Meet Emilda. She is a Compassion International child. She is 18 with the mental capicities of a 3-year old. And she is FAST. So fast in fact, that she has quallified for the Special Olympic Summer World Games in Athens, Greece. Her getting there would be a dream come true.
Problem: Emilda lives in poverty. She cannot afford to travel from her home in the Phillipines to Greece. The cost for her and 2 sponsors is high: just under $20,000. It is a dream that is too far out of reach. Or is it?
Solution: People like you who want to see a dream come true and watch a poverty stricken, mentally challenged young woman run. Fast. To date people have contributed almost 1/2 of the money needed. If you would like to kick it and be a dream-maker, click here.