Upcoming Events
Sausalito, Cali.
When: February 20, 2008, 6:30pm
Where: Sausalito Cruising Club, On Bridgeway, foot of Napa Street in Sausalito
NMV founder Cole Miller will share his work, including documentary footage, with the Ruth Group at the Cruising Club in Sausalito, and discuss how the Bay Area community can sponsor a child who could benefit by local medical assistance.
Portland, Oregon
When: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 7 pm
What: A multimedia presentation by activist, poet and author David Smith-Ferri
Where: First Unitarian Church, SW 12th and Salmon in Portland
Activist, poet and author of Battlefield without Borders, David Smith-Ferri will present poetry, stories and slides from trips to Iraq and Jordan. Smith-Ferri's work brings the Iraqi people into our presence, focusing on both the human cost of the invasion/occupation and the effort by Iraqi people to resist its traumatic effects.
Free admission, refreshments, sales of poetry books to benefit No More Victims
For more information 503.234.3501 | Download PDF Flyer!
Chico, Cali. (Three Events)
When: Sunday, March 2, 2008, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Where:Chico Women's Club, 592 East 3rd Street
Tickets: $35 adults/$25 students
An Indian/Pakistani dinner will be prepared by the women from the Islamic Center of Chico. The women will also put on a fashion show of apparel worn by women in various countries and a silent auction of several of the outfits as well as several other items. Cole Miller of No More Victims is the guest speaker. Rabina Khan will also speak regarding violence against women in Pakistan.
Also... Cole Miller Lectures
When: Monday, March 3, 2008, 12 Noon - 1pm
Where: Chico City Council Chambers, 421 Main Street
No fee - open to the public
And...
Monday March 3, 2008, 7pm
California State University Chico
Ayers Room 106 (awaiting confirmation from University on room location)
No fee - open to the public
Asheville, North Carolina
When: Friday, March 14th at 7pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville
What: Social Justice Movie Night
This event heralds a week marking the 5th anniversary of the Iraq War.
The first short film, Caught in the Crossfire, covers what happened in Fallujah back in 2004. It is a rare and shattering glimpse into the true devastation of this war & occupation upon the civilian population. It will be followed by a presentation by Ann Cothran of No More Victims and a showing of their outreach video. She will also show a short film called Salee's Story, which tells of Salee, an Iraqi girl injured in a US missile strike in November 2006. This will then be followed by a presentation on the work of No More Victims, which brought Salee to Greenville, South Carolina for medical care and prosthetics. Ann Cothran will also show a video of the time Salee spent in Greenville and how that visit impacted the people who interacted with her.
An Asheville group of No More Victims is currently raising funds for Salee's sister Rusul, who was also injured in the same US missile strike. We hope to bring her to Greenville for medical treatment also.
A discussion will follow this presentation.
Admission free. Donations welcome.
For more information, contact Lew Patrie at 828-299-1242.
Nashville, Tenn.
When: April 18th at 6pm
Where: Rocketown
No More Victims benefit rock concert featuring numerous local bands. More info coming soon!
Cruces, New Mexico
Valentine's Day Benefit
When: February 14, 2008, 6pm to Midnight
Where:Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo Rd., Suite M, Las Cruces, NM 88001
The event will begin at 6:00 PM February 14 and conclude at midnight, with performances to include 3/5 HUMAN, Shahid Mustafa, Zealots of Anarchy, Starmaggot, The Horror From This House, Kultivation, Finnigan & The No Gooders, comedic stylings of Red and Paz, and more. Cole Miller, founder of No More Victims, and Ann Cothran, NMV National Community Coordinator, will appear as guest speakers. Admittance is free, however a five dollar donation is suggested and appreciated.
Press Release (PDF) | Flyer (Jpeg)
El Portal, Cali.
When: January 26, 2008 at 6:30pm
Where:El Portal Elementary Multipurpose Room, El Portal, Cali. (Located near Yosemite Nat'l Park)
Events include live music, a presentation by NMV director Cole Miller, blessing and refreshments
Free admission, donations accepted
For more info, email greatergood|att.net (replace | with @)
Mariposa, Cali.
When: January 27, 2008 at 5pm
Where:Sixth Street Cinema, Mariposa, Cali..
More details coming soon!
Chico, Cali.
When: January 13, 2008, 5-7PM
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, E. 5th Street & Flume
Dinner by Ali Sarsour plus a raffle and silent auction to help a teenage Iraqi girl obtain medical care, including a prosthetic eye
Minimum donation $10 per person, $5 for children
Call 893-1768 for more information
NMV Comes to Portland, OR for 2 Events
What: No More Victims founder, Cole Miller, and Ann Cothran, South Carolina organizer, will facilitate a gathering to prepare for the arrival in Portland of an Iraqi child injured in the Iraq War to receive treatment. Come and see how you can help!!!
