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Pittsburgh Heart Gallery
The Heart Gallery was originated by Diane Granito, an Adoption Recruiter for the state of New Mexico, and opened for the first time in March, 2001. Used as a Child Specific and general recruiting tool, the gallery’s objective is to capture the essence of those children who prove to be more difficult to place. TRAC has enlisted the time and talent of many area photographers to help capture these children. This year TRAC thanks the Ron Richards Studio for their commitment to this project and to the children it serves. The Heart Gallery is a traveling exhibit that is able to be seen throughout the Pittsburgh Community.
For more information about any of the children featured in the Heart Gallery,
please call Khalilah Martin at 412-471-8722
Aaron - Age: 15
Aaron is a helpful and kind 15 year old. He enjoys helping the foster parents with whatever is needed around the home. He enjoys outdoor sports, video games, and swimming. His favorite television show is “Walker, Texas Ranger”. His favorite food is Pizza Hut’s stuffed crust pizza with pepperoni and pineapple. He also enjoys cookie dough ice cream.
Aaron is an avid Special Olympian. He has medals in bowling, running, jumping, softball and shot put. He is in the 9th grade Life Skills class and enjoys school. Aaron’s favorite classes are Math and Physical Education. He has good grades, as well.
If Aaron was given a million dollars, he would buy clothes, a car, a guitar and a speaker. He would also buy video games. If Aaron could go anywhere in the world, he would like to go to Florida because it is warm there.
Aaron does not have many preferences for a family-he just wants to be adopted! He would like to stay in Pennsylvania due to keeping in contact with siblings. He does not care if the family lives in the city or in a rural area, He does well with animals and would like to work on a farm someday.
Chad - Age: 14
Chad is an intelligent, personable, and outgoing young man. Chad enjoys playing sports (especially basketball), playing video games, playing card , and riding his skateboard. He also enjoys reading inspirational books. Because he enjoys the outdoors, he hopes to learn to hunt some day. He also desires to play ice hockey again. Chad will benefit from a two parent home with no younger children. He is anxious to be a part of a loving family that will fit his needs.
Dalton - Age: 13
Dalton is bright and affectionate young man. He loves to be active and play with radio controlled cars. His ear for music is extraordinary, and he would love to learn to play guitar, and join a wrestling team. Dalton’s favorite types of music are pop and country. He enjoys singing, watching TV and playing many games including: video, board, and card games.
He is very excited about being adopted. He would love to have an older brother in his forever family.
Eric - Age: 15
Eric is a young man who is quiet and reserved at first, but a funny and energetic once you get know him. Eric enjoys playing basketball and running track and has been involved with the school basketball and track teams in the past. He also enjoys riding his bike and playing video games.
Eric enjoys one on one attention from adults. Eric does well in school and reports that sometimes he likes school and sometimes he does not. He likes to cook and would like to to be a chef when he grows up. Eric is really looking forward to finding a family who will support him and provide him with a permanent home. He has a strong bond with members of his previous adoptive family and hopes to find a family who will allow him to continue contact with them.
Fred - Age: 17
Frederick, who likes to be called Fred, is a very polite young man. He can be a little shy, but warms up quickly to friendly people. Fred has very good manners and will often open doors for people. He is also respectful when addressing elders.
After graduating from high school, Fred wants to attend college. He likes to lift weights to relieve stress, loves fast cars and is mechanically inclined. Fred would like to find a father with the same interests to help him restore a 1967 Ford Mustang.
Currently, Fred plays football for his school team as the wide receiver and tight end. Fred has also become very good at playing pool and enjoys being in pool tournaments with his friends. He is very excited about being adopted and has played an active role in his recruitment for a forever family.
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