Dr. Richarda Russ, president and CEO of the Polish Orphans Charity, presents a cheque for $10,000 to The Hon. Habibullah Quaderi, Consul General of the Republic of Afghanistan. The funds will be used to help orphans in Afghanistan.
Dr. Richarda Russ, president and CEO of the Polish Orphans Charity, welcomed guests to the 2009 Ball Pologne with an acknowledgment of the “wonderful tradition we have built together.”
But she emphasized the new direction the efforts of the Polish Orphans Charity this year.
“Since both Poland and Canada are engaged in bringing peace to this country at a very steep price - we wanted to stress our concern for the orphans and victims of war in Afghanistan,” she said. “I hope that as a result of this evening we will bring few smiles on children faces in this far-away country.”
Reporting on the financial success of the charity, Dr. Russ presented cheques for $10,000 each to the City of Radom, Poland and to the Hon. Habibullah Quaderi, Consul General of the Republic of Afghanistan.
Dr. Russ also reported that the charity was again able to award 10 scholarships to artistically-gifted orphans. They were presented last July in a ceremony in the city of Radom.
“We have also helped orphans in Greece and Italy. We have donated funds to to the Sick Children Hospital in Toronto, where the Polish Orphans Charity plaque is proudly displayed in the Surgical Ward. Together, we have accomplished a lot.
“I would also like to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to all the volunteers whose dedication made this evening possible. Thank you all, my friends!”