Sunday, October 12, 2014

The Kids of Ruel Foundation in 2014 (updated October edition)

Things are moving so fast at the Ruel Foundation right now, I can't even keep up! Kids are coming and going at a rapid rate.

I thought it would be a good time to give you an updated glimpse at the close-to 50 children who have been cared for by the wonderful staff at Ruel Foundation this year.

Firstly, here are some stats:
- We currently care for 30 children, aged from 2 months old to 10 years old
- There are 17 boys and 13 girls
- 12 of our current children are here temporarily, while 18 are waiting for a new home
- 18 of our current children have been here since the start of the year and 12 have come during the year
- We have had 13 children come for medical/nutritional reasons and then return to their families
- We have had 7 children leave due to international adoption. They now live in US, Spain, Ireland and Canada
- We have 3 more children confirmed for adoption in the near future

These are the children who have joined us in 2014 and are still here (12)


Baby Girl C (3 months); arrived September 19th 
Baby Girl P (3 months); arrived October 2014
Baby Boy R (2 months); arrived September 16th
Baby Girl L (3 months); arrived October 2014
Mr L (4 years old); arrived October 2014
Mr J (8); arrived September 16th


Baby Girl J (1 year old); arrived August 15th
Miss J (5); arrived July 15th
Baby J (1 year old); arrived May 27th
Baby Girl D (7 months); arrived May 26th
Baby Boy K (9 months); arrived May 14th


Baby Boy M (6 months); arrived April 22nd (4 days old)

These are the children who have been here since the start of 2014 and longer (18)
Miss R (11 in November)
Miss M (9)
Miss N (6)
Miss R (5)
Little Miss R (3)
Little Miss S (2)



Little Miss L (2)
Mr J (8)


Mr W (7)

Mr P (6)
Mr J (5)

Little Mr J (2)

Little Mr A (2)

Baby M (1)

Little Mr I (3)

Little Mr S (2)
 
Little Mr C (3)

Baby E (1)
These kids came and left during 2014 (13)
Miss P

Baby Boy S

Baby Girl J

Little Mr B

Little Miss G

Baby JM


Little Miss E
Baby Boy J

Baby Girl G
Also:
* Baby Boy C
* Baby Boy L
* Brothers Mr R and Baby Boy R 


These kids were adopted during the year (7)

Miss J (US)
Mr J (Canada)
Little Mr R (US)
Miss P, Mr F, Miss A (Spain)
 
Little Mr M (Ireland)

The International Visitors of Ruel Foundation, 2014

In the first half of this year, Ruel Foundation was a revolving door of international volunteers.

We had 33 visitors from 8 countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US, Switzerland, Poland, Finland, Netherlands)

Some stayed days, others stayed weeks or months but in their own way they all contributed positively to the kid's lives and helped make Ruel a fantastic place to be.

Cecile (Netherlands) and Julie (NZ) were here at the start of 2014
Kuya David (Australia) arrived at the end of January and is still here! 
Nikki and Christian (Australia) were here for three weeks over Feb/March
Danielle (NZ) was here for ten weeks over March, April and May

Ate Angela and Kuya John  went back to New Zealand at the end of April after 2 years here, but they are planning to be back in the near future 


Rachel (US) was here for three weeks in April
Sydney (US) was here for a few days, to visit her friend Rachel 
Titta (left) and Laura from Finland were here in 2013, but popped in again for a couple of days
 

The YWAM team (3 weeks in April):
Front: Mary Helen (US), Jane (Canada), Damaris (Switz), Amber (US)
Back: Mikko (Finland), Hadleigh (NZ), Mason (US), Jacqueline (Neth), Jessica (US), Sacha (NZ) 


Laura and Henriika (Finland) joined us for a month over April and May

Joanna (Poland) was with us for a few weeks during May


Katrii (Finland) was our second longest-serving volunteer, here for three months (May, June and July)

The Hamm Crew (US): Melissa, Tyler, Erica and Derick were here during May and June
Katie, Tori and Tonya (US) were here for June and July with Nehemiah Teams
 

Ruel Foundation 5K Fun Run - TWO WEEKS TO GO!

The Ruel Foundation 5K Fun Run is fast approaching!



It will be held on Sunday October 26th in Calapan, which is our 8th Foundation Day.

Our staff have been very busy preparing for an amazing day, and we have received great support from the community and beyond.

For more information, please click here.

Thank you so much to the following individuals and organizations who have supported us through financial sponsorship:

Platinum Sponsor
* Coolut Industrial Marketing

Gold Sponsors
* Continental Enterprizes
* Café Del Jardin
* Coco Beach Island Resort
* justBible Ministries
* Waterside Church
* Web 24...

Silver Sponsors 

* Cortez Family
* Jenzel De San Jose
* Aqua Marnic Refilling Station
* Café Meow
* St. Bernadette Publishing House
* Baco Volunteer Corps Response Team
* Serrano Family

Bronze Sponsors

* Bettina Kradolfer
* Fiona Piccinato
* Virgilio Binay
* Sanlahi Group of Builders
* Zamora’s Catering
* Willy Goco
* Novelyn General Merchandise
* Eddie Mendoza
* Ritchie Andal
* Perfecto Salazar
* Estelita Raquepo
* Saklaw Foundation
* PDEA
* Dr. Claro Reyes
* Mont Albo Massage Hut
* Jose Villarica
* Carlito Resurreccion
* Fajardo Egg Dealer
* Major Jett Trajano
* Gelyn Magpili
* Allan Roldan
* Jenamarie Villarino
* Maylin Caguete
* Atienza-Razon Lending Corporation
* Hiyas Dolor
* Dra. Melinda Goco
* Efren Mangundayao
* Laudencia Clinic
* Julie McGowan