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George Edelby worked as a Syrian tour guide up until the Syrian war began, and his sister, Peggy, was an architect. They live with their elderly father, Antoine, in what was once the beautiful city of Aleppo.
I met George in April 2010 when I travelled with a group of Canadians on a tour of archaeological sites led by a friend and colleague: George was our group's Syrian guide. I am a professor of Religion whose specialty is ancient Mediterranean religions. George and I stayed in touch, and when I went back to Syria during my sabbatical in January and February of 2011, I spent time with George and also met his family.
Life has become impossible in Aleppo because of the war. Most of their friends have left, or have died. George, Peggy and their father are desperate to leave. My husband and I are willing to be their sponsors and bring them to our city of Sherbrooke, Quebec, where there is a vibrant Syrian community.
In order to do this, we need help raising $40,000 for them.This money will be used to pay for their travel to Canada and will also be used to pay for their rent, food, and other basic needs during their first year in Sherbrooke.
It is frustrating to watch what is happening in Syria and feel powerless to do anything to bring change. By contributing to this crowd-funding campaign, you ARE making a difference.
THANK YOU for whatever donation you are able to give to help bring George, Peggy and Antoine to Canada. Please note that if for some reason the Edelbys are not able to come to Sherbrooke, the money raised will be given to Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières for the work they are doing among Syrian refugees.
Sincerely,
Michele Murray and Daniel Miller
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