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FIVE-YEAR-OLD TEAMS UP WITH EFFORT TO DELIVER WINTER BOOTS TO ARMENIA'S CHILDREN
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Published: Wednesday June 20, 2012
Mia Dalbis (age 5) with the results of her birthday party.
White Lake Township, Mich. - A Barbie, a new shiny bike or perhaps
even a puppy...these are the types of gifts one would expect a four
year old to ask for on her fifth birthday. Not Mia!
This Michigan based young lady can teach many of us about the spirit
of giving. She decided that for her fifth birthday, she wanted all
of her friends and family to come to her party and bring a new pair
of winter boots for needy children in Armenia.
"I saw a little girl on TV that decided to deliver boots to an
orphanage. I thought maybe I could do that because we both have lots
of stuff already," said Mia.
Her mom, Debbie Dalbis, contacted the Detroit Chapter of share-a-pair,
a project of The Paros Foundation to see if Mia's wish could be
fulfilled and the boots that she was aiming to collect actually get
onto the feet of needy children in Armenia. On May 19, family and
friends gathered to celebrate Mia's 5th birthday. The net result is
this special five year-old's wish came true. This winter, almost 200
children (that is 400 feet!) will have warm and dry feet thanks to
Mia's selflessness, her mom's commitment to her community, and the
generosity of Mia's family and friends.
"Mia is an incredible little girl and with the support of her family,
has done an incredible thing. " Said Peter Abajian, Executive Director
of The Paros Foundation. "We will ship these new boots to Armenia
and distribute them to vulnerable children this fall so they can wear
the boots this winter."
Share-a-pair has distributed more than 12,600 pairs of shoes to
vulnerable children in Armenia. Distributions will continue through
the month of July during a regional distribution campaign, during
which an additional 12,200 pair will put on the feet of children in
need. Share-a-pair was started in 2010 with a fixed goal of collecting
and distributing 1,000 pairs for Armenia's children. It has since met
the initial goal and has grown into a substantial humanitarian effort.
Formally launched in 2006, The Paros Foundation's goal is to develop
high-quality, high-integrity non-governmental organizations in
Armenia by providing guidance and needed resources. This includes
providing inspiring office space; free of charge, to three of the
six organizations The Foundation works with in Armenia. To honor
the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, The Paros Foundation
launched The Paros 100 for 100, Projects for Prosperity program to
implement 100 special projects, to help grow Armenia stronger and
improve the lives of her people. For more information on The Paros
Foundation or the Paros 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity visit
www.paros-foundation.org/paros100.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-06-20-five-year-old-teams-up-with-effort-to-deliver-winter-boots-to-armenia-s-children-
Published: Wednesday June 20, 2012
Mia Dalbis (age 5) with the results of her birthday party.
White Lake Township, Mich. - A Barbie, a new shiny bike or perhaps
even a puppy...these are the types of gifts one would expect a four
year old to ask for on her fifth birthday. Not Mia!
This Michigan based young lady can teach many of us about the spirit
of giving. She decided that for her fifth birthday, she wanted all
of her friends and family to come to her party and bring a new pair
of winter boots for needy children in Armenia.
"I saw a little girl on TV that decided to deliver boots to an
orphanage. I thought maybe I could do that because we both have lots
of stuff already," said Mia.
Her mom, Debbie Dalbis, contacted the Detroit Chapter of share-a-pair,
a project of The Paros Foundation to see if Mia's wish could be
fulfilled and the boots that she was aiming to collect actually get
onto the feet of needy children in Armenia. On May 19, family and
friends gathered to celebrate Mia's 5th birthday. The net result is
this special five year-old's wish came true. This winter, almost 200
children (that is 400 feet!) will have warm and dry feet thanks to
Mia's selflessness, her mom's commitment to her community, and the
generosity of Mia's family and friends.
"Mia is an incredible little girl and with the support of her family,
has done an incredible thing. " Said Peter Abajian, Executive Director
of The Paros Foundation. "We will ship these new boots to Armenia
and distribute them to vulnerable children this fall so they can wear
the boots this winter."
Share-a-pair has distributed more than 12,600 pairs of shoes to
vulnerable children in Armenia. Distributions will continue through
the month of July during a regional distribution campaign, during
which an additional 12,200 pair will put on the feet of children in
need. Share-a-pair was started in 2010 with a fixed goal of collecting
and distributing 1,000 pairs for Armenia's children. It has since met
the initial goal and has grown into a substantial humanitarian effort.
Formally launched in 2006, The Paros Foundation's goal is to develop
high-quality, high-integrity non-governmental organizations in
Armenia by providing guidance and needed resources. This includes
providing inspiring office space; free of charge, to three of the
six organizations The Foundation works with in Armenia. To honor
the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, The Paros Foundation
launched The Paros 100 for 100, Projects for Prosperity program to
implement 100 special projects, to help grow Armenia stronger and
improve the lives of her people. For more information on The Paros
Foundation or the Paros 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity visit
www.paros-foundation.org/paros100.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress