She is really small for her age, the size of a toddler, and she is being bullied by other children in her group. They hit her and yell at her. They nurses don't protect her. She seems really overwhelmed and tries to flee from it, but when they are all in the playpen there is nowhere to go for her. She needs to be rescued. She needs to get out of there. She was in a better place, but this must be an awful experience for her. She looks much worse than in the pictures. Unfortunately the nurse wouldn't let us take pictures."
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Irina has been transferred to the older child internat now. She is with Juri and Jefferson.
Adam #16-1
Down syndrome, autistic traits
YAY!!!!!! A new photo of Adam!
Adam has lived in a mental institution since shortly after his 4th birthday. Visitors to the institution have described it as very nice and more like a nice hotel than a mental institution. The children are well cared for and have many opportunities to experience things. Yet Adam is still missing the love and attention that comes with having a family of his own.
Adam is 10 years old. He walks and his gross motor skills are well developed. He does not talk at this time but does follow verbal directions. He feeds himself with a spoon but still requires some assistance with dressing. He plays with toys and enjoys music time, but prefers to play alone instead of with the other children. He is not aggressive toward himself nor others and is described as "a calm child". He does the stereotypical rocking back and forth when sitting, which is a common "orphanage behavior". He attends school in the local village. He's in a special education class. He is not interested in most school activities, though he does enjoy music time.
Adam is currently living in a group home. He walks independently and goes up and down stairs, but is very careful and always seeks support before acting. He electively carries out orders and doesn't react to his name. He plays for a short time and doesn't seek contact with the children from the group. He has preferences for certain toys but doesn't use them according to their purpose. He is apt to seclusion and avoids group activities. He is a calm child, reacts to emotional stimuli and differentiates different tones of the voice. During celebrations and musical activities he moves away to play on his own. He requires assistance for tasks such as dressing and toileting.
Photos and videos from December 2014 are available through the agency.
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Girl, Born November, 2005
UPDATE: Wendy has already been transferred
Updates and new photos will not be possible. Would any family take a leap of blind faith to save her? She will remain bedridden the rest of her short life if not.
Wendy is a beautiful girl with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. She was born quite premature (not sure which gestational week, but it is listed as "4th stage"). She has CP and is completely blind, with congenital cataracts in both eyes, optic sub-atrophy, and microcephaly.
From her medical records: Microcephaly, tetraparesis, delayed psychomotor development due to perinatal CNS lesions. Congenital malformations of eye, cataracts, microphthalmia of both eyes.
An experienced adoptive family of institutionalized children is preferred. Married couples only. Older parents and large families welcome.
Girl, Born August 25, 2004
Cerebral Palsy
What a beautiful little girl! Wispy blonde hair and bright blue eyes! Miranda is healthy and developing well out side of her CP. She is an orphanage favorite. Waiting for more info on her ability to walk/speak, etc.
She has two younger siblings, their status is not known.
She was transferred from her baby home, and still waits for her family. She has been listed for SO long!!
Girl, Born September 27, 2006
Marty #6-7
Boy, born June 2002
Down syndrome
Marty is described as a quiet and even-tempered child who has adapted quickly to the routine and daily schedule at the institution. He is able to walk independently. He assists with dressing and undressing himself and is learning to feed himself as well. He goes to the toilet when reminded to do so by the staff. He is not yet speaking but demonstrates understanding and follows basic requests.
He plays with other children and interacts well with adults. He responds to his name and loves attention from the caregivers. He has a special bond with one specific care giver. He loves to play with toys and shows a preference for stuffed animals.
Marty has already been transferred to an institution.
UPDATE March 2014:
He is a calm and quiet boy; good general condition; walks independently; eats, dresses/undresses and puts his shoes on independently; a 5th-grade student at an auxiliary school; vocalizes; understands what he is told; scribbles; establishes contact with other children and staff members; loves getting attention and being caressed; follows simple instructions; has formed a relationship of emotional attachment with one of the staff members; loves listening to music.
Sergey needs a loving family who can help him achieve his full potential. He is destined to be bedridden for his very short life if he is not adopted. he is able to sit on his own and does his best to get around. He is significantly delayed and really needs a family! Sergey is facing imminent transfer to the institution.
From his medical records: congenital brain anomaly, spastic tetraparesis, simptomatic epilepsy, generalized tonic clonic seizures, cryptorchidism, adenoid vegetation, bending-movable contractures of the hip joints, deficiency anemia, mental delay
Nate is a handsome young man! He was born with CP, and has some vision problems as a result of CMV (cytomegalovirus). He has brown hair and big brown eyes. He is not able to walk on his own, but he will truly blossom in a loving family, who can provide the therapy and encouragement he needs. We are hoping to learn if he is being treated for the CMV, but he is asymptomatic at this time.
Jared (26)
BOY, born May 1, 2007
This handsome young man, with dark hair and dark eyes, was born with a rare genetic condition called Stickler Syndrome. His medical records also indicate microcephaly, a common symptom of SS.
Individuals with Stickler syndrome experience a range of signs and symptoms. Some people have no signs and symptoms; others have some or all of the features described below. In addition, each feature of this syndrome may vary from subtle to severe.
A characteristic feature of Stickler syndrome is a somewhat flattened facial appearance. This is caused by underdeveloped bones in the middle of the face, including the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose. A particular group of physical features, called the Pierre Robin sequence, is common in children with Stickler syndrome. Robin sequence includes a U-shaped or sometimes V-shaped cleft palate (an opening in the roof of the mouth) with a tongue that is too large for the space formed by the small lower jaw. Children with a cleft palate are also prone to ear infections and occasionally swallowing difficulties.
