Stand by your son: The story of Lopez Lomong’s mom
Any mom would be proud to see her son compete in the Olympic Games, but for the woman who adopted Lopez Lomong, a Lost Boy of Sudan, she has more to be proud of.
Any mom would be proud to see her son compete in the Olympic Games, but for the woman who adopted Lopez Lomong, a Lost Boy of Sudan, she has more to be proud of.
World Vision photographer Jon Warren traveled to Flagstaff, Arizona, to spend a day with former lost boy of Sudan, Lopez Lomong, before he left to compete in London. See what a day looks like for Lopez as he trains for the Olympics.
Born in war-torn South Sudan, Lopez Lomong was kidnapped by rebel soldiers at the age of 6 with two foreseeable futures: being forced to kill as a child soldier, or being killed himself. Hear from him about the day of his abduction.
Lopez Lomong, Olympian and South Sudan native, is partnering with World Vision to bring help and hope to children and families in his home country who continue to struggle one year after the celebration of its independence. Read the story of Lopez, and let us know your thoughts!