A Doll Like Me: 10 Years of Changing Children's Lives Globally

A Decade of Dolls

• 🎯 A Doll Like Me is celebrating 10 years of creating custom dolls for children.
• 💡 Founded by Amy Jandritz, the nonprofit started at a dining room table with the mission to make dolls that look just like the kids who receive them.
• 🌍 The organization has expanded significantly, sending dolls to children in all 50 states and nearly 35 countries.

A Jar From Afar

• 💖 A unique story highlights the impact of the dolls: a little girl named Nora in Wisconsin used her birthday and holiday money to contribute to a free giveaway site called "A Jar From Afar."
• 💌 Nora's donation, intended to help other children feel seen, funded a special doll for Bonnie, a young girl in England battling terminal cancer.
• 🌟 The doll was created with a superhero outfit, symbolizing the superpowers within everyone to change someone's life.

Courage, Kindness, and Connection

• 🤝 The act of kindness connected Norah and Bonnie across continents, demonstrating how small hearts can make big differences.
• 🎗️ Bonnie had been struggling with the loss of her arm and how other children might react, making the personalized doll a source of comfort and strength.
• ✨ Each doll tells a remarkable story of an amazing child, embodying courage, kindness, and connection.

Growing Demand and Future Goals

• 📈 Amy Jandritz mentions there are approximately 2,000 kids on the waitlist for a doll.
• 🆘 The organization's goal is to raise enough money to hire help to keep up with the growing demand.
• 💻 Those interested in supporting the mission can visit a dollikeme.com.