Part of Compassion's Volunteer Advocate Network

Obviously, I'm a big supporter of Compassion given that I've been able to sponsor 3 kids and visit 1 of them last summer before she aged out of Compassion.  In many ways, I've advocated for Compassion unofficially over the years, presenting people with the opportunity to also sponsor children of their own.  For my 30th birthday, I asked Compassion to send me 30 child packs - instead of getting gifts, I asked people to sponsor a child.  I didn't get all 30 kids sponsored, but I know I made a difference for 5 kids around the world simply by asking others to get involved, just like I am.

Now I've completed the necessary paperwork and am an official Compassion Advocate!  I'm excited to be able to help out at Compassion events, including church services and concerts.  I will also be writing letters to children whose sponsors are not able to write them for one reason or another.  The importance of letters was really evident to me when I was in Ecuador on a Compassion Exposure trip.  Sponsorship money is important but what really drives it home for these children is the connection established through the letters.  Someone on the other side of the planet has decided to care enough for them by taking the time to write a letter, asking about them, showing God's love tangibly to them.

Why not sponsor a child through Compassion today?  Maybe you've thought about it for a while now, but you've never taken the steps to make it happen.  Today's the day!!  I've included the link directly to Compassion Canada where you can pick a specific child (by country, gender and/or age) or have Compassion select a child for you.  Either way, I can tell you that it's a decision you will not regret.  And if you need any more convincing, watch this video (warning - you might want to have a few tissues near by!!):

The Wait is Over: Halena's Story (Indonesia) from Compassion Australia on Vimeo.

https://compassion.ca/advocate/ladawnsiemens