Our Puzzle Fundraiser

In order to raise a majority of the needed funds* to bring our two children home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we have decided to launch a puzzle fundraiser!  This project has become very close to our hearts... specifically because of the permanent place each of you will have in our home through participating.

THE IDEA?:

• We have purchased a 4,000-piece puzzle (shown below).

• For a donation of $5, an individual/family can sponsor a piece of this puzzle.  
• We will write your names on the back of the piece you have sponsored.
• Once the puzzle is complete, we will be framing it in a two-sided frame that will allow both sides to be visible... thus we will always be able to look at the back and make each one of you a part of this process.
• Of course, you can sponsor multiple pieces (1 piece = $5, 2 pieces = $10, 4 pieces = $20, etc.).  If you choose to do that, we will assemble connecting pieces to allow a larger space to include your names.
• Once this puzzle is complete, we will have raised $20,000, and we will be two-thirds the way to our goal!

HOW TO SPONSOR PUZZLE PIECES:

There are multiple ways you can sponsor a piece or pieces of our puzzle.

1. You can make a donation online using our YouCaring page.  Simply CLICK THIS LINK to be taken to that page.  You can then enter the amount you wish to donate (multiples of $5).  You will actually pay using PayPal (no account necessary), but YouCaring will not take a percentage off of your donation.  The full amount will go towards our adoption.  NOTE: YouCaring automatically assigns a fee for their service.  However, you remove that by clicking "edit" below the fee.  
2. You can email either ADAM (AJLeigh122@gmail.com) or MICHELLE (MLeigh1126@gmail.com) and ask for our mailing address to send a check or cash.  
3. You can contact us via our LEIGH FAMILY ADOPTION Facebook Page.  
4. You can sponsor a puzzle piece from us in person, or from one of our friends who have agreed to help us.

That's it!  You can come back to this page and track our progress by watching the thermometer on the right side of the screen.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

Maybe you have already sponsored a piece of the puzzle, but you want to do more... Or maybe you can't provide a donation right now.  Well, we have a couple of other ways you can help.

1. Help us by taking some puzzle pieces and recruit sponsors!  You can actually take puzzle pieces and ask your friends and family to sponsor pieces.  If you are interested, please contact ADAM (AJLeigh122@gmail.com) or MICHELLE (MLeigh1126@gmail.com) and we will give you more info.
2. Help us by sharing our adoption webpage on your social networks!  Simply copy and paste the link below and share it in a status update on Facebook, or through a tweet on Twitter.  Here's the link:  http://www.leighfamilyadoption.com

We cannot thank you enough for the part you are playing in bringing our children home!  This process is difficult, but we find such strength in knowing we can share it with you!

Finally, here is a wonderful poem that we found on another adoption blog that really sums up while this puzzle fundraiser is so important to us:

Pieces are scattered everywhere, 

With no reason and no rhyme – 

Tiny glimpses of a picture 

That my eyes can’t seem to find. 

My fingers fumble clumsily, 

Searching for that certain piece. 

Glancing, shifting, gazing, turning, 

But the fit is not complete. 

Your life is like this puzzle; 

Though you’re frustrated, mystified 

With these glimpses of a picture 

That your heart can’t seem to find. 

God sees the puzzle of your life, 

Not as pieces, but as whole. 

His mind is not confused or bent 

By the turmoil in your soul. 

For each piece is carefully fitted – 

Flawlessly filling every space. 

A breathtakingly magnificent portrait 

Of His glory, love and grace!

God bless each of you... and thank you so much for your love, prayers and support.

* If you are interested to see a full breakdown of the estimated costs for our adoption, you can simply click on the tab at the top of the screen labeled "The Costs of International Adoption".  Thanks!
(yes... we know this isn't there yet.  It will be there very soon!)