Many people with Stickler syndrome are very nearsighted (described as having high myopia) because of the shape of the eye. People with eye involvement are prone to increased pressure within the eye (ocular hypertension) which could lead to glaucoma and tearing or detachment of the light-sensitive retina of the eye (retinal detachment). Cataract may also present as an ocular complication associated with Stickler's Syndrome. The jelly-like substance within the eye (the vitreous humour) has a distinctive appearance in the types of Stickler syndrome associated with the COL2A1 and COL11A1 genes. As a result regular appointments to a specialist ophthalmologist are advised. The type of Stickler syndrome associated with the COL11A2 gene does not affect the eye.
People with this syndrome have problems that affect things other than the eyes and ears. Arthritis, abnormality to ends of long bones, vertebrae abnormality, curvature of the spine, scoliosis, joint pain, and double jointedness are all problems that can occur in the bones and joints. Physical characteristics of people with Stickler can include flat cheeks, flat nasal bridge, small upper jaw, pronounced upper lip groove, small lower jaw, and palate abnormalities, these tend to lessen with age and normal growth and palate abnormalities can be treated with routine surgery.
Another sign of Stickler syndrome is mild to severe hearing loss that, for some people, may be progressive (see hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes). The joints of affected children and young adults may be very flexible (hypermobile). Arthritis often appears at an early age and worsens as a person gets older. Learning difficulties, not intelligence, can also occur because of hearing and sight impairments if the school is not informed and the student is not assisted within the learning environment.
Stickler syndrome is thought to be associated with an increased incidence of mitral valve prolapse of the heart, although no definitive research supports this.
Boy, Born January 14, 2005
Little Vitaly is so handsome, with his dark hair and eyes! Vitaly was born with CP and is not able to walk at this time. He is moderately cognitively delayed, but will regress every day he is in this place. He is already living in an institution, and he needs to be rescued desperately. Otherwise he will never have a chance to walk, never have the opportunity for surgery or therapy.
Boy, born 2005
Arnold-Chiari syndrome, compensated hydrocephalus
flail legs, chronic pyelonephritis, nanism
subclinical hypothyroidism, Mild mental delays
VERY friendly, outgoing and happy, smart and tolerant to others. He likes to play with other children. He wants to be adopted.
Girl, born 2010
Localization-related (focal)(partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, Unspecified mental delays, myopia
after stroke syndrome, lack of coordination of muscle movements
Very friendly and sweet!
Boy, born 2007
Mild mental delay, Atrial septal defect, HIV disease resulting in encephalopathy, Hypertrophy of tonsils
He has a younger sister (also HIV+) but she is in a different orphanage for the younger children and may not even know about her.
He changed 3 orphanages already and this summer he will be transferred again because of his school age. He is a very good and friendly boy and needs a family asap!
Boy, born 2009
Childhood autism, Drug-induced tics, Mixed specific developmental disorders, respiratory issues, Other alopecia areata, Umbilical hernia, enuresis
Not communicative with children, better with adults, but very "selective" communication – he choses whom he likes and then he may talk to this person and he may absolutely ignore people whom he dislike.
Not much smiling. He speaks.
He is visited by his grandmother but she does not take him home.
Boy, born 2008
enuresis, Mild mental delays, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, pilonidal cyst or pilonidal fistula
He has a sister born in 1995, she has severe SNs and lives in a different orphanage. He probably never knew her but not sure.
Jewel #47
Jewel was born in 2009.
Her reports state: Epilepsy, infantile cerebral palsy – quadriparesis, profound mental delay and strabismus of the eyes.
Jewel is dependent on adults' care. She cannot eat independently yet, but she expresses preferences towards certain foods. She likes yogurt very much! She gets excited when she hears someone singing or a musical toy playing. She responds to loud sounds by turning in the direction of the sound. The sounds of nature have a relaxing effect on her. She likes to cuddle and smiles when called by name.
When Jewel is afraid or anxious, she would sometimes start biting her hands or crying. She is not prone to aggression. She sometimes manifests self-aggressive behavior (biting the hands). She can take a sitting position independently. She can crawl and she can stand on her feet for a while with an adult's help. Decreased muscle tone of the limbs.
Jax #49
Jax was born in 2011.
He has been living with a foster family since 2013.
He has a systolic murmur along the precordium; hyperkinetic conduct disorder and a mild mental delay. The child started walking on time, but his speech is underdeveloped. The child cannot stay focused for a long time while playing. He understands and follows simple instructions.
The agency has current medical reports available for serious inquiries.
Sterling #
Boy, born 2011
Blind, microcephaly, metabolic disease – innate lactic acidosis, hypothyroidism, strong mental delays
There is lack of manipulative activity, as at the stimulation and irritation of his skin, he opens up fingers and holds his hands in a clenched fist position, sucks his little finger. He takes hold of an adult person's fingers. He does not yet grasp toys. Sterling can turn from his back to his abdomen and vice versa. He has no support at his legs; he has some support at the head – he raises and holds it upright for a certain period of time from horizontal abdominal position. He turns towards the direction of a sound, reacts to a noise, subsides and listens attentively with both ears.
He is bedridden and unable to see. He is easily distracted by noises and voices. He subsides at quiet gentle music. He lags years behind in terms of development. He has a changeable emotional state – from tranquilly being on the watch/staying awake with animation and shouts; up to being uneasy-crying/tearful and irritable. He does not react to his name. He utters syllables; he makes different sound combinations and shouts loudly, as he exercises his voice in this way.
