A Homecoming

We started the formula project because of one little boy... Jacob. 

Jacob came to us for heart surgery.  He arrived clinically malnourished, making him frighteningly susceptible to sickness, and he caught an infection which spread to his already-weakened heart, causing it to enlarge and beat irregularly.  We immediately admitted him into ICU at a Bejiing hospital, where he stayed until the infection cleared and his heart returned to its normal size.  The story ended happily, but we know that good nutrition from the beginning would have saved Jacob a fight for his life.  Jacob's situation started our formula project.

Today was a very special day... Jacob came back for a visit with his family, who were in China adopting Jacob's little sister.  His smile is as joyful as always, and seeing him "all grown up" really brightened everyone's day.

His nannies couldn't believe how tall he was getting!  He was once a sickly, small little boy... now he is healthy and strong.  And his legacy continues today in our formula project... giving more children the healthy start they need.  If you don't yet know much about our formula project, you can learn more about how you can get involved in saving lives.