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Join us Nov 28th for an enlightening evening hosted by @wacseattle, exploring the U.S.-Vietnam War's legacy via George Black's latest book. Arrive at 5:30 for a wine reception, connect, and engage with guestsโGeorge Black, Amb. Michael Michalak, Thanh Tan, and PeaceTrees Vietnam.
The Path With Art/Seattle Opera Veterans Choir moved us, and our thanks to the Four Seasons Hotel's beautiful space. Gratitude to all supporters for making it a celebration of enduring friendship!
Here's to 28 years of positive change!
๐ Celebrating 28 Years of Impact! ๐
At our Anniversary Luncheon, Rebecca Rusch shared her touching journey, Ambassador Michael Michalak inspired collaboration, and Daniel Nguyen charmed as our host. Program updates from Claire Yunker and Ha Pham showcased our mission. 1/2
and the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Flying Food Group, David Cotton, Hello Em, Ben Bridge, Red River Foods, South Forty Snacks, Franโs Chocolates, Veterans for Peace, and Perkins Coie.
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible supporters who made our 28th Anniversary Luncheon a resounding success!
Thank you to our event and community supporters:
The US Department of State, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement, Umpqua Bank, The Sue Gin McGowan 1/2
Do you want to travel to Vietnam with PeaceTrees? Our Citizen Diplomacy travel program will resume in 2023. For more information, check out our website: https://t.co/7gJ2prL387
Thank you for your 27 years of support, @PeaceTreesVN will continue to honor our anniversary with you and the accomplishments that have been made possible from your contributions, our teams in the U.S. and Vietnam continue to work to create opportunities and a safer #vietnam
April 4th was International Mine Awareness Day. There are over 60 nations that still suffer from the legacy of unexploded ordnance from past conflicts. Every day, PeaceTreesโ deminers work to ensure the safety of communities in Vietnam through clearance and removal of UXO.
It's rainy season in Laos.
MAG teams have to find a way to keep on working through the challenging conditions.
Here is one of our trucks in Xiengkhouang Province taking teams out to the clearance sites.
Find out more about our work in Laos: https://t.co/pOwwbTOzNC
It's reflection time tonight in #WithoutLimitsVietnam as the team conclude their trip by visiting the #QuangTri Province. Here, they meet Tu - a local who lives with a wooden leg after he lost his to unexploded bombs in the area.
Incredible and moving story- Vietnam Veteran's Remains Flown Home By His Son https://t.co/UFYurYP57T Thank You @DeptofDefense POW/MIA Accounting Agency #vietnam#WelcomeHome
โI feel so happy that I can use my talent to help others.โ We love this mural Le Van Hong painted for @PeaceTreesVN kindergarten - learn more about the inspiring work they are doing with landmine victims and #education in #Vietnam https://t.co/RGtuxoxZvu #childhood#hope