He accepts body contact, as he cracks a broad smile, whenever he is calm, reacts to speech; feels the presence of people around him and differentiates the tone of voice. He sleeps soundly in a routine.
Girl, born 2008
She had surgery for heart defect, she was born prematurely, and was diagnosed with microcephaly in early childhood. She has feature of FAS (Fetal alcohol syndrome) but it is not on her medical record.
Boy, born Dec. 2004
Moderate mental delays
**New information coming soon**
From a family who met him in Fall 2013:
Pearson is doing so good!! He is precious and sweet! I saw him from a distance every day. The first time, he was with a group of boys having their picture taken in the fall leaves. He always did what the nanny told him to. He walks very well, and he likes holding the nannies hands. My favorite day was when I walked past their group and he was right in front of me on the sidewalk, and before the nanny could move him, I bent down and in Russian told him how sweet he was. He took my face in both of his hands, and pulled me down so our foreheads were touching, and just stared in my eyes. I kissed his cheek, and his whole face lit up!! And he has the most adorable splatter of freckles! He is smaller than I would have thought too.
$9,225.05 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2010
HIV IV clinical stage, protein calorie mal-nutrition, other disorder of nervous system
Very nice girl, available in fall 2015
Emmit, Casey and Lynn
Emmit, boy, born 2011 - cardiomyopathy
Casey, girl, born 2008, healthy
Lynn, girl, born 2006, healthy
Casey,the younger girl was born in 2008 and has no special needs, just some kind of development delay. She is smart and active, participates in all orphanage performances.
Her older sister, Lynn, was transferred from her orphanage due to her age and in August she will be transferred again. The orphanage social worker reports she is VERY smart and beautiful, no special needs, very active in all performances.
These 3 siblings are to be adopted together for sure.
But they have the oldest brother born in 2004. He is in the special school orphanage and has severe mental delays.
If a family decides to adopt all 4 children it will be great! If they want only three younger siblings they are to be approved for 4 children and to get referral to meet ALL 4 siblings. Then if they decide not to adopt the oldest one we will do the best to "separate" them. I think it is possible, but we cannot guarantee it for sure.
boy, born 2011
Jeremiah #
Boy, born June 2011
premature with moderate asphyxia. Uncertain data for periventricular hemorrhage. Manifestation of convergent strabismus and hypermetropia. Treatment with corrective glasses and occlusion. Increased tonus of limbs- started to walk at the age of 2 years and 2 months. Unstable walking. mild mental delay. Suspected possible autism
Jeremiah is calm when sleeps and is awake, has a good eating habits appropriate for the age. The child has chewing reflex and eats well. The child cannot service itself but is in the process of developing elementary skills for independence- takes part in the dressing process, holds the cutlery when eating.
Jeremiah can stand up without help, walks independently and is cautious in unknown environment. When someone holds his hand, he can go up and down stairs. He plays with cubes knocking them one another. He can appropriately use toys. He can continuously repeat one action. He is rarely interested in speech and role plays and has some moments of exclusion. He can express joy but difficulty becomes active in dynamic games. Micro motor skills are not well developed.
He rarely and selectively expresses interest for objects and happenings around him. He can use one particular object and does not always react to a new one that is offered to him. He shows and offers toys to other people. He can put some small items in a box and then empties it.
Jeremiah is often introspected in his own world and his attention and interest is not easy to be provoked. His memory is very short. He cannot remember words and activities that are not repeated continuously. He easily forgets. Sometimes he imitate a person he knows. The child communicates more with gestures and rarely uses speech. He can use only limited number of short words and does not follow instruction. He can express preferences among some items and activities. He can express pleasure and annoyance, joy, and happiness. He is happy during games, explores the game around him but with slower pace than the other children of his age.
Jeremiah can distinguish between familiar and unknown people. He can initiate a contact but has difficulties in maintaining it. He is passive in the playground and rarely initiates a contact with other children.
Jeremiah demonstrates delay in his psychomotor, cognitive and social development. Family environment poses extraordinary stimulating effect and he is able to quickly compensate his motor problems and shows potential for development. He can already walk independently, can overcome obstacles and stairs with help, develops skills for independence and stimulates his speech expression. His social skills are also under development.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Oliver #
Oliver was born in 2010. He sits with support. He doesn't speak. Oliver has Infantile cerebral palsy; Delays in the neuro-psychical development and underdeveloped speech. He can't walk or eat independently. The child is in a good general health.He can turn independently from his back to his stomach and vice-versa.
He can't pull up to a standing position independently. With someone's help, he can take steps. He uses a walker to move around. Oliver can give his hand; he picks up and holds objects for a short time. He can't use utensil independently and doesn't eat on his own. His sleep is calm. He easily falls asleep and doesn't have sleep disorders.
More photos available from the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born December 1999
Moderate mental retardation, nonverbal, congenital malformation cleft of hard and soft palate, cleft lip (operation in February 2007).
ALEX will age out in DECEMBER 2015!!
This boy deserves the love of a family. We just can't watch him age out! Everyone who knows him agrees he would make a FABULOUS son. He is such a helper! Last summer, when the weather was nice, we would take the smaller boys outside and some of the big boys who have more freedom would join us. Alex was always in that group. He would run to help us push wheelchairs, or gently take our blind boys by the hand. Every week when bananas are being served he is sure to be seen helping the less capable boys with their bananas, making sure no one steals from anyone else. PRECIOUS. Please someone see Alex. He is amazing.
boy, born 2002
Central nervous system lesions, spastic tetraparesis, severe mental retardation, Vitreous Fibrosis, Horizontal Nystagmus, overbite.
