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Joe & Katie Cook

June 21, 2025 | Niceville, FL
Hello, we are the Cook family! (Joe, Katie, and Betsy). We have always talked about pursuing adoption at some point, and really felt the Lord’s call to adoption after walking through two heartbreaking miscarriages. We are certain that this is the path the Lord has set before us, and are waiting expectantly for the child we will welcome into our family.
**The first $4,000 donated to this project will be matched!!**
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Baby Cook

Domestic Adoption | United States

We are adopting through Lifeline Children’s Services. We are approved and waiting to be matched with a birth mother in the United States. We cannot wait to meet the child we will welcome into our family.

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father!” - Romans 8:15

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Ms. Maedelle

Widow | Florida

Ms. Maedelle has lived in Florida for 70+ years. She was married to her husband for 55 years before his passing in 2010. She is a faithful member of her church and teaches a LifeGroup. She also volunteers at the local assisted living facility. She has lived in her current home for 35 years, and can’t wait to have her gardens spruced up and brought back to life.

A Different Kind of Fundraiser

A team of volunteers is completing a service project of fixing up a widow's home. We are raising sponsorship for our day of service. The funds raised will help a child to become adopted into a forever family. Will you sponsor us?

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We are committed to doing everything we can to help our Both Hands families afford adoption. That’s why we don't take out any administrative fees from donations to our projects. If a donor chooses not to cover the credit card and processing fees, Both Hands will cover it to ensure 100% of the gift supports the cause.

We raise funds for our operations separately through support from donors like you. By supporting Both Hands, you help us serve more adoptive families, bless more widows, and bring even more children into their forever families.