This last March, I spent almost two weeks visiting and shooting stories with Syrian children and families that had their lives uprooted in the most violent way and now live in tents and abandoned buildings as refugees.  

It was heartbreaking to hear their stories.  To hear children talk about bombings, killings and losing their families and homes was something I'll never forget.  

Many of these families now live with very little aid and nearly forgotten. They often don't have enough of the basic needs like food and water and almost all of the children are unable to go to school.  For some of the refugees, it's been like that for almost five years.  

Think of the hardest thing you've ever been through. A time of insecurity, heartbreak and loss.  Now consider living that time for five unforgiving years.  You might now know a little of the unbelievable life these families have been living.  

If you would consider giving towards my goal of raising $1,500 to help the people of Syria I would be so grateful.   The money you give will help World Vision respond to basic needs like water and sanitation, food, and heath needs.  Matching grants from USAID will multiply your gift 6x!  

The other way your gift will be used by World Vision is to give children a part of their childhood back.

And here's what I want to do to give back to you for your generosity.  For those that give a donation of $100 or more, I want to send you a small token of appreciation, an 8x10 print of Victoria Falls that I took last year in Zambia (another place World Vision does amazing work).

On behalf of the children of Syria...

Thank you.

Nathan