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In today’s society people like to only see what they want to. Honestly, everyone is willing to help if they would just open their eyes. All of this is stoppable. I just want to help the ones who need it more than anyone. Charity is an amazing thing. All I want is for kids just like me to have the same opportunities that I do everyday. Every child deserves a sun rise.
Beth DeLap, No More Victims volunteer, friend, and author from Asheville, North Carolina has written this wonderful and entertaining parody on CS Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”. DeLap’s book takes place in modern-day Iraq and provides an insightful read as we view the human tragedy of the war in Iraq through the eyes of American children. Adults will love the satire, the political innuendo, and the beauty, tragedy and humor in this book. Everyone will fall in love with the characters, both American and Iraqi, the heroes and heroines. The imagery, imagination and message will stay with you long after you put this one down (and you won’t put it down ’til you finish reading!) The author has taken the beauty of CS Lewis’ words, made the story her own, and given us a book that will make us laugh, cry, THINK, and hopefully, move us to act toward a world of Peace. 
All proceeds from the purchase of Beth’s book will go to the work of No More Victims. So please, go to http://www.lulu.com/content/4758717 and buy your copy today!
Thank you for helping the war-injured children of Iraq and Afghanistan.
After fundraising for Salee, I never imagined actually getting the chance to meet her and the founders of NMV. Last weekend, that all changed. Meeting Salee for the first time was as if I was meeting my long lost sister. I already had all this love and admiration for her, and I hadn’t even met her yet. As the day went on, all that love just grew. Having the opportunity to actually meet the young woman that I was actually helping was amazing. Seeing first hand, that one single person can actually make a difference in the world, has put everything in new perspective. Meeting Ann and Cole was amazing as well. NMV is doing such a great thing for our world, and I am honored to be a part of this movement.
Salee Allawe arrived in Greenville on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 for a new pair of legs. Here she greets prostheticist and good friend, Ed Skewes, prior to her first appointment at Greenville’s Shriners Hospital. (Visit Greenville Online to see a slideshow covering Salee’s first day of treatment.)
Many thanks to Ed Skewes, Dr. Jon Davids, Dr. David Westberry, and the wonderful staff at Shriners who’ve welcomed her once again into their care. Also, thanks to Bill Sorochak, Marsha Smith, and everyone at the Greenville Ronald McDonald House who’ve also opened their arms and hearts to Salee and her father. We are also grateful to Salee and Abu Ali’s many friends in the Greenville area who have showered them with affection and hospitality since their arrival.
WE DID IT!
We survived. Just barely (for me at least) - it was freakin HOT!!!! The first photo is of the nuclear reactors (no longer in use) that were just on the other side of the lake we swam in (more on that later). I was obsessed with taking pictures of them - popping up out of the fields of grapes. It’s been so long since I’ve seen one that they were kind of like an exhibit. Photo 2 is Sarah flying past Mike on her way back for the run. Photo 3 of me on my bike looks like I am barely moving - which I guess at that point I was… Photo 4 is the kids and Sarah helping me get to the finish line. This was after Sarah had finished 10 minutes prior and came back to boost me up! It was so nice to see her come back on the trail. And it was really fun to run with the kids - they were quite the inspiration in the final throes of the day. And the final photo is the happy women who now get to relax and refuel!
Salee Allawe will be coming to Los Angeles for follow up prosthetics treatment at Shriners Hospital.
She has outgrown her first pair of prosthetic legs, which she received at Shriners Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. We are grateful to Shriners for providing her continuing treatment in Los Angeles.
Salee and her father are presently in Amman, Jordan. Please check back for updates and events during Salee’s visit to Los Angeles.
July, 2009
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to fill you in on how Noora and Afef are adjusting now that they’re back home. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to “webcam” with them yet, due to a combination of electricity and computer problems in Iraq, but we’re not giving up hope. We have been able to speak with them numerous times on the phone, however, the most recent time yesterday afternoon.
We are racing for Naba. There is a handful of women from the Merced and Mariposa County communities that have joined together to raise funds for this wonderful little girl. 
She has such a struggle to face every single day that is hard to fathom, but we want her to know that there are people in the world – in America of all places – that care for her and wish her nothing but peace.
What Motivates You? The Little Purple Dot.
My training partner, Sarah, and I, have been riding our road bikes (mine is borrowed from my very generous friend Anne) for 2 months now, and have seen great improvements in our ability to ‘go the distance’. This last Sunday, we rode 20.5 miles! This includes 3 ‘holy moly!’ hills that I never thought I could do.
As I was pedaling along, quite far behind Sarah (I don’t know how she just keeps going!), I was thinking about what motivates me. The first, of course, was Naba. She is an innocent, and I wish nothing more than for her to have happiness in this life. Quite a feat at this point, I am sure.
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The weekend of May 16 and 17th, Lexi sold her bracelets during her sister’s surfing competition. Younger brother Tristan helped out by showing people the photo of Salee and helping to collect the donations. Lexi raised over $100 for Salee selling her bracelets for $2 each, and said that there were a lot of people who wanted to help with her project, which is wonderful! Lexi’s planning further fundraisers and has ideas for a bigger fundraiser when Salee and her father are in the States. Great job, Lexi and Tristan!!!
