Mattress fund...
From the first time we arrived in Central Asia, we recognized the need for mattresses... they are seen as a luxury... yet sleeping on a mattress rather then a floor or a plain board can be the difference between life and death on a cold winter night.
... Many of the mattresses that are in circulation are very old and musty, and in many cases urine soaked from years of use by neglected individuals..... Even in the hospital, patients are expected to bring there own mattress if they need a bed... .
... In one home alone of almost 300 men and young boys , 100 do not have mattresses , they had approximately 75 men die last winter from malnutrition and the cold...coincidentally almost all of them were sleeping on boards without mattresses... We have purchased hundreds of mattresses over the years, but the need is so great that we have barely scratched the surface.
Then this spring, we decided that we needed to get a handle on this problem... We have a family that is sponsored through the PI sponsorship program. The mother and the oldest daughter have incredible talent when it comes to sewing... 
Money has been raised to purchase sewing machines and needed supplies for them so that they can not only become self sufficient, but they will be able to produce mattresses for us far cheaper then we are currently paying . In another part of town, workers at a textile plant have faced cut backs because of the economic conditions... they are now paid in product not money... by purchasing material from them, we can return these families to a place of sustainability. by sponsoring a mattress, you make a difference in so many lives...those with no warm bed.... those with no job...and those who have a job, but are just not getting paid...By sponsoring a mattress for only $15, you can help us bring hope and restore dignity to those that the world has
Arlan # 25 & Narlan #25
Arlan and Nurlan are two boys we know from the dump... no one knows where their parents are. They find what they can to survive at the dump, and the guard from the dump looks out for them to make sure they are OK. Despite their situation, they have been attending school with the help of Larissa. They need school supplies clothes and food. They also have a dream of going to a park where they have swings... That part, we can cover right away, but we need someone to help provide for their basic needs . we are looking for a sponsorship of $35 per month for each boy.
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Hasan TB Treatment
This is a copy of Hasan's original leter to us asking for help.....My photo would not up load, I will get another one hee in a few days...Hasan is an especially difficult case for us. He is known to us from our previous trips to Tokmok. He has volunteered with us at the invalid home and has also done home repairs for those in need. He is kind and caring, and always eager to help. 2 years ago his mother and father died of TB, then last year his sister got sick with TB as well... he looked after her until she died. Today, Hasan is now sick... he has holes in his lungs, and has not responded to the cheaper more common medicines. What he needs is the more aggressive North American Medicine... this will take 6 month of treatment at a cost of $150 a month ($900 total)... something that is totally imposable for this brother to provide.
Sasha's heart operation
Sasha is 2.5 years old. She has a heart murmur and is very week... she has begun losing weight. She has also started to lose her appetite and has become listless... she needs vitamins and an operation. The cost of the operation is $1250. Without this operation, it is expected that she may live another 2 or three months.
Kamila(14), Izat(10), and Aral(8)
Kamila(14), Izat(10), and Aral(8) are all from Iskra. Three years ago their parents died of TB and they moved in with their Aunt. This year the Aunt died as well. They are now living with their grandmother... who has no steady income for the family. Kamila has to work as a prostitute to earn enough money for them to live. Kamila's child hood has been stolen from her... she has fallen into deep despair. We need someone to step in right away to help her to provide for her family we are looking for a sponsorship for this Family of $100 a month.
Cholponou CS #24
Cholponou is 14 years old. She has lived with her Grandma for 2 years since her parents died. her relatives will not help her with clothes and school supplies, and they do not give her enough food to eat. She dreams of one day having a family, or friends that care about her... There is not a lot we can do, but we can let her know that she is not alone, and that someone does care. we would like to find someone to sponsor her for $35 a month. This simple sponsorship will ensure the on-going connection of one of our Dream Agents to Cholponou in a practical way. She will receive clothing, food and the school supplies she needs, along with the on-going visits of one of our terrific workers.
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Sarybaev, Toltu and Temirlan
Dream agent Laurisa with Toltu on the way home from school.Sarybaev, Toltu and Temirlan live in Iskra... The mother died a few years ago, and the father Sarybaev works very hard to look after his kids. He works in the fields, as well as collecting bottles to sell and also cuts wood. He always provides for his kids first and is a good father. He is sad that he can not provide more for his kids; they need food, clothes and books to go to school. This is more then he is able to provide... we would like to provide a sponsorship for them so that some of these needs can be met. We are looking for a sponsorship of $55 a month to supplement their income. Sarybaev has reached the point that he cannot dream... but we have a Dream for him! We would like to find him a cheep car or a motorcycle for him! Right now it takes him almost 2 hours to walk to work - If he had a car, he could work more, AND be able to spend more time with the kids. We have found a small care that would be reliable, and the owner has agreed to sell it for $250 .
