Share The Warmth

The following are some families you can adopt this year through Share Our Selves’ 40th annual Adopt A Family program. To participate, donors are asked to provide each child in the family with at least two new gifts, or provide a family with a complete holiday dinner; ideally, donors would provide both. To adopt a family, note the family’s number and call to say which family you would like to adopt. Also download a form at shareourselves.org shareourselves.org and e-mail it to AAF2009@shareourselves.org, or fax it to (949) 515-5804. Forms should be sent in by Friday. Monetary donations also are accepted; 100% of the funds raised go toward gifts for children. For more information, contact Vanessa Ontiveros at (949) 515-5400, ext. 39, or e-mail AAF2009@shareourselves.org. The Adopt A Family program can be reached at (949) 515-5400, ext. 39. FAMILY No. 63

This family has suffered great hardship this year due to their child’s cancer and hospitalization. Any help you could give them this holiday would be appreciated.

Father: Food, clothing.

Mother: Food, clothing.

Child, 15, male: Bicycle.

Child, 14, male: Bicycle.

Child, 13, male: Bicycle.

Child, 9, female: Bicycle, food.

Child, 9, female: She is in the hospital for long periods of time due to her tumor and chemotherapy treatments. She looks positive, but is sometimes sad. She is in need of clothes, shoes and food, and would like a bike.

FAMILY No. 1054

This family is held together by the grandmother. She has been doing her best to take care of her grandchildren, but she recently had surgery and is not well so she cannot seek employment. She could use a little support, and just knowing someone cares would mean a lot this Christmas.

Grandmother: Sweats and sweatshirt, pillows, towels and plates.

Child, 13, female: Clothes, lotions.

Child, 7, male: Transformers, Legos, school uniform.

FAMILY No. 740

This is a young family struggling to make ends meet. Dad is the only source of income and he does not make enough to provide for the extras his children would love. The family could use some warm winter clothing and would love a fun toy. Their 5-year-old son was born with a physical defect and requires numerous surgeries. Your help can bring some joy to the family and can keep their spirits up. Know that your generosity will be remembered by this family.

Father: Warm clothes.

Mother: Blankets and warm clothes.

Child, 5, male: Toy cars, educational toys, school supplies, books, school uniforms.

Child, 3, female: Dolls, educational toys, warm clothes.

Child, 2, male: Educational toys or games, warm clothes, books.

Child, 1, male: Diapers, gift card to purchase formula.

FAMILY No. 306

This is a single mom supporting her three children on one income. They are in the midst of foreclosure on their home and could truly use some holiday cheer. They could use extra food, toiletries and detergent. Any help would be appreciated.

Mother: Target and gas gift cards.

Child, 18, Male: Clothes (likes to shop at Tilly’s).

Child, 16, female: Clothes (likes to shop at Tilly’s).

Child, 12, male: PS3 games, clothes.

FAMILY No. 1027

This family is in great need of help this holiday to lift their spirits and help them to move forward. Dad was diagnosed with cancer and has not been able to work. The kids would love a fun toy to cheer them up. In addition, consider warm winter clothing or a grocery gift card. Thank you for you support.

Father: Cooking pot.

Mother: Clothing, shoes.

Child, 14, male: New York Yankees baseball jersey.

Child, 9, male: Wrestling toys/video games.

Child, 7, female: Bike.