Stephen is such a treasure. We want a family for him so desperately. He is about the size of a 6 or 7 year old- just an itty bitty thing. The nannies say that he is blind, but we believe he can at least see shadows. He always wants to be near the window- especially on sunny days. There are two places you can usually find Stephen- either standing under the window at the end of the hall, or sitting on a chair in the kitchen, waiting for the next meal.
Stephen is extremely sensory-seeking and needs to feel the world around him. He loves to spin, flap his arms, spin some more, run, spin, you get the idea. He has absolutely no sensory input at the institution- so he has to create it himself.
He does not speak and displays many institutional behaviors. He is NOT harmful or aggressive to himself or others. He is absolutely adorable and has so.much.potential. He is more than a diagnosis.
boy, born 2002
Moderate mental retardation, cerebral dysfunction of movement, functional cardiomyopathy CH-0.
Jonathan is kind to the other boys and cheerful. He smiles so easily! He is nonverbal at this time. I heard from one volunteer that he always helps the nannies clear the table after meals. The only issues that is easily noticed regarding his "dysfunction of movement" is that he walks on the tips of his toes and kind of lumbers along that way. He is curious and loves to be outside.
Boy, born November 1999
Severe mental retardation, convulsions, additional chord of the left ventricle, secondary cardiomyopathy.
MICAH will age out in NOVEMBER 2015!!
To know him is to love him. Our volunteer team has absolutely fallen in love with him over the past month. He is so funny! He speaks and always says "thank you" and "goodbye". Somehow he is super polite.
Girl, born 2011
Fibrosing alveolitis (kidneys pathology)
Other interstitial pulmonary diseases with fibrosis
She received hormone therapy, this is why she has sodden features. She does not receive it any more.
Girl, born 2012
Connective tissue hip dysplasia,
other congenital deformity of hip
Boy, born 2011
Symptomatic epilepsy, Epilepsy and recurrent seizures
Girl, born 2009
mild intellectual disabilities
Girl, born 2010
HIV II clinical stage
will be available summer 2015
Kyson, Karl and Suzanne
Boy, born 2011
Specific disorders of mental development
Boy, born 2013 (wearing blue socks-pink shorts)
No special needs
Girl, born 2010 (wearing dress)
Microcephaly, low paraparesis
Ella #
Ella, is a precious 7 year old who desperately needs a family. Ella has poly-malformative syndrome; Infantile cerebral palsy – spastic quadric paresis to severe degree; Symptomatic epilepsy; Pseudo-bulbar paresis; Impossible gait; Cleft lip and cleft palate; Congenital cardiac malformation – intervalvular defect, hemodynamically insignificant; Delay in the neuro-psychical development.
Ella doesn't walk, doesn't talk, and eats through a tube. The correction of the cleft lip and palate is not finished. When talked to, she turns her head to the direction of the sound. She is put in a special verticalizer for longer periods of time. She holds up a toy put in her hand and manipulates with it for a short time. She reaches out to a hanging toy if it has attracted her interest; she pats it and shakes it. Ella pronounces quiet vowels sometimes to express positive emotions. She demonstrates emotional reactions with non-verbal means. She follows the movements of the adult with a look and by turning her head and makes long eye contact. She smiles when talked to and to tactile stimulation on her hands and cheeks, but only to some adults.
More photos of sweet Ella available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Isadora #36
Girl, born 2007
Glioependymal cyst of the right brain hemisphere – condition after surgery (Craniotomia regio frontalis – cystoventriculostomia); Spastic quadric paresis; Delay in the speech and motor development.
Isadora is in good overall condition with brain cyst and paretic syndrome, with good physical development. The internal organs are without pathological deviations. The child is with delay in the speech and motor activity, but within the limits of the main disease, big motor and speech improved is being registered. She says words, she knows the names of the children in the sector, carries out instructions, recognizes the toys, moves around by crawling and on all four while helping with her paretic hand, sits up on her own and follows the instructions of the physical therapist. She pulls up to a standing position with adult's help or by unmoving support: she makes steps with the help of a gait trainer or holding on to both hands. She walks alongside unmoving support independently. She needs two aids. She plays with toys, doesn't release them and fights for them. She eats independently. She goes to Montessori therapy and is in Kindergarten at the local special education school.
The child throws and catches a ball. She builds a tower of 10 blocks, builds with blocks (towers imitating houses, fences, etc.), she fits in mosaics; she takes out and fits in elements in the Seguin Board, puts together two pairs of pictures from "Lotto" game, fits in and strings, puts complicated forms in the bedding but has difficulties with the spastic hand. It prevents her from improving her motor skills. She brushes her teeth with help.
She eats on her own table food. She drinks from a cup. She puts the bib on her own, puts away and puts in order the utensils. She likes to be the center of the attention. She observes the play of the other children and laughs loud, teases and plays with her peers, enters into interactions with them showing selective attitude; she sooths the children if they cry but manages to take away from them the toys that she prefers. She insists on participating in the joint activities. She demonstrates observed actions with objects.
