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In 2006 Salee Allawe, a nine-year-old Iraqi child, had both legs blown off by a misguided American missile that struck outside her home where she was playing. This tragedy came to the attention of Cole Miller and the No More Victims team, who were able to bring her and her father to Greenville, South Carolina. There she received successful treatment and prosthetics fitting at Shriners Hospital in July of 2007. For the full, touching story see:
http://nomorevictims.org/salee.php.
In Fall 2009 NMV brought her back to the United States from Baghdad for her first bi-annual refitting of new artificial legs. This process will need to be repeated every two years, for as long as Salee continues to grow.
Salee’s case is a typical proof of concept for the work Healing Children of Conflict will continue to take on. However, it is also special. A charming and dynamic young person, Salee has become a wonderful example of the No More Victims’ advocacy and a model for our growing organization. Moreover, she and her father have become effective ambassadors from the people of Iraq to the people of America—from one community to another.
Inspired by her story, Healing Children of Conflict began our work by helping defray the expenses of Salee’s most recent prosthetic refitting. In the fall of 2009 we contributed $4000 toward No More Victims’ costs for Salee’s 2009 round of medical care in Los Angeles.
http://nomorevictims.org/salee.php.
In Fall 2009 NMV brought her back to the United States from Baghdad for her first bi-annual refitting of new artificial legs. This process will need to be repeated every two years, for as long as Salee continues to grow.
Salee’s case is a typical proof of concept for the work Healing Children of Conflict will continue to take on. However, it is also special. A charming and dynamic young person, Salee has become a wonderful example of the No More Victims’ advocacy and a model for our growing organization. Moreover, she and her father have become effective ambassadors from the people of Iraq to the people of America—from one community to another.
Inspired by her story, Healing Children of Conflict began our work by helping defray the expenses of Salee’s most recent prosthetic refitting. In the fall of 2009 we contributed $4000 toward No More Victims’ costs for Salee’s 2009 round of medical care in Los Angeles.
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BENEFIT FOR SALEE
All proceeds from our November 5, 2009, event in Grand Rapids supported Salee’s ongoing medical treatment. A recap is available on the Past Events page.
Head over the the Help section to learn about ways to use your skills as part of our inclusive and passionate team of volunteers.
ABOUT US
Want to know more? Get the details on our mission and partners in the About section.
BENEFIT FOR SALEE
All proceeds from our November 5, 2009, event in Grand Rapids supported Salee’s ongoing medical treatment. A recap is available on the Past Events page.
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© 2010 Healing Children of Conflict. All rights reserved.
Images courtesy of Cole and Ann Miller. Used by permission.