Who We Are
Tracie Canter

Tracie and Chris Canter live in Oviedo, Florida with their 5 children, ages 2-10. Their youngest two daughters are from China. Tracie has had a love for China since she was 13 years old, her passion grows each time she visits China. She wants each of her children to share the love they have with others.

Shannon Gabriel

Shannon has been married for 10 years to Jason Gabriel. They have two children, Sarah and Micah. Their family helps to support children in local hospitals and all over the world. Shannon is a licensed CPA and is using this expertise to file our government paperwork and keep track of our accounts.

Jane Glance

Jane has been married 11 years and is the mother of four. She and her husband George brought home their daughter from China in November of 2003. Jane has a background in elementary education and has been working with children in one way or another for 24 years. With experience and training in philanthropy and fundraising, Jane is currently working on our next fundraising event.

Debbie Knipe



Jeff and Debbie Knipe have been married for 15 years. They have four children. Their youngest daughter was adopted in February 2004. Jeff and Debbie have always had a passion for children, and believe in listening to God's will for their lives. It was this calling that led them to their beautiful daughter, Karly Grace.

Luanne Putting

Luanne and her husband, Joe Putting, have been married for 22 years. Joe is the Senior Pastor at Tomoka Christian Church. They have two grown biological children, Leah and Luke. They are currently "paper-chasing" for a daughter, Alicia Jo.

Machell Rogers

Machell and Albert have been married for 20 years and have 4 children, two of which they brought home from China. The Rogers’ desire in life is to be God’s hands and feet. Machell and Albert are very thankful to God for allowing them to be parents and they can’t wait to see what God has planned for their future. Philippians 4:13.