“I love observing others in a big group of people and seeing others happy makes me happy. I am an easy kid who doesn’t need much to be entertained. I just like holding hands and feeling close to people. I’m a total lover, not a fighter! I always listen to what my nannies ask of me and I obey with a smile on my face. I’m gentle with my friends and treat all my belongings with care. People who know me describe me as sweet, shy, loving, happy, kind, and as a good listener.” This was written by volunteers who recently spent time with 8.5-year-old Duncan. What a gem of a kid! And don’t get us started on that smile….that smile that pretty much never leaves his face!
Duncan was born with beta thalassemia major and is transfusion dependent. He needs a blood transfusion approximately every 3 weeks and he receives iron chelation daily. He is easy-going, obedient, and very happy. Unfortunately, Duncan has not been able to attend school outside of the orphanage due to his needs, but does receive schooling inside the orphanage. He knows how to count to 20 and can draw, color, and sing songs. Duncan is a polite boy who gets along well with all of his friends.
A forever family and the medical care Duncan could receive in the United States would be life-changing for this precious little boy! Duncan is newly listed with Madison Adoption Associates via an orphanage partnership and agency staff and a volunteer team have met him.
Watch Duncan’s video here.
There is a $3,000 agency grant for Duncan’s adoption with MAA. There is an extra $1,000 grant for any family who moves forward for a waiting child in the month of December 2017! Other grants may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances. Agency grants are awarded as agency fee reductions. MAA also partners with the Brittany’s Hope Foundation for matching grants, which are given out twice a year (January and July) and to families that already matched with a child.
If you are interested in reviewing Duncan’s file or in adopting Duncan, please fill out a free PAP Waiting Child Review Form.
We’re advocating for him too!
http://sparrow-fund.org/will-get-see-smile-everyday-advocating