Fundraising Efforts

The total cost of our adoption will be right around $35,000. This includes a homestudy by a licensed social worker, adoption training, immigration approval, medical tests, agency fees, international lawyers, orphanage costs, and travel – all necessary to bring this little one into our family. There is a $13,000 tax credit available upon completion of the adoption. Our goal is to fundraise and apply for grants to bridge the gap between what we have saved and still need to financially make this adoption possible.

We have struggled with asking others to help support our adoption. Once we have Nora home with us, we are able to love and provide for her. We strongly feel that the initial costs are not a reason to deny an orphan a home. 

We ask that you consider investing in our adoption journey.  Please help us spread the word by visiting our blog and sharing our story on social media.




GARAGE SALE ~

We are planning on holding an indoor garage March 28 & 29th. As you are doing your Spring Cleaning, please keep us in mind – we will take any and all donations from now until the big sale. Volunteers are needed to help sort items and clean up.

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PUZZLE FUNDRAISER ~







For every $20 you donate, your family’s name will be written on the back of a puzzle piece. Giraffe, First Kiss (shown below) puzzle will be framed and put in our daughter’s room. Some day when Nora is older, she will be able to see the names of all the people who played a role in bringing her into our family.









TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS OPTIONS

• Mail a check payable to Lifesong for Orphans.  In the MEMO line, please note:  Burgess/#4402 to ensure it goes to the correct account.  Send to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL  61744.  Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all US administrative and fundraising costs, therefore 100% of your donation will go towards our adoption.

• Donate online at www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate.  Select "Give to an Adoptive Family."  Complete the online form and fill in "Family Account Number - 4402" and "Family Name - Burgess" fields.  Note that Paypal charges an administrative fee (2.9% + $0.30 USD per transaction).  Your donation will be decreased by this fee.

In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization.  This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor's suggested use.

Individual donations $250 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt.  Receipts for donations under $250 will gladly be sent upon request.  Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.


T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER ~

Purchase one of our adoption shirts designed by Melanie Araas for $25 (shown below). Contact us to place your order! Please specify the design and size you would like to order. Shirts are men's sizes.  Kids sizes available also.  Checks payable to us for t-shirt orders.

Chevron Africa -
printed on grey short sleeve shirt

















Africa to Wyoming -
printed on white short sleeve shirt









Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being willing to help us bring Nora into our family!