Kobe Jay Sojor

Age:                 9 Years Old
Birthday:          January 12 2016
Address:           Sac-sac, Bacong, Negros Oriental
School:             Sac-sac Elementary School
Grade:             Grade 3
Disability:         Syndactyly both fingers and toes
Based on school visitations and feedback from his teacher, Kobe shows strong academic promise. His love for sports—particularly frisbee, badminton, and basketball—is evident, and he shows natural skill and enthusiasm in each. His character stands out - he is known for being respectful, polite, and disciplined, reflects the positive guidance of his grandparents.

Beyond his talents, Kobe is recognized for his respectful, polite, and disciplined nature—qualities that reflect the nurturing guidance of his grandparents, with whom he lives.

Unfortunately, Kobe's life has been shaped by a difficult family background. Abandoned and neglected by his parents from an early age, he has received no emotional or financial support from them. Heartbreakingly, his mother even attempted to terminate the pregnancy before he was born.

Today, his grandparents are his sole providers. His grandmother, in particular, works tirelessly as a small vendor at OCT in Bacong High School, selling grocery items to sustain their daily needs. Despite her hard work, the family struggles to meet even the most basic educational and personal needs of Kobe.

Kobe’s unique situation is made more complex by the fact that his fingers and toes have developed differently, yet this has never dimmed his enthusiasm for life and learning. Instead, it adds to the strength of his character—resilient, hopeful, and determined to succeed.

By supporting Kobe, you are nurturing the potential of a truly deserving child - gaining a brighter future not just for himself, but also for the grandparents who have selflessly raised him.