<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Please spread the word to family and friends living in Chicago Land: A fundraising event for Syrian and Palestinian Refugees. Thanks!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Hani Almadhoun, ANERA</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:anera@anera.org">anera@anera.org</a>></span><br><br><br>
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<p><span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:150%">It is my pleasure to personally invite you to </span><a style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:150%" href="http://anera.convio.net/site/R?i=tRVUMm_v56emgs8sTbxADw" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;text-decoration:underline"><strong>ANERA’s benefit comedy night</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:150%"> to support our work with refugees in Palestine and Lebanon. Renowned </span><strong style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:150%">Egyptian-American comedian Ahmed Ahmed </strong><span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:150%">will bring his hilarious stand-up show to Chicago for a night of both comedy and conscience. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"><span>Even in the darkest of times, humor has a remarkable capacity to shed light on our common humanity. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">In times of political uncertainty, many ask themselves: <strong>What can I do to make a difference? One thing you can do is come and laugh with us. </strong>Though this event will be lighthearted fun, we remain serious and committed to the marginalized communities that we serve. Your support and generosity enables us to continue this work. Can we count on you?<br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">Best,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">Hani Almadhoun, <br></span><span style="font-size:150%">Director of Donor Development</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Comedy Night with Ahmed Ahmed</strong></span></span></p>
<span style="color:#800000"><span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">Proceeds will benefit Palestinian & Syrian refugees</span></span>
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<p><span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"><strong>Saturday, March 4</strong><br>7:00 - 9:00 pm<br><br><strong>Al-Nahda Cultural Center</strong><br>10555 Southwest Hwy<br>Worth, IL 60482</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:150%;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"><strong>Tickets</strong><br>$25 in advance | $30 at the door</span></p>
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