Shauna first traveled to Ukraine accompanied by a close friend, and was moved by what she saw and experienced. her initial interest for those she met quickly grew into a lifelong passion. Determined to help orphans and vulnerable young people–especially those aging out of orphanage life–she continued to return, working with Lifesong to share the love of Jesus by loving those she met in Ukraine, finding safe transitional housing for girls with nowhere to go.
Even when Shauna learned she had cancer, she continued to visit Ukraine, pouring her heart and soul into orphans until cancer took her life on November 4, 2015. However, one thing cancer could not touch was her legacy.
In May of 2018 Shauna's House was opened in Chernigiv, Ukraine. The young adults who have moved into Shauna’s House are loved, mentored, and taught the love of Christ. All of this was possible because of one woman’s incredible love for orphans and vulnerable children even in the face of devastating cancer.
As we continue Shauna’s legacy of helping orphans, we are overjoyed to share that children have returned to Shauna’s house. For a time, we were unable to place children in the home due to the war. While we have not yet reached full capacity, many children have found their way back to a place of safety and care.
We want to sincerely thank each of you for your unwavering support. It’s impossible to name all the ways you have helped make our dreams a reality and brought hope to the children who so deeply touched Shauna’s heart. With your generosity, we have achieved something truly remarkable, and we hope to continue this important work in the future. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
Organiser
Todd Yelton
Organiser
Birmingham, AL