Isadora likes very much to interact with adults and always tries to attract their attention. She has a developed bond with a member of the staff. She likes to listen to music, shows with gestures and hums to children's songs. She speaks with simple sentences but her articulation is disturbed due to the main disease.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Trenton #29-31
Boy, 6 years old
Lesch–Nyhan syndrome. Bilateral nephrocalcinosis. Infant cerebral palsy. Iron deficiency anemia. Hypotrophy – 1st degree. Severe mental delays.
Trenton reacts when he hears his name, smiles and turns his head in direction of the voice, he silence in expectation. He doesn't speak, constantly produces sounds. He is forcefully positioned in bed. The child is dependent on adult's the cares. He watches with interest the games of the older children in the group, but he cannot participate actively in it. He likes being close to familiar kids.
The child has a positive attitude towards himself and specifically to the surrounding environment. He listens to story-tales and music with desire.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Lorenzo #27-93
Boy, 3 years old
Microcephaly, Congenital hypothyroidism. Infant cerebral palsy, unspecified. Petit mal seizures, no seizures Grand mal, unspecified. Atrial defect. Delay in the neuro-psychic development. Cryptorchidism on the right. Secondary hypolactasia – individual diet / lactose free
Lorenzo doesn't have support on his feet. He can't sit, even with stable support. He doesn't stand upright next to immobile support. Can't control his head when taken on the hands. Turns over from back to stomach and turns to different sides in bed. He doesn't have any rudimentary skills and habits. Grabs and holds for a while light toy when handed. He doesn't show particular interest in toys. He can trace shining toys that move and make sounds. He is fed pureed food with a spoon.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Calli #
Girl, born 2012
Congenital anomalies syndrome affecting mainly the facial area, blind
Calli is trying to take a sitting position independently. She remains standing with an adult's help but would not stand for a long time. She would hold a toy that has been handed to her by an adult. She examines objects by touching them with her fingers and palms.
Calli vocalizes and laughs aloud. She produces syllables by imitation. She feels comfortable both in children's and adults' company.
Calli is fed with a spoon by an adult. She drinks from a cup with an adult's help. She needs constant supervision and assistance due to her blindness.
If the child is raised in a stimulating family environment, this would give her the opportunity to develop further her potential for psychological and physical development.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born 2010
Moebius Syndrome, neurofibromatosis, and psychomotor development delay.
Calliope has Moebius Syndrome. She has a below average IQ, and a slight psychomotor developmental delay as well as a speech development delay and a growth development delay. Her social maturity age is 3 years and 2 months. Generally, she is an active child that loves to learn. Her health is stable. She is practically independent and gets involved in what is going on around her without much difficulty.
Steve, Bobby & Dave
Three brothers, to be adopted together.
Steve – (bowtie)
Boy, born early 2012
Bobby – (yellow/blue outfit)
Boy, born late 2012
congenital malformation of corpus callosum,
delay of psychological and motor development
Dave –
Boy, born 2013
Carrier of Hepatitis B, surface antigen
Boy, born 2011
Microcephaly, specific disorders of mental development, cardiomyopathy
Girl, born 2014
Delay of psychological and motor development, neurosensorial hearing loss – bilateral, right eyelid ptosis
Boy, born 2013
Internal hydrocaphalus, condition after VP shunting, double reflexory pyramidal insufficiency, crossed eyes
Girl, born 2010
Moderate mental delay, congenital brain malformation, ventriculomegalia, crossed eyes
Samuel and Cerah
Boy, born 2012
Delay of psychological and motor development, crossed eyes
Girl, born 2009
mild mental delays
She is a child Americans usually define as "a happy child". She is very friendly with others. She is very active and likes to participate in orphanage performances, she recites poems. But in general she has some educational issues.
They must be adopted together.
Boy, born 2011
Congenital brain malformation, epileptic syndrome with frequent polymorphic seizures, cranial bones deformation, chest deformation, knee- and elbow-joints contracture.
The child is in medication sleep due to frequent seizures
Boy, born 2010
CP, internal hydrocephalus, mental delay, crossed eyes, medically induced chronic hepatitis, hip joints contracture, partial atrophy of optic nerves, secondary cardiomyopathy, nanism
Boy, born 2011
Williams syndrome, congenital malformation of urogenital system, left pyelectasia, chronic pyelonephritis, organic amino acids derangement
Boy, born 2010
Spastic parenteral paralysis, double hemiplegia, pseudobulbar syndrome, epileptic syndrome, severe mental delays, right loxia, hip dysplasia
Girl, born 2010
Congenital brain malformation (callosal agenesis), right hemiparesis, phacomatosis, cardiomyopathy
Girl, born 2010
Microcephaly, abnormal development of the left upper limb, moderate mental delay
Harry and Will
Twin Boys, born 2011, cannot be separated
Harry – Left hydrocele, Normal child, good development
Will – Internal hydrocephalus compensated, disgenesis of corpus callosum
Girl, born 2010
disorder of the brain, unspecified; mild intellectual disabilities; strabismus; Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine; Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Boy, born 2010
Mikey is a very nice boy, with good overall development. He will be available for adoption in late summer 2015.
Girl, born 2011
Kidneys dysplasia, chronic pyelonephritis, partial atrophy of optic nerves, secondary cardiomyopathy, crossed eyes, after-effects of brain injury.
She is bedridden.


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During the Spring 2011 semester, the Mann Center conducted research on academic integrity at Samford. Research was conducted in conjunction with the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI), using a well-validated instrument that has been used for more than 20 years at over 200 institutions of higher education.
Academic dishonesty is about as prevalent at Samford as at other institutions nationally.
