Sunday, May 17, 2009

WHATS NEW WITH MNA?


Al hamdulilah, it's been a very busy time this year. So much change and growth. It's envigorating and its exhausting. The MNA is growing, but at a slow pace. I am thankful that its

a bit slower now because it makes it a bit more manageable.


We won't be sponsoring the Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donor Program this year. Pity, we did such a good job last year at the MCA Muslim Unity Day. They tell me that the cost was too high. Well, perhaps we can sponsor the Red Cross this year. There is always some good deed waiting to happen.


Please remember to make a donation to the Islamic Scholarship Fund. It's a truly good way to make a difference in the life of a Muslim scholar who works with the community. Contact

650-995-6782.


There was a report today that there was a demise related to the Swine Flu in New York. We send condolences to the family and we pray that Allah will protect us all. It seems that Mexico City was a brisk outbreak that petered out quite quickly, but there are still reports of Swine Flu all over the world and US so we are not out of the Class 5 ranking from the WHO. You can do alot of education for family, friends, and colleagues by going to the WHO website and downloading the information there and printing it and sharing it. We never want to panic and over react, but we do always want to stress preparedness.


Chicago is reeling from the numbers of school children murdered this year. Their Police and Public Health Department need all the help they can get right now figuring out what spurred this increase and how they should respond. Take a moment and consider that there are children in this country living in deplorable conditions at home, and attend schools where there is no safety and very little education. Lets support the people of Chicago getting a fix on whatever is causing this problem. No doubt prayer will also help.


Thanks for Listening!

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