On a serious note - if you haven't read my earlier post from today, please go read that one first - before you read this one. You'll understand why when you do...
I am enclosing the Task Force Phoenix website. I don't know how many of you will be interested in searching around this site, but if you do, you will find some articles, photos, biographies and so forth. My unit here falls under ARSIC-N, but may also be referred to as the 209th. There are some photos, but none of me... [www.taskforcephoenix.com]
Going back a few months I included a rather long but touching story about one of my Navy co-workers here that coordinated a very difficult heart surgery for the young son of one of the Local Nationals working on our base. Attached is a follow on email he sent:
Hello everyone,
As I enter the final quarter of my year long deployment, the intense feeling of gratitude I feel for all the help I received in the effort to save the two year old son of our Afghan carpenter, has not diminished one bit. I am thrilled to tell you all that Hibrahim, now more than five months out of his operation, is still improving every day. He now has full use of his right arm, once limp and numb because of lack of circulation, is gaining weight fast, and recently took his first steps.
Word about the help we were able to find for Hibrahim has spread through the local Afghan community. Many Afghans that I meet these days end up telling me all about a friend or family member who needs medical attention. As a result, I have identified two more children who can be helped by the International Children’s Heart Foundation..jpg)
The first is a two year old girl named Rashida. Rashida is actually Hibrahim’s cousin. The second is a boy somewhere between twelve and fourteen, and his name is Nassir. Nassir’s father is somewhat of a local celebrity; a Colonel in the Afghan Army who fought against the Soviets, and later against the Taliban with the Northern Alliance. (There is a small error on the web page that identifies both kids as boys, but I think they will correct that soon.) These are two kids who have a good chance with the surgical expertise available through the ICHF. All we need are the funds. Attached are a few photos of each. Hopefully, within a few months, I’ll be sending out ‘after’ photos.
We estimate $10,000 will be enough to cover the medical expenses to save these two kids. The link below is the website for the International Children’s Heart Foundation. On the front page you will find a link with my name and photo. Clicking the link near my photo will take you to a page with photos of each child. Click “make a donation” to if you wish to contribute. As before, it will help the foundation if you are sure to specify where you want your donation to go. To do this, make a note in the comments section.
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Remember, forwarding the email to anyone who might wish to donate is just as helpful as making a donation yourself. Thank you to everyone for your amazing effort last time with Hibrahim, and thank you in advance for stepping up again this time
http://www.babyheart.org/
Jobe Galli
P.S. To all the military folks – The International Children’s Heart Foundation is one of the charities associated with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
As I enter the final quarter of my year long deployment, the intense feeling of gratitude I feel for all the help I received in the effort to save the two year old son of our Afghan carpenter, has not diminished one bit. I am thrilled to tell you all that Hibrahim, now more than five months out of his operation, is still improving every day. He now has full use of his right arm, once limp and numb because of lack of circulation, is gaining weight fast, and recently took his first steps.
Word about the help we were able to find for Hibrahim has spread through the local Afghan community. Many Afghans that I meet these days end up telling me all about a friend or family member who needs medical attention. As a result, I have identified two more children who can be helped by the International Children’s Heart Foundation.
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The first is a two year old girl named Rashida. Rashida is actually Hibrahim’s cousin. The second is a boy somewhere between twelve and fourteen, and his name is Nassir. Nassir’s father is somewhat of a local celebrity; a Colonel in the Afghan Army who fought against the Soviets, and later against the Taliban with the Northern Alliance. (There is a small error on the web page that identifies both kids as boys, but I think they will correct that soon.) These are two kids who have a good chance with the surgical expertise available through the ICHF. All we need are the funds. Attached are a few photos of each. Hopefully, within a few months, I’ll be sending out ‘after’ photos.
We estimate $10,000 will be enough to cover the medical expenses to save these two kids. The link below is the website for the International Children’s Heart Foundation. On the front page you will find a link with my name and photo. Clicking the link near my photo will take you to a page with photos of each child. Click “make a donation” to if you wish to contribute. As before, it will help the foundation if you are sure to specify where you want your donation to go. To do this, make a note in the comments section.
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Remember, forwarding the email to anyone who might wish to donate is just as helpful as making a donation yourself. Thank you to everyone for your amazing effort last time with Hibrahim, and thank you in advance for stepping up again this time
http://www.babyheart.org/
Jobe Galli
P.S. To all the military folks – The International Children’s Heart Foundation is one of the charities associated with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
I recently made a donation for these kids in the memory of a very close friend, Andrew Kure, who passed away last year. I know he would appreciate the gesture.
My donation pushed the total over $5K and we need to raise $10K to help these kids. Whether you can afford $5 or $500, every dollar helps. We appreciate your help. Thanks, in advance, for your support.
With love,
Michael
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