No More Victims

Portland Maine

Doug Rogers and Susi EggenbergerThe Portland community is working to help 5-year-old Noora, who was shot in the head On October 23rd 2006 by a U.S. sniper. The American was shooting towards Noora’s father’s car from a rooftop. Noora suffered the loss of tissue from her skull on the left side of her head and her forehead. Her bones were exposed and dead bone matter was removed; skin was transferred from her thighs to her head. She still needs multiple surgeries that she cannot get in Iraq. We are looking for assistance of a plastic surgeon in Southern Maine. Noora and her father are waiting in Bagdad for the word that medical care has been secured. If you can help, please contact the Portland, ME chapter of No More Victims directly. Email: seggenberger@verizon.net.

Portland Maine's Latest Posts/Updates

Nora Arrives

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 | Posted by Susi and Doug

Hi Everyone,

Nora with Cole MillerWe’ve had a moment to catch our breaths and wanted to send out a quick update to let those of you, who haven’t heard, know that Nora and Afef arrived in Portland on Thursday afternoon without a hitch and have been quickly and fluidly adjusting to their new home at the Ronald McDonald House. Nora is absolutely delightful, full of energy and an abundance of smiles. She is constantly engaging us in Arabic, no doubt with hopes that if she just keeps speaking we are bound to eventually understand her language! Afef (a delight himself!) actually speaks quite a bit of English and has made significant improvements even in the past couple of days.

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Fundraisers for Nora

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 | 

Woodsford Congregational Church in Portland, Maine recently held a successful fundraiser they called “An Evening for Nora”.  Middle Eastern cuisine was served, there was music and dancing, and a wonderful time was had by all as the community came together in an effort to help little Nora.

Getting Ready for Nora

Thursday, March 13th, 2008 | 

“Project Nora” is now in full swing and moving along as planned. We were honored to have Cole Miller (Founder) and Ann Cothran (National Community Coordinator) here in the Portland area, this past week, to speak at several locations. Many thanks to all of you who were able to attend one of the speaking engagements which were graciously hosted by Bowdoin College, Kennebunk Rotary, Kennebunk Unitarian Church and Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland. The purpose of the speaking engagements was to educate the community on the mission of No More Victims and to stimulate the community’s involvement in “Project Nora”, which is vital to its success.

From now until Nora and her father’s arrival this spring, our most pressing needs are donations and fundraising. If you live in the Portland or surrounding areas and are interested in making a donation, starting a fundraiser or assisting with a fundraiser, please contact one of the lead coordinators, Susi Eggenberger or Doug Rogers at 985-0234 or seggenberger@verizon.net. We are happy to assist you in any way we can and will be most grateful for any contribution you are able to give.