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<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Trebuchet MS">I received this message from <STRONG>Emily
Rusca . </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Trebuchet MS"><STRONG>She works with the
</STRONG><A href="ayusa.org/department-state-grants/yes">YES Program</A>, a US
State Department Scholarship program for students from 40 countries with
significant Muslim populations. <STRONG> She states,
</STRONG>"</FONT><FONT size=2 face="Trebuchet MS">I am writing because I am
currently working to identify a host family for one of our students that will be
on-program next year, Trokon, who is blind. Trokon is a bright and kind 16-year
old boy from Liberia, and we’re hoping to find the right home and school for
him.<o:p></o:p> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Trebuchet MS">I would like to place him with a family in
or around Greeley/Denver or Colorado Springs. We have a local staff
person, Angela Goetz, who lives in Greeley and who is very eager to work with
Trokon and his host family over the course of this next year."</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Trebuchet MS"><FONT face=Arial>I am pasting a flier that
Ms. russca sent me about this young man. as well as her contact
information and the information of the west regional person
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Please contact these persons if
interested.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Also share this information with others who may be
interested.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The flier and the contact information will be
before my signature.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Flier:</FONT></DIV>
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<P>Disclaimer: This is a photo of a previous Ayusa YES
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<P>Trokon is a kind and thoughtful individual, often involved with his church
community for social outings when not occupied with school or studies. He loves
to sing. Trokon has gone to a boarding school for the blind and would love the
opportunity to study with other blind students again. He believes this
environment will provide him with great tools, resources, and encouragement to
excel. He feels very strongly about getting a good education despite his
disability and looks to others with disabilities that have made great strides
and contributions in more developed countries. Trokon intends on improving his
English and to develop his faculties in order to help his country and fellow
Liberians.</P>
<P>Trokon looks forward to becoming an active participant in his host family,
and knows that they will love and guide him through his experience in the U.S.
He also hopes to play soccer and learn instruments, and participate in community
service. Trokon loves to explore and try out new adventures!</P>
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<P>Trokon suffers from blindness.</P>
<P>He loves to learn, and is eager to take advantage of resources in the US to
learn as much as possible.</P>
<P>Trokon is Christian, and hopes to be active in his church community while in
the US</P>
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<P>• Two of his favorite pastimes are singing and soccer</P>
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<P>For more information on hosting TROKON visit ayusa.org or call us at 1 800
288 1221</P></B></FONT></FONT><FONT color=#ffffff size=7><FONT color=#ffffff
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Contact information:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Emily
Rusca<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">YES Grant
Program Coordinator, Ayusa International<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">415-434-5529<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><A
href="mailto:erusca@ayusa.org">erusca@ayusa.org</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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regional </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Cathy
Galli-Vaneveld<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Western
Regional Manager, Ayusa International<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">925-957-0706<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><A
href="mailto:cgalli-vaneveld@ayusa.org">cgalli-vaneveld@ayusa.org</A>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Have a blessed
day.<BR>Blessings,<BR>Always,<BR>Melissa and Pj<BR>Every accomplishment starts
with the decision to try.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>