Dear Friend,

 

The season of giving is now upon us and we wish you and your family the best during this special time of the year. As you consider which gifts to buy for your friends and family, we hope you remember a child who is waiting for your help, a child you can sponsor on our Emergency Child Waiting List. This list is updated monthly with children who are living in emergency situations and need immediate help. A gift as low as $20 a month will help a child and his or her family. Below, read about Mobina,a child currently waiting for your gift.

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Mobina's Story

Mobina is an extremely bright ten year old girl who lives in the city of Amol. She has a GPA of 20 out of 20 possible points. Mobina's father passed away due to a heart attack. Because Mobina's mother was her father's second wife, his estate went to his first family by law. This left Mobina and her mother with no choice but to live with her grandmother.Mobina's grandmother is frail and does not have much support for the family. They need your help to survive. Please consider sponsoring Mobina today to help her have a successful life and future.

Sponsor Mobina today (type in file #R1602)

 

 

 

 

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Healing Fereshteh

 

Fereshteh, living with her rather large family of seven, is a first grade elementary school student in Kahriz, one of the villages of Kermanshah. Fereshteh's family, whose financial situation does not even meet their vital needs, lives in a worn-out shelter with minimal resources. Two years ago, due to the carelessness of a group of children, she experienced severe burns on her face and both hands, making their living condition twice as difficult. After becoming informed about Fereshteh's condition, Child Foundation of Iran called for help for healing Fereshteh's burns. Fortunately, their call was answered by numerous positive responses. The Medical Commission in the School of Medicine of the University of Tehran met with distinguished professors of surgery and Fereshteh, along with her family, headed toward Tehran. After a short while, the first stage of surgery was carried out on Fereshteh's hand, which fortunately had a positive result and do ubled Fereshteh's hope for gaining back her health and her face. With assistance from philanthropic supporters residing abroad, different stages of surgery are being continued and Fereshteh will be ready to attend class at the beginning of the school year.

 

Successful Recent Events

Child Foundation Presentations

On October 25 2009, a Child Foundation member held a presentation at the Empowered Women United Meeting in Encino, CA. During this half-hour presentation, Child Foundation's history, goals, and mission were discussed and the ways people could help children in need were presented. Attendees had a chance to ask questions and volunteers assisted the audience in sponsoring four children. Child Foundation will also have a booth at the Empowered Women United Trade show on Sun Dec 6th. Child Foundation is proud to support girls and young women through sponsorship, more than 60% of sponsored children are girls.

As a result of the recent CF presentation at the Association of Iranian American Professionals in San Diego, a group of volunteers have gathered to initiate activities to benefit Child Foundation. In their Oct 22nd meeting, volunteers have started planning for future fundraising events. These activities are in collaborations with the Los Angeles and Orange County team of volunteers. Child Foundation thanks Dr. Arsalan Dadkhah and Mr. Ali Bafandeh for taking charge to gather the group and congratulates the San Diego team of volunteers for their work.

Halloween Party to benefit Child Foundation

On October 30 2009, Child Foundation volunteer held a Halloween party to benefit Child Foundation at CalTech in Pasadena, CA. A total of $614 was raised from this event. Thanks to volunteer Siavash Gholami for arranging this fundraising event.

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Upcoming Events

Join us for these upcoming events:

 

November 17, 2009- Portland, OR

 

7:00-9:00 PM - Music Concert atBeaverton High School Auditorium: 13000 SW 2nd Street, Beaverton OR 97005.

 

Tickets are donation only and available at the door.For more information email Babak Seyed Shakeri at babakseyedshakeri@hotmail.com

 

November 22, 2009- Beverly Hills, CA
12:00-4:00 PM - Universal Children's Day (UCD) Celebration, held at Camden House Restaurant, 430 N. Camden Drive

 

The United Nations Universal Children's Day, which was established in 1954, is celebrated in November each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. Enjoy a four course lunch buffet, gifts, face painting and special entertainment for children, live music and surprise guests.

 

UCD Tickets are $40 for Adults and $10 for children.

 

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