A Young Life Saved
I am glad to share the great news of four-month-old Fadi Essam [born with a hole in his heart]. With your support, and the support of Children In Need International (CINI), Little Fadi landed in Amman on Monday (5 May). Yesterday he had his cardiac echo test done, and today he has just finished undergoing cardiac surgery. A smashing success!
Thanks to Marikay, Dr. Khaled S., and Dr. Khoury and all of those working backstage!
God bless all of you!
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Samir Johna, MD, FACS
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Dr. Samir Johna is a member of the Board of Directors of the Assyrian Aid Society of America. Medical services were provided gratis by Children In Need International. Transporation costs were paid by the Medical Transport Fund, a project of the Assyrian Aid Society of America established and funded through the generosity of Mr. Albert Davidoo of Encino, California.
AAS-A Directors Travel to Iraq
AAS-A Directors Sargon Shabbas and Youkie Khaninia are in the Homeland this month celebrating the Assyrian New Year, visiting family, and assessing the current situation and needs in Northern Iraq.
In addition to meeting with AAS-Iraq President Nappoleon Patto and his staff and volunteers, Shabbas and Khaninia will be visiting schools, medical facilities, and other AAS-Iraq projects.
All travel expenses are being paid completely and personally by Sargon Shabbas and Youkie Khaninia. No AAS-A funds whatsoever are being used for this trip.
Joining Sargon Shabbas and Youkie Khaninia on the trip are Henry Nadirsha, Charles Wanna, and Yonan Jasim of Phoenix, Arizona; Waylet Khann of Chicago, Illinois; and Albert Kiryakos of Modesto, California.
Click on any of these three images to view photographs from their trip.
Human Race Walkathon 2008
The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the Assyrian Aid Society of America is once again participating in the Human Race Walkathon. This is a benefit event in which thousands of people gather every year to support local charity organizations of their choice.
Through the wonderful support of the Assyrian community in the Bay Area, last year we had over 250 people who either participated or gave donations, enabling our chapter to raise a total of $16,500. This money provided for food, housing, medical and educational needs of the Assyrian people in our Homeland.
With your help we can make this year's Walkathon another successful and fun event.
You can participate in this great cause by either walking 5K on behalf of the AAS or making a pledge to sponsor our participants. National Semiconductor is again sponsoring our chapter this year and will match your donations. The Walkathon will start at 8:30 am on Saturday May 10th, 2008 at the beautiful Shoreline Park located on 1450 Amphitheater Parkway in Mountain View.
Your support is crucial in assisting our nation and preserving our cultural heritage in our beloved Bet-Nahrain.
If you would like to sponsor this event, please make your check payable to the Human Race and mail it to AAS-Santa Clara Valley Chapter, 369 Madison Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 by April 18th, 2008. Your donation is tax deductible.
For more information regarding the registration or making pledges, please contact Ramin Daniels at (408) 425-2147 (rdaniels@mtrinc.com), or Sargon Vardeh at (408) 768-0605.
Click on the Human Race Walkathon logo below to view and print the official registration form.