U.S. on going support
SD-21 Aleksandr's Dream
We are about more then just HOPE; we are about dignity. Here is an example of how you can bring dignity to many...
Report from Dream Agent Larissa ....
This beautiful man names Aleksandr.He very much serve for his friends.He is hairdresser.He clips them and shaves but condition in which he works terrible -insanitaryThere is much dangers to infect other people miscellaneous by disease.One blade for shaving he shaves 250 people It tareble.He this make with love even its old ,terrible tool for shaving.For this it is necessary : Small repair of one room and instruments and different subjects for Haircut and shaving.I think that this you too like.this cost $300
Ok, so I have worked on a little clearer translation, and here is the skinny...As you can see from these photos; this room is a disaster! Aleksandr volunteers his time and abilities every day to provide a barber service to 250 disabled men in the home for invalid men. Larissa would like to totally remodel the room; repair the floor and walls and give it a fresh coat of paint, then get a new set of razors and clippers to complete this makeover... If you have ever seen the alternative to a good hair
cut, you would understand the need for this... One of the things that struck me when going into an institution for the first time is the number of scars and cuts on the kids' heads... I asked if it was from beatings... No... it was from bad haircuts!
This beautiful man names Aleksandr.He very much serve for his friends.He is hairdresser.He clips them and shaves but condition in which he works terrible -insanitaryThere is much dangers to infect other people miscellaneous by disease.One blade for shaving he shaves 250 people It tareble.He this make with love even its old ,terrible tool for shaving.For this it is necessary : Small repair of one room and instruments and different subjects for Haircut and shaving.I think that this you too like.this cost $300
Ok, so I have worked on a little clearer translation, and here is the skinny...As you can see from these photos; this room is a disaster! Aleksandr volunteers his time and abilities every day to provide a barber service to 250 disabled men in the home for invalid men. Larissa would like to totally remodel the room; repair the floor and walls and give it a fresh coat of paint, then get a new set of razors and clippers to complete this makeover... If you have ever seen the alternative to a good hair
cut, you would understand the need for this... One of the things that struck me when going into an institution for the first time is the number of scars and cuts on the kids' heads... I asked if it was from beatings... No... it was from bad haircuts!SD-20 Sergey operation
Letter from Dream agent Anya Hello dear John.I have one mail for you and for iam1ru . And I hope what some people try help. After what heppend with Sergey Sharapov, he is come in our home and cry and to fall to knees.
"My name is Sergey Sharapov. I'm 30 years old and I'm married. I live in Kyrgyzstan in town of Tokmok. I work as a miller at a small mill. an accident occurred to me at my work. My
hand got into shafting that break up wheat, and my right hand fingers were crushed and I got burn on my palm.During the first surgery, doctors stitched remains of my fingers, amputated two last finger bones and removed burned skin from my palm. Two weeks later I had the second surgery on skin transplantation. I now need microsurgical operation in order to save my fingers function. The operation approximately will cost $1100; the cost includes different medicine and staying at the
hospital. I don't have such money" This one is particularly difficult for me because I have shook that hand; it was extended to me in a gesture of kindness... he is good man... he works hard to support his family, and he is generous with those around him. These are the kind of hands that we need to invest in.
We have recieved $150 to date and have $950 to go ...
LaJoy Family Christmas Challange
Just when we thought we were all done, I received an email from our P.I. Dream Agent with some great news… When they got to the Circus part of the Christmas party with all the kids, (that was sponsored by many of you through the Lajoy Family Challenge) the managers there were so touched by the generosity that they wanted to have a part in it… All the kids got in for free! Can you believe that?! They saw the joy and the excitement that giving had created, and they were infected… They stepped up and declared “iam1ru”! So the Christmas party continues.... After confirming this news with the Lajoys , it was decided that the money saved should go to any emergency needs that should arise.
If you have been following the actofkindness blog, you will know that it has been a very difficult
winter for the men and kids at the invalid home. We decided that if anyone needed a little joy in their Christmas, this 
was the place… Over the last couple weeks, we had some donations of socks and blankets from iam1ru sponsors, so we gathered a group of musicians and friends of PI and sent them out to deliver food and gifts, as well as to bring a little distraction from every day life…
What a blessing it was as the excitement filled that place! There was singing and dancing as well as some one on one time with the men. 
They even had the opportunity to do some crafts and 
painting…
If only for a moment, these poor men remembered that they are loved. They have been given a chance to dream of better days ahead. Once again we thank all of you for your incredible support… I bet you never dreamed 
this challenge could make such an impact. The Lajoy Christmas Challenge has brought such JOY. We would also like to thank all those that sponsored socks and under wear for the men. (SD-03 Speechless )along with those that sponsored the blankets (SD-07 Blankets ) You have impacted them more then you will ever know. 
