Thank you to each and every one of you for your support and belief in the mission of the Hope For Moses Fund. Your kindness and generosity is making a difference in our world.
Thank you to all of the providers who are willing to help Moses: Shriner's Hospital for Children Twin Cities, Therapy Connections for Kids, University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Rehab, United Family Medicine in St. Paul, The Natural Care Center at Woodwinds, A Touch for Balance Massage in New Hope, Fuller Dental in Woodbury, Dr. Chang at the University of MN Medical Center Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic, and Luke Rogers at Fairview Orthotics and Prosthetics - Mpls. Riverside Campus..
Thank you to Renee Weston, who designed this web site, and also made the Hope For Moses Fund video. Thank you Sue Edblom for continuing to keep the web site updated!
Thank you to Lizanne Knott, who graciously allowed her music to be used for the Hope For Moses Fund video, and who continues to support the mission by spreading the word about Moses.
Thank you to Fahmi Katabay and The Blue Nile staff for helping with the Hope For Moses Fund Benefit. Thank you also to the local businesses who donated door prizes for the event, and to Kenn Wanaku the Tribal Monk and Innocent and their friends for providing the entertainment.
Thank you to Becker Furniture World Foundation for donating a dresser, and Slumberland in Woodbury for contributing $50.00 towards a bed frame for Moses' caregiver.
Thank you to Woodbury High School teacher Theresa Von Ruden and the senior students in her Community Outreach Class for holding a fundraiser for Moses and raising $1500.00 for the Hope For Moses Fund.
Thank you to Mrs. Molly Agunsoye in Kaduna State Nigeria and Dr. Yari Everton, Commissioner of Health in Kaduna State Nigeria for your support and assistance in getting Moses to the United States so that he could begin his medical evaluations and treatment.
Thank you to American Idol Star Paris Bennett and Kenn Wanaku the Tribal Monk for providing entertainment at the Welcome Party for Moses on 10-25-09. Thank you Woodbury Mayor William Hargis for your kind welcome to guests. Thank you Kathy Wise with A Fine Affair for coordinating the event, and Blaine Beck, Building Coordinator at Central Park in Woodbury for letting us hold the party in such a perfect setting.
Thank you to the following media for spreading the news about Moses' story: FOX 9 Morning Show (Tom Butler), FOX 9 Evening News (Tim Blotz and Leah Beno), KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (Colleen Mahoney), KARE 11 News (Dana Thiede), Pioneer Press (Bob Shaw), Star Tribune (Maria Elena Baca), Woodbury Bulletin (Hank Long), and Northwestern Today (Jenna Seal).
Thank you Loan T. Huynh, Attorney at Law, and Paula Vescio, Paralegal with Fredrickson and Byron P.A., for your assistance and advice regarding immigration matters.
Thank you Musa family in Kafanchan, Nigeria, especially Na'omi Musa and her daughter, Sarah for your commitment to giving Moses hope for his future since you took him into your home in 2007. Thank you for the courage you have shown throughout this journey, despite many obstacles. Thank you for providing interpreting services when needed, and providing care for Moses in America from October 2009 until October 2010. Without you this would not have been possible. You are greatly missed. Thank you also to Na'omi's other children: Alheri, Comfort, Hauwa, and Abner for supporting your mother and sister, as well as Moses and the Hope For Moses Fund mission.
Thank you Tony Crispigna and fellow band members of the Magic Black Pumas for providing the entertainment at the Goodbye Party for Na'omi and Sarah Musa on 09-26-10. Thank you Ray J's American Grill in Woodbury for providing such great service and a fabulous banquet room for the event.
Thank you Carl and Rachael Pavlish, for providing respite for Moses, and being the best Godparents Moses could ever hope for! Your loving, devoted care to him and friendship means the world to us and we are forever grateful.
Thank you Mary, Mike, and Annika Fontaine for being available for Moses at any moment's notice. He loves seeing you every morning as he waits for the bus to bring him to school. You are truly a gift in our lives.
Thank you Scott Hinshon with Orthotic Care Services for providing AFO's for Moses that are one of a kind, and for your ongoing advice and support of Moses' orthotic needs.
Thank you Hope for Moses Fund Board Members for your continued commitment, as we move forward in determining the next direction and focus of helping children in need in Nigeria. Thank you Sarah Carlson and Nia Zeng for your valued participation and contributions while you were on the board. Welcome Rachael and Carl Pavlish in 2011.
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