Young professionals have joined local design team, Studio-220, to spearhead a city-wide initiative to benefit the children of Iraq. Over the past two years, local press have followed the touching story of young Iraqi boy, Abdul Hakeem, who was severely injured when an American air-raid hit his home in Fallujah. In 2005, NMV learned of Abdul and began reaching out to local philanthropists and hospitals to fund his much needed medical support. In 2006, Abdul was brought to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to receive a prosthetic eye and reconstructive face surgery. He is now back in Pittsburgh to complete the final stage of his treatment.

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Abdul Hakeem is returning to Pittsburgh for follow-up medical care. He’ll
be arriving later this month. The community is looking forward to renewing ties with Hakeem and his father.

Abdul Hakeem returns to Pittsburgh for follow-up medical care! Check out this video about his return narrated by David Arquette.