Meet Dr Ruth
The secret to the sucess in every thing that iam1ru does is the people that we partner with ... the DREAM AGENTS... people that are impacting those around them despite the economic difficulties they face... Today we would like to introduce you to our newest DREAM AGENT... Please meet DR. RUTH ...
We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Ruth Peever and her work in the Philippines. We are excited 
to have someone of Dr. Ruth's character added as one of our Dream Agents. We are so impressed with her heart for orphans and the hurting, helpless and hopeless children of the Cordillera Mountains. At iam1ru we are believing for an incredible impact in 1000's of children's 
lives. As you can see from the pics Dr. Ruth is making quite an impact. I am sure that we will see and hear lots from Dr. Ruth in the months and years to come. We recently had the opportunity to discuss with Dr Ruth her visions for her family... the ones that she loves... She shared with us an incredible story of a young lady that volunteers with her ...her name is "Jocelyn" 
Jocelyn is a university grad and in her early 30's. What happens is that when they receives some donations (enough for a class at a time 30 or so) Jocelyn goes to market and purchases the items in the picture to make up 30 hygiene kits. 
Jocelyn then goes by bus and then up into the mountains by foot to deliver these gifts to the kids - one class at a time.These kids are so poor that they do onto have any footwear to wear to school (that's why the flipflops) and all they get for food is rice boiled in water with some salt. They do not have soaps or shampoos and apparently they have to wash their hair with mud of all things! just think of the logistics of this sort of a trip... along with the shopping , Jocelyn must arrange transportation and escorts to help her make it to the remote villages... and all this she can do for only $15 Canadian. a child..., but just imagine the impact that she will have. Now you have got to know that a Lady like Dr Ruth has more up her sleve then just care packages so when we pressed her a little more, she told us about another need that she has. One of the families that she supports has 7 kids and is unemployed...
They would like to become farmers and could start on pig farming if someone would sponsor $400 to buy the first 6 pigs and $250 to build a proper pig pen they could take it from there . | Canadian Sponsors |
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SD-18 DIGNITY
Men you might want to turn on the game for a couple minutes here…. I will try to be discreet
There comes a time in every young girl’s life that things start to happen… In North America, we have advanced to the point that Mother and Daughter will often see this as a time of celebration… a recognition that Daughter is becoming a young lady… I want you to imagine going through that in an orphanage with 40 or 50 others… there is no celebration… there is no Mother to explain and to mentor… and there is no access to hygiene products. This is something that some of our Dream Agents are working hard to change… They teach and mentor the young girls so they know what to expect and know what is happening. Our Agents have asked us if we could please find a way to provide these girls with these basic necessities… The answer is so simple and affordable… Only $7 a month for a young girl can change her outlook on life… it can restore DIGNITY .
SD-16 Lydia
We find that some times it is difficult to help people... Help is not something that they have ever experienced, and just plain do not understand.. It takes time to develop trust, So the question is do wait until they are ready to trust us or do we help them now and give them reason to trust... after 84 years... trust is not going to come easy... Here is a letter from one of our Agents."This is Grandmother Lydia. She is 84 years. She does not have relatives. She lives very poorly.She have small pension.She has not enough money to pay municipal services She lives without light because at her the big duty and she cannot pay for light.That as to eat that she goes on city collects bottles. Then hands over their-it very small money and for it she buys to itself meal.At her the broken door and for the night she locks its different dust that nobody has climbed in its her apartmentOn a photo she has slightly opened doors to receive the small gift from us for Christmas. At present her needs approximately make $350 for food and to pay her services she ows. also we need fix door."
U.S. Sponsors
Canadian Sponsors SD-15 Paul
....This day we have met people Very requiring .They in awful crisis.And we would like to ask for them the help if it possible. The Man in a photo. Нe has remained without the house. He was deceived by swindlers.His name is Paul. 55 years. He has remained in the street and sleeps on garbage heaps in the disorganized house.At him one leg and he requires treatment .He is strongly sick. We are afraid that Paul will die. Anybody for workers does not take the cripple .When we have come and have brought to eat he cried and has told that he thought that he will die. Because he 3 days was hungry. He does not have documents. We wish him to send in a house for aged.I think only it him will save. More variants are not present.Needs for him:
$400 for
1) Warm things, mattress, Blanket warm.
2 ) Meal. On every day
3 ) In hospital to put and treat
4 )To make documents all and documents for a house for aged.
Thank you John
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