| Questions about sponsoring a child? Please contact us by email or phone. Organizations and corporations interested in sponsoring the Valerie Project can request a project proposal outlining the specific needs of each child and the project goals. We look forward to working with each of you on this rewarding project. It is an opportunity for each of us to truly make a difference in the life of a child in need. Please contact Carrie at carrie@carriesheart.org or call 281-856-6251 to discuss your interest in a life changing sponsorship opportunity. |
| "El Poblado", Quintana Roo, MEXICO |

| Meet Carlitos... |
| Carlitos is a six year old little boy with spina bifida from the community “El Poblado” across from Puerto Aventuras in the Riviera Maya. Carlitos has an infectious smile & personality. He is integrated into the regular kindergarten class in his community, as there is no special education programming available. He is in need of a new wheelchair that provide proper support, orthotics, dental care and stimulation / educational activities in the home. With your help Carlitos can live a healthy life - attending school and improving his independence with the use of the correct adaptive equipment that he needs. |
| Carlitos' Needs |

| Immediate / Ongoing Needs: Pull Ups - Size M Bed Liners Adaptive Utensils Adaptive Cups Adaptive Scoop Plates Stimulation & educational activities for in the home with a focus on fine motor activities, educational games, computer based activities PT - with therapist & with mother in the home Medical Care: Evaluation of feet & ankles, possible surgery to release tendons, orthotics, dental care |
| Future Needs: Adapted Wheelchair Mattress / Egg Crate with adaptations for spinal support Positioning Equipment Physical Therapy Equipment Adapted Bathing Mat or Chair Educational games, computer with adaptations as needed, computer based learning games, fine motor toys & activities Sponsorship for ongoing education!!!! |
| Payments by mail: (Monthly Invoice) |
| Payments using Pay Pal: (Monthly Invoice) |
| Payments using Pay Pal: (Automated Monthly Payments) |