ISRAEL

Dear Friends & Family,

You all knew it was only a matter time. I've made life purpose of giving back, and of all of the causes I hold dear, this takes the utmost priority. I am going to volunteer in Israel on the farms that lost 30,000 workers. The guest workers (Thai, Filipino) have gone home. The Arabs from Gaza and the West Bank cannot work for obvious reasons. Farmers have either been killed, injured, or fled with their families to the North. The crops and livestock are at risk.

In addition, I will be counseling those in need, especially those in green. The entire country has been traumatized. This is my specialty. I've been a mental health therapist for 30 years. You may or may not know, I am also certified and provided Disaster Mental Health to various communities. My first being at Ground Zero (Rescue/Relief) for the month of September 2001. Not to mention hurricanes, fires, and floods across the United States.

I am requesting your financial assistance. I will be in Israel for 1 month, maybe two.

Many of you know all of the causes I have raised money for. I know it is extra satisfying that you know where your money is actually going. I am going to help Israelis on the ground, including those in green. I will identify the charities that need the money in real time. Also I can't wait to spoil the children who fled the Southern Negev.

So I ask you, by pleading, to donate. It will be money well spent, and I assure you it will bring you pride and naches and joy. Something we haven't felt for 40+ days.

With love,

Ian