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ADOPTED. EMPOWERED. INSPIRED.

SAMARITAS AMBASSADOR ERNEST HAUSMANN

AND HIS JOURNEY TO CHANGE LIVES

When Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann runs onto the field, the energy is
electric — but his story began far from the roar of 100,000 fans. Born in Uganda
and adopted into a Nebraska family as a child, Ernest’s journey has always been
defined by resilience, faith, and gratitude. He doesn’t see adoption as a rescue
story — it’s a story of rebirth. “Adoption has done so many amazing things in my
life,” he often says, “and it’s given me a new way to see the world.”

That perspective now fuels a mission larger than football. As an Adoption
Ambassador with Samaritas, one of Michigan’s leading human service agencies,
Ernest is lending his voice and his heart to children still waiting for families of
their own. For him, the partnership is more than a cause —it’s a calling. He
knows what it feels like to be given a chance, and he’s determined to pass that
forward. Through speaking engagements, campus outreach, and his growing
platform, he reminds others that every child deserves to be seen, chosen, and
loved.

Life Beneath the Well
But Ernest’s story doesn’t stop there. With his
Foundation
, he’s turning compassion into action — drilling wells and
delivering clean water to communities across Uganda. On a recent
trip, he watched as children filled their hands from a fresh stream,
their laughter echoing the same hope that carried him across an
ocean years ago.

Ernest Hausmann’s life is a full-circle testament to what love —
and purpose — can do. From adoption to advocacy, from the gridiron
to the villages of Uganda, he stands as proof that one life, when
guided by gratitude, can ripple outward and change the world.

Every child deserves a story like Ernest’s — one built on love,
belonging, and possibility. If you’ve ever thought about opening
your heart and home, there’s no better time. Begin your
adoption journey today at LASadoption.org and change a life
forever — perhaps even your own. Support Samaritas mission of
creating forever families by giving today: Samaritas.org/Donate.