Let’s Make a Difference in the Lives of These Sudanese Quintuplets
I have the privilege of working with a bunch of wonderful bloggers on the following project, and I’m excited to tell you more about it.
This one is different from the rest of the charities we’ve featured here in two ways. 1) This family is not set up for non-profit charity status or part of an organized charity. 2) I’ll be posting updates here for the next few weeks, many of which will include links to donate MORE than $1. We’re working on getting a PayPal account set up for them for $1 donations, but in the meantime I wanted to make other opportunities available.
Let me start by telling you about the family.
Adwai Mulual is a Sudanese refugee currently living in the United States with her newborn quintuplets. She arrived in the United States early in her pregnancy to seek her mother-in-law’s blessing according to Sudanese tradition. At that time, she discovered that she was expecting quintuplets and, due to complications, was admitted to the hospital under the care of a team of specialists.
In December, she gave birth to 5 beautiful, healthy babies – 1 boy and 4 girls. Her husband has still not met his children, as he is serving with the Sudanese Army.
At this time, although many offers of help were promised in the days after the baby’s birth, they have not received much at all. They currently go through about 40 diapers a day! I cannot even imagine the fear and worry that Adwai faces, as well as the exhaustion of caring for her beautiful children. We’re working to get in touch with any and all PR representatives we know who work with baby care companies to get this story in front of the right people.
Additionally, I’ve set up an Amazon registry for the family. Right now it only contains diapers, and I will add formula once I confirm what brand they are using.
A few notes about the registry:
1. Because of confidentiality issues, and to keep their address private, you will only be able to purchase items from Amazon.com directly, not from other merchants.
2. All of the items qualify for free shipping on orders over $25. However, the Pampers pack is $24.69. If someone finds a $1-2 item that I can add to help push those over the $25 mark, please let me know.
3. Please feel free to send them gift cards as well. Either the social worker or I will help them purchase what they need with gift cards.
Please help us spread the word about this family by posting about it on your blog, tweeting it, etc. For a family to face the decision of living in the richest country of the world in poverty or moving back to war-torn Sudan to live in poverty is heartbreaking. Let’s make a difference!
You can access the Amazon registry here!
Thank you!
Mandi and Tara - thanks for posting on this story and creating the registry. I have some contacts I’d love to share this story with - I’d love more info on how to get in touch with the social worker whom is assisting the family. What you are doing on this site is awesome. Thanks!
Please consider adding bottle information as well. With this many babies, disposable liners will be needed, and a box can be had for as little as $2. (Too get to the free shipping!) Disposable and washable bibs, as well as nipples and pacifiers are all small add ons that can push the fee to free shipping without adding a daunting cost.
Wow! I can’t imagine. I feel for her. Here’s a site you find filler items: http://slickfillers.net/
I’m going to use some of my month’s new amazon GC to buy some diapers!
P.S. If you already have Amazon Prime, no need for filler items!
Is there any chance of opening a PayPal donation account for her? I have some extra $$ in my PayPal acct I’d love to donate, plus more out of pocket.
I read her story in our local paper (got picked up by the AP) and was so saddened by her plight. I’d love to help! I’ll check back later.
Nice to meetcha!
The registry is a great idea and I’m glad I could help. I hope she gets the help she needs and I’ll pass along the word.
Thanks for letting us know! I used my amazon bucks earned from swagbucks and sent a pack of swaddlers. I also found a safety first nasal aspirator for $2.99 at:
http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Hospitals-Choice-Clear-Aspirator/dp/B000BK8QX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1233262562&sr=1-1
This may help kick you over the $25 needed for free shipping.
Graco had already planned to help with providing 5 infant car seats. I was hoping to do this through the help of a local blogger so it’s funny that you started this. I am trying to coordinate how to make this happen- perhaps you can help me coordinate it.
Please contact me to let me know where to send the car seats & how to coordinate a personal delivery (already assembled, possibly installed) if you know how that might be done.
We are so happy to help!!
Thank you for doing this - this is what community is all about
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Is there a reason I’ve gotten emails from Amazon regarding everything I ordered as being undeliverable?
I’m concerned about the validity of the registry address.
Thanks!
Could you please email/contact me personally? I can help in several ways but would rather discuss off-line. Thanks!
would love to help. Please email me directly so i can verify validity and to where i can send things