You heard from us last month, when we invited you to help inspire hope and transform the future for vulnerable children in partnership with INMED. Now, as the year draws to a close, we would like to remind you that you have two days left to secure your 2009 tax deduction with your contribution.

Even better, if you donate by December 31, 2009, the impact of your gift will be doubled, thanks to our dollar-for-dollar holiday match, up to $55,000! That means twice the investment in our ongoing work to transform the future for a generation of children through tested programs that are rescuing them from irreversible harm caused by malnutrition, disease, abuse and violence, poverty and poor education.

Especially now, these challenges are magnified among the children, families and communities we serve in the U.S. and around the world—but thanks to the generosity of committed and compassionate supporters like you, together we will rise to meet the needs of the most vulnerable among us.

Please join us in lighting the way toward a brighter future for children living on the edge, ensuring that their hopes, promise and potential are matched by opportunity, and preparing them to shape their own destiny, by making your end-of-year donation online or by sending a check dated by December 31 to the address listed below.

With sincere thanks and warmest wishes for a healthy and happy new year,

Linda Pfeiffer, Ph.D.
President and CEO