Babies of Juarez Outreach

Our Story - by Quinn Anderson

In October 2007, my family was privileged to serve in Juarez, Mexico, alongside friends of ours. We witnessed firsthand the very real, very basic needs of these people. I returned a changed person. My vision has been altered significantly, and I see my blessings much differently now.

Diapers…
In Juarez, a ten-and-a-half-hour drive from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, many babies wear the same diaper for four or more days because the family can’t afford new ones. A mom will go to the store with enough money for one diaper. The diapers are used and reused until they can no longer hold anything more, and the mom will go back to the store with just enough money to buy a new one. Cloth diapers aren’t an option because water is so scarce in Juarez. Our team in the clinic saw babies with horrible sores on their bottoms and the parents with no means to help them.

Formula…
Just ten and a half hours away, many mothers are too malnourished to breastfeed, and babies are dying due to lack of proper nutrition. A mother’s milk often dries up in the first 30 days after giving birth. Up to twenty-five percent of the babies in Kilometer 30 (an area in Juarez) don’t live longer than six months. It’s extremely common for parents to not name their babies until after six months because of the terribly high infant mortality rate. Formula is literally life itself to these people.

My babies did not go without food. My babies didn’t go more than a few hours without a clean diaper, much less days. My babies were named before they were even born. I feel compelled and privileged to do anything I can to help these incredible people. If you would join with me, I promise your help will be life changing for the babies of Juarez.

I am collecting diapers and formula—even expired formula—for the babies of Juarez. Anything from a single diaper and a can of formula to cases of each will be accepted and greatly appreciated.

We also gratefully accept tax-deductible donations. Please know that 100 percent of every dollar given to Babies of Juarez goes toward the purchase of diapers and formula. If you want to participate, you can send a check (payable to “The Shepherd’s Way” with Babies of Juarez in the memo line) to 9457 S. University Blvd #226 Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. You can also donate online via the Just Give site. Simply follow the prompts.

If you have questions, I would be happy to have you e-mail me personally at qanderson@comcast.net.