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Originally Posted By Kelly

Dear Fellow Vietnamese Adoptees, Friends, and Families:

The staff at the Vietnamese Adoptee Network (VAN) would like to invite
you to our first ever national Gathering to be held in Seattle, WA over
Columbus Day weekend, October 5th-7th, 2001. We are very excited to
offer the opportunity for Vietnamese adoptees, our friends and families
to meet and share experiences through our scheduled panels, forums, and
presentations.

Seattle, WA is home to many current organizations that focus on the
Vietnamese-American community. Historically, Seattle, WA along with San
Francisco, CA was one of the main drop-off points for those of us that
were a part of Operation Babylift. For many of you that will attend the
Seattle Gathering, you will perhaps have a chance to revisit one of the
first major American cities that you passed through on the way to your
adoptive families.

Over the course of the weekend we will be celebrating our common
heritage, but also exploring current concerns and interests that
adoptees face today. We will also feature presentations from other
groups and resources that are currently available to our community as
well as highlight volunteer, mentoring, and educational opportunities
related to Vietnam and Vietnamese adoptee issues.

A downloadable and printable information packet is now available online
at http://www.van-online.org and you will find a Gathering Registration
form, itinerary, transportation options from the airport, a write-up
about the Emerald City, and a list of suggested hotel accommodations.
Please take the time to fill out all of the necessary information and
mail in your response by September 15th, 2001. Also included in this
registration packet is a special invitation to attend a fundraising
dinner, hosted by another adoