You can make a real difference

If you've cruised through my site, you know I have some causes that are near and dear to my heart. I'm advocating for one of them here. In just a few days, Love Without Boundaries is sending a Cleft Medical Exchange Program team to China to perform surgeries on orphans who were born cleft-affected.

Surgeries begin April 5 at the Fundan Hospital in Shanghai. These surgeries are life-changing and, in some cases, life-saving. But, as with all things, they cost money. Right now a lot of wonderful little ones who had the misfortune to be born cleft-affected are scheduled for a turn in the OR. Five more need sponsors. The cost of sponsorship is $1,000, which is a lot to swing, even in good economic times. But you don't have to give the full amount. Any sum is appreciated and it can add up. Pass on a few lattes this week and send it to LWB. It can be that simple.

I can't stress enough how important this surgery is, and the earlier these little ones have it the better for their physical, emotional and social development.

Visit LWB's website at here for details and to see pictures of these wonderful kids. You have to scroll down for the cleft kiddos, but I'll understand if you don't get that far and decide to sponsor one of the kids at the top who have more urgent needs. All these children, no matter what their medical condition, need help. In a perfect world, they wouldn't have to wait so long for it.