Major Fistula Fundraiser in Washington, DC set for Dec 10

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The Washington, DC area Tesfa Ineste Committee presents a special annual Fistula Fundraiser Chaired by:

Liya Kebede, renowned supermodel and Goodwill Ambassador for World Health Organization
Kassy Kebede, Chairman of the Fistula Foundation Board of Directors

Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Crystal Gateway Marriott * 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway * Arlington, VA

The program will feature guest speakers, awards to individuals who have contributed toward the betterment of women’s health, a short film and entertainment.

Invited Guests: Congressman Michael Honda
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
Congressman Christopher Smith

Guest Speakers: Dr. Marcella Roenneburg
Dr. Lekidelu Taddesse-Heath
Ms. Mary Calvert
Ms. Betsy Pisik
Ms. Yabsera Markos

Awardees:

  • Dr. Bogalech Gebre
  • Dr. Marcella Roenneburg
  • Ms. Lisa Russell
  • Ms. Meseret Defar
Individual ticket: $30 Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Sponsor: $1,000 (10 seats, plus ad and recognition in program book , etc.)

* A project of the Fistula Foundation to raise funds to build the Harrar Hamlin Fistula
Center, a mini-hospital in the City of Harrar in Ethiopia.

For more information: e-mail to: tesfaineste_dc@fistulafoundation.org
visit : www.fistulafoundation.org/tesfa

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