Petrova’s Promise is dedicated to improving the health and lives of disabled Russian orphans. The organization was founded by Kim Wepler after adopting three children from Russia and witnessing first hand the deplorable conditions disabled orphans endure. During her first trip to Russia, she fell in love with the people of Russia, especially the children, and made the decision to come back and help these children in some way. Kim decided to use her physical therapy expertise to improve the lives of these children. Petrova’s Promise is named after Kim’s first adopted daughter.
Over the past three years, Kim has purchased new or collected used leg and arm orthotics (braces), leg and arm prosthetics (artificial limbs), crutches, walkers, wheelchairs and other medical equipment. Kim has been to Russia four times during the past 2 years to deliver the medical equipment, fit children and create physical therapy programs for the disabled orphans of Russia. In the United States, when a child needs such equipment, either insurance or Medicaid covers the cost. There is no access to equipment for these children in Russia.
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