There is great disparity between student and faculty definitions of cheating.
There is no single recognized source of information on academic integrity at Samford.
Samford students are unlikely to take any action when they witness cheating.
Given these findings, the Mann Center is promoting dialogue on academic integrity across campus with faculty, students, and administrators. Initiatives include:
An online academic integrity resource center, with helpful materials for students, faculty, and parents.
Appointment of a student advisory board to further identify opportunities for student-focused programming and resources.
Conversations with faculty and students across campus. On October 6th, 2011, 150 students participated in a panel discussion titled Courageous Conversations: Cheating at Samford. On September 20th, 2012 and September 26th, 2013, freshmen attended Courageous Conversations: When Winning is Losing, an annual conversation led entirely by upperclassmen. Discussions with faculty in Samford's eight schools are ongoing.
Development of resources for instructors of freshman classes, and advice and resources for the University Senate Committee on Academic Integrity.
Ongoing collaboration with ICAI to identify best practices at other institutions, develop a Southeastern regional academic integrity consortium and facilitate a 2013 regional conference at Samford. Additionally, Mann Center program manager Azalea Hulbert presented at the 2013 ICAI conference in San Antonio, sharing insights into the center's work to date.
Production of Samford-specific videos on issues related to academic integrity, and creation of an ad campaign to raise student awareness.

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conebeckham wrote:Lowlydog-
Congratulations on turning your life around, and on the process you find yourself in. Seriously. It's a hard road to walk, but a worthwhile one.
The techniques you're talking about are valuable, no doubt. And I am positive there is great value in Goenka's method, and also in Eckhart Tolle's work. No one is dismissing them.
This road of dharma is a rocky road, self examination is difficult we often do not like what we see, the self can be very ugly. The tradition that suits me is free from these rituals, we do have chanting and people do say sadhu sadhu sadhu and people bow and people wear white clothing and we are also asked not to touch the dhamma seat or point are feet at the teacher. But if you ask a teacher about the reasons behind why we are not to do or do these things there is a common sense answer, no mystery, no secrets. I do not want to derail this thread but I am not allowed to discuss the work of Eckhart tolle anymore as it is judged not dharma teachings. I am to understand that he is teaching a different path and by discussing his work I am breaking the TOS by promoting another path as superior, I find this absurd and see no difference between what Eckhart teaches and what Goenka teaches.
conebeckham wrote: BUT-
There's a subtle (and sometimes, not so subtle) hint of superiority in the message you're trying to convey. Whether you admit it or not, you have put down "rites and rituals," passed judgement on "Religious Buddhists," and you made a statement in this thread that your teacher felt such behaviors "planted the seed for later"--which, by definition, means such actions and attitudes as those displayed by "religious devotees" are somehow immature when compared to your own view. You should own this, first of all, and admit that you've passed judgement. To me, it seems you're not quite there, yet.
If the confidence in which I speak is to be determined as superiority then I have no control over that, this is how I type, but understand that I do not feel superior to any other living being in this universe. Again I am not putting down "rites and rituals" unless they are being done blindly, they do have purpose for some, and they also can be a barrier for others, they can act like a fence seperating people, any action that leads to segregation is in my opinion contrary to Gotamas teachings or and true dharma teachings, it ultimatly will lead to duality. As for the "planting the seed for later" comment, I was referring to those who would attend a retreat, but not be ready to do the work necessary to finish a retreat, goenka says that these individuals have come to recieve the seed of dharma to be developed in another lifetime(not a failure or a waste of time). I was equating this with the people I notice at my temple, those individuals who do not seem ready to meditate but love the environment and socialization of the temple. Some just love the suttras and study them. Wonderful lovely people who are each on their own path, but I stick to my point that this is not enough for liberation, one must observe the nature of reality at the deepest level within the framework of ones body for liberation to occur.
conebeckham wrote:The Mind is primary. The mind is involved, whether we are sitting quietly in meditation, doing a "body scan," focusing on breath, or whatnot.....the mind is also involved when one is chanting devotionally, and when one is prostrating, and when one is making offerings. It's impossible to say what goes on in the minds of those involved in "religious activities"--no one can see another's mind, except Buddha--but there are teachings relating to all these "religious activities" which can turn such activities into powerful meditations, themselves. You should consider this, when you are evaluating the behavior of those around you.
Yes, I could not agree more with you. Again I'm not saying the mahayana path filled with it wonderful teachings is invalid, chanting and prosterations can be useful if they are not done in a manner of blind faith, if one understands their purpose then they become tools to aid in ones developement if they are clung to by people they can act like wedges seperating and dividing the teachings. This blind practice is what I would call religious behaviour, and I feel it is dangerous if it is done by a christian, a muslim, a jew, or a buddhist etc..... this is the behavior that sickened me. I have met christians who hold their cross not to blindly protect them but to remember the qualities of Jesus and to remind them to be mindful of their own actions when faced with difficult situations. I have met buddhists that pray to the statue of buddha to solve their problems, this is ineffective in my opinion, but take refuge in the qualites that Gotama represents, bow to these qualities, this in my opinion has merit. I am not here to judge individuals different practices how could I? It is not possible for me to understand the complexities of all the different indiviuals here from a few typed words. I am speaking in a generalised way not specific to anyone here. What I am advocating is for a place to share my interpretation of the dharma, this may or may not be a place for this but this determination will be decided eventually and everyone will be just fine whatever the result. No anger, no hard feelings. I have a different take on what is breaking the terms of service than the moderaters, this needs to be discussed openly.