When: Saturday, December 8, 2007, 6 pm
Where: First Unitarian Church
1101 SW 12th Ave. Portland, OR
AND
When: Friday Dec. 7 at 7 pm
Where: Lincoln St. Methodist Church
5145 SE Lincoln Street Portland
Plus: Inspiring video showing how other US communities have welcomed and cared for injured Iraqi children and organized to end this war. And Middle Eastern delicacies from Hoda s Restaurant
More: 503/234-3501
Boston College Chapter Presents
"The Human Cost of War"
A Panel Discussion of the Impact Modern Conflict has on Everyday Civilians
Featured Panelists:
Fr. Raymond Helmick
Michael Chapman
Paul Marcus
Sandra Sandiford Young
Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 7pm
Walsh Hall, 7th Floor, Boston College
Middle Eastern cuisine will be served for a suggested donation of $5. All proceeds will benefit No More Victims
Co-sponsored by Amnesty International, No More Victims BC Chapter, AID, and the office of Residential Life.
For more info, email daileybr (@bc.edu).
You Are Invited to Two Upcoming Special Events
in the Los Angeles area
Meet Salee Allawe & Cole Miller
Salee is a beautiful 10-year old Iraqi girl who lost both of her legs when a U.S. bomb landed in her front yard as she was playing hopscotch, killing her 13-year old brother Akream and her good friend. Cole brought Salee to the United States to receive medical treatment. Salee's father Hussein Allawee, will also be at this event.
Saturday, October 13th
St. Matthias Church
7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier
Meet and Greet at 6:00 PM
Program Starts at 7:00 PM
Musical Entertainment
Many Peace Organizations Represented
Refreshments will be served
$10.00 Suggested Donation
No one will be turned away for lack of funds
Proceeds will go to NO MORE VICTIMS
For Further Information Call: 562-698-9154 or 562-201-6160
Sunday, October 14th
Frank, Jane & Emily Dorrel's in Culver City
3967 Shedd Terrace (aka Lauren Lane), Culver City
Gather at 6:00 PM
Program will Start at 7:00 PM
$15-25 Suggested Donation at the Door
Finger Foods, Drinks and Desserts will be Served
To RSVP or for Directions call: 310-838-8131
Email: Fdorrel (at) Addictedtowar.com or fdorrel (at) sbcglobal.net
Proceeds will go to NO MORE VICTIMS
On Wednesday, September 19, 2007, Asheville, North Carolina will host Salee and her father for a potluck, presentation and vigil. These events will happen on the day that marks 4 ½ years of US occupation of Iraq. Salee and her father have seen the worst that America has to offer, I hope that Asheville will show them our better side and let them know that many Americans do not support their government’s decisions. There is no charge for these events, but we will do fundraising during the events for No More Victims. Please join us in making them welcome in Asheville.
Potluck - 5:30 PM at First Congregational Church on Oak Street in downtown Asheville. Please bring utensils and plates and a vegetarian dish to share.
Presentation – 6:30 PM at First Congregational Church on Oak Street in downtown Asheville. Cole Miller, director of No More Victims will speak and hold a short program.
Vigil – 8 PM at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville
For questions or for more information, please call the Peace Line at 828-271-0022. These events are sponsored by the WNC Peace Coalition and First Congregational Church of Asheville.
Journey of Hope and Healing:
Walking to Rebuild Abdul Hakeem’s Home
When a mortar bomb hit Abdul Hakeem’s family home in Fallujah two years ago, the house was virtually destroyed and they lost most of their furniture. His father and brothers were able to get the materials together to rebuild one-fourth of what they had, and that is where Abdul Hakeem’s mother and 8 siblings are living now. They estimate that the cost of materials to rebuild the rest of their home will be about $10,000, and the labor will be done by the family with Abdul Hakeem’s help. In the bombing, Abdul Hakeem’s mother was also injured, losing her unborn child. She received treatment in Iraq, but is still in need of a $2,000 surgery to give support to her damaged abdominal wall.
Pittsburgh has shown tremendous support and compassion to Abdul Hakeem and his family, from the doctors and hospitals that have volunteered their services to the families who have warmly welcomed them. We will continue to support them as they return to Iraq in the coming months. In the Journey of Healing and Hope, starting and ending at The Islamic Center (4100 Bigelow Blvd), we will walk through Oakland, experiencing on our way the journey that Abdul Hakeem and his father have made. As we learn about their journey to Pittsburgh, we support them as they look forward to the next journey, the journey back to Fallujah and the home and family that awaits them. Please join us in this important endeavor by walking with us or by giving as you are able to help this amazing, resilient family rebuild their home and their lives.
Date: Sunday, July 9, 2006
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Place: The Islamic Center, 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Oakland
To register, send an email with your name and phone number to: abdulhakeemwalk@yahoo.com
Each person who walks is encouraged to ask for sponsorship from their friends, family, and community.
You can get involved by:
- Walking and inviting others to sponsor you.
- Making a tax-deductible contribution to Abdul Hakeem and his family.
- Making an announcement to your community, organization, or church.
- Passing out fliers and inviting your community to walk with us (printed fliers will be available the beginning of June. Please let us know soon approximately how many you need. To download the flyer, Click Here).
For more information, or to request fliers, contact Maria Roberts: abdulhakeemwalk@yahoo.com
To learn more about Abdul Hakeem’s journey, see this audio-visual photo journal from the San Jose Mercury News. Other media coverage is available from the No More Victims Homepage.
If you’d like to contribute, but are unable to walk, send checks to:
Maria Roberts, Legal Department
5 Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Make checks payable to No More Victims/IHC, subject line “Abdul Hakeem’s Home.”