On May 22nd The Little Wings Foundation hosted their first Gala dinner at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel. Due to the generous support of the hotel the sold out event was able to collect donations of 195.000 AED (approx. 33.600 Euro) during and after the event. The three course meal attended by 270 guests was accompanied with Classical music and presentations from the hosting foundation and their partnering organizations. Several patients currently receiving treatment through The Little Wings Foundation were able to enjoy the evening with their parents.
Orthopaedic surgeon from dubai operated on 19 children in 60 hours. Marc Sinclair completed an exhausting schedule with his brother an anaesthetist, to help Plaestine children live normal lives. Melanie Swan reports from Jericho
Palestinian doctor struggles on surgical front line
08-May-08
The National
Jericho: When Ammar Yasser qualified as an anaesthetist 4 years ago, he had dreams of working in a health care system he was proud of. One of a younger generation of Palestinian doctors trained abroad, he wanted to make a differenc ein this region. - Melanie Swan