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In late March, the ASPCA played a critical role in a three-state dog fighting raid that resulted in the rescue of nearly 100 animals. A few weeks after this intricately coordinated effort to rescue dogs in Texas, Missouri and Kansas went off without a hitch, we're able to update you on the dogs and the dog fighters.
The Victims
When we found these dogs, many were doomed to live their whole lives tethered by heavy chains—and on the day of the raid, many were left outside to suffer through a blizzard. Now, says ASPCA Vice President of Field Investigations and Response Tim Rickey, they're living in an entirely different world.
When the dogs arrived at our temporary shelter, our veterinary professionals, led by the ASPCA's Dr. Sarah Kirk, examined them quickly and thoroughly. Some dogs needed immediate care, while others require ongoing treatment which they are now receiving from ASPCA and local veterinarians.
An ASPCA behaviorist will be on the ground at the shelter throughout this operation, and while the dogs stay in our clean and spacious shelter, they will benefit from behavioral enrichment programs that incorporate toys, games and lots of fun interactions with people. The dogs will have regular access to one of several large exercise playpens, where they'll get to play with our responders and burn off excess doggy energy.
"Every day," Rickey says, "we're focusing on taking care of these animals and providing the best environment that we can for them."
The Suspects
The ASPCA continues to work to collect evidence and provide other support to law enforcement, working to ensure dog fighters pay for harming these animal victims. The charges are just starting to roll in:
Last week Pete Davis Jr. and Melvin L. Robinson, both of Kansas City, Kansas, were each charged in federal court with one count of transporting animals for participation in an animal fighting venture in interstate commerce. If convicted, they face up to five years in federal prison and a possible fine of up to $250,000.
"The case is not over yet—there's still a lot of work to be done on the investigation side," says Rickey, adding that he hopes to see more arrests in relation to this raid.
The ASPCA had been assisting the FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies with the planning of this large-scale raid since November 2012. ASPCA Blood Sports Director Terry Mills provided his expertise to help these agencies maximize the operation's impact. Our next steps: continuing to provide top-notch care for these animals and working with authorities to secure the right to place dogs in loving homes.
If you've given to the ASPCA recently, from the bottom of our hearts: thank you. This raid is an enormous undertaking and a huge commitment, but we are dedicated to being there for animal victims of cruelty whenever they need us. If you haven't yet given lately, please consider doing so today. On behalf of animals across the country, thank you!
I'm an guardian angel and I know the money I give is not enough to support everything you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Are four legged friends are so much better off having you a caring group to save them, care for them without caring people like you they'd have no chance. So thank you again and I know my money goes for a good cause. I love hearing stories that have a good ending.
5 years is not enough. Help Ohio pass Nitros Law. It's only a misdemeanor to kill animals here. Ohio animal cruelty laws suck. Pathetic state as far as animal rights r concerned.
On the work done so far: Each paragraph states "up to 5 yrs punishment" OR "up to $250K in fine".
We all know that when the time comes, the judge will make it a lighter sentence and reduce the fine.
1. The dollar amount of the fine is not enough, and the sentence is NOT long enough.
2. Who is setting these minuscule fines??? An animals life and the suffering they've been through is
worth so much more than that.
3. What is being done about the others in the group who may not have been caught and who most
likely have more dogs waiting to fight that haven't been discovered. Are these groups and people
(not caught yet) - - - - being watched for other activity?
4. Think again on how much you fine these people.Make it 4x as much and put that money back into
rehabilitating the dogs.
5. Think again on the years of punishment - make it 7x the years as now.
6. They have tortured and killed dogs. Make them wear chains around their necks everyday. Make
them feel the pain the same as what they did to these defenseless animals. Make them hurt the
same as they did to the dogs.
Thank you! I know dog fighting is pervasive in many areas. I worked as a City Letter Carrier in a small southern Arkansas town, and dog fighting is a way of life for the human scum who participates. I tried relentlessly to get the city, county, and state officials involved, but it was never priority to them. Turn the other cheek was their method of dealing with it. It continues to this day unabated. So very sad.
Thk goodness these MONSTERS who subject these poor creatures to this horrific practice -- both promoters & spectators -- are finally being brought to justice. The laws need to be made much stronger, so that these idiots will truly think twice before getting involved in this, rather than WORKING FOR A LIVING. Sincerely, B. L.. Close
Great news! One dog at a time. One day animal cruelty WILL NOT be accepted and tolerated here! Thannks for all you do ASPCA!
The punishment doesn't fit the crime. They deserve so much more along with the people that were there to watch the dog fights also need to be charged with something. We as a society need to make examples out of people that do this sort of things to animals for their own pleasure. Criminals get better treatment in prison then the animals do and we are all worried about peoples right to be treated humanly. What about the animals don't they deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.
I know dog fighting is cruel and people should be held accountable for it. Now the dogs will be taken care and then when they get healthy they will euthanize them because nobody wants a dog that has been in fights and no family will take them because they have been trained to attack other dogs. They save them to have to kill them later.
i think its great that there are people in this world that love animals as much as i do and thank everyone who help them out! god knows there are many that need help? And many thanks to the people that help And save them! God bless you all
String up those bastards by their nuts in a blizzard. That seems like a fitting punishment. If that doesn't open their eyes to the evil of their ways, nothing will. We need to start punishing people quickly when it is obvious that they are guilty.


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If you like orange, and don't buy into all the Terre d'Hermes hype, try Cartier Declaration
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Could people please make some suggestions for a citrus based cologne like this but with good Sillage and long lasting?
I dont mind overpowering sillage where I walk into a room and everybody smells it, i've found people get use to strong citruss based sents after the first smell as apposed to some other scents that can be offensive if over powering
Thanks guys
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Bond No. 9 Nouveau Bowery
It sounds like you're looking for Chanel Allure Homme edition extreme.
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Monsieur Balmain
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Terre d'Hermes Parfum
Bond No. 9 Great Jones
All very strong long lasting orange.
Seasonal favorites:
1. Xerjoff - Nio
2. Creed - Aventus
3. Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
4. The Different Company - De Bachmakov
5. Dior - Homme Sport 2008
6. Montale - Aoud Legacy
7. Creed - Virgin Island Water
8. by Kilian - Straight to Heaven
9. Creed - Original Cologne
10. Clive Christian - 1872 for Men
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After reading the notes of Tommy Jeans, you will only get to enjoy the citrus blast in the opening notes then they will morph into an aquatic woody clean scent;unless that's what your looking for.
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Looks like its all about grapefruit. Try chrome sport and bulgari extreme and you will get what you want.
Xerjoff 1861 and Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino
These two are rather similar.
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If it's citrus you want, I can wholeheartedly recommend Acqua di Parma Colonia original. Best citrus money can buy in my humble opinion.
Definitely Acqua Viva by Profumum and Philtre d'Amour by Guerlain
"All problems are illusions of the mind."
-- Eckhart Tolle
Anything from Atelier Cologne, specially Oolang Infini and Orange Sanguine
1. Neroli Portofino is one of the longest lasting orangey smells I have tried. It is now one of my three or four everyday scents.
2. Chanel Eau de Cologne is, hands down, the best citrus I've ever smelled, but alas, its longevity and sillage is below par. But that's what you're going to find with citrus -- the molecules do not last. This subject has been addressed many times before.
3. Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte used to be my everyday citrus. If you spray it on your clothes, it will last several hours.
4. Terre d'Hermes parfum is not citrus, to me. It's more like a body odor smell with a vaguely citrus undertone. But I'm in the minority.
Current Top Five:
1. Creed Green Irish Tweed
2. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
3. Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte
4. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem
5. Creed Original Vetiver
Bergamotto Marino
Agreed on Cartier Declaration, even though I would call it a woody floral musc rather than a citrus. Do also try Chanel Allure edition Blanche. Very good sillage and longevity.
...Eau de Campagne by Sisley or Eau de Rochas pour Homme...!
Ps, Your dog looks like a Kelpie (Australian Sheep Dog) in your avatar but being from the US im guessing its not. What breed is it?
Hermes Concentre d'e Orange Verte lasts 8-10 hours on me. Your skin may be different of course.
Hard work never killed anyone, but why risk it?
Monsieur Balmain-Super Lemony with a wood base...lasts a LONG time on my skin.
Frederic Malle Bigarade Concentree-The citrus lasts throughout the frag...about 3-4 hours on my skin, but 8-10 on clothing.
Bond no 9 Nouveau Bowery-Yep, super strong and lasting citrus.
Bond no 9 Eau de New York and Central Park-Most Bonds last and last.
Citrus scents don't last. It's a scent molecule thing. If you want to smell citrusy for 8 hours... Fuggdiaboutit.
That being said, TF Neroli Portofino has got some stamina.
Nouveau Bowery
Neroli Portofino
Eau De New York
All of the Atelier Cologne Absolues
Miller Harris Le Pamplemousse is a long lasting grapefruit frag with a good dose of green herbs added.
YSL pour homme, also PdE's Iskander.
Ferre bergamotto marino
Ferre bergamotto marino
Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria is an excellent citrus fresh smell while it lasts (only a few hours) but it gets compliments left and right.
L eau D Issey pour homme by Issey Miyake.Spray less coz less is more with this.Plain and simple.Has one of the best sillage and is long lasting.People hate it coz its popular but it works every time.
bvlgari extreme
Seasonal favorites :
Winter : The Dreamer & Burberry London
Spring-Autumn : Bvlgari Pour Homme & Prada Man
Summer : Bvlgari Aqva & Aqua Fahrenheit
All-Rounders : Terre D'Hermes & Bleu de Chanel
Yardley Citrus & Wood
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Inexpensive . . . spray on clothing to improve longevity. Has a nice lime note.
Surprised no one mentioned John Varvatos Artisan. Very refreshing and boldly citrus to my nose with a musky dry down. Longevity is a little below average.
Also, a little "darker" citrus would be Creed Neroli Sauvage and Chanel Allure Pour Homme. Those two might last longer than JV Artisan.
Allure Pour Homme Sport is more citrusy and less woodsy than Allure Pour Homme.
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I actually get good longevity from AdP Colonia.
Well, it's cheaper than therapy... edit: No it's not...
How about taking a relatively inexpensive citrus cologne like Farina Gegenuber or 4711 and reapplying it during the day?
Bond no 9 Eau de New York...one of the rare citrus frags that lasts all day
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche
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M by Banana Republic is one of my favorites. Its very straight forward, and not complex at all. Its smells exactly like fresh peeled oranges/tangerines. Has nice projection and silage, and lasts a good 6-8 hours. I don't wear it very often, but in the summer, i love it. I still have the same bottle i purchased in around 2000/01.
Actually, i'm not really even sure they make it anymore. But if you can, give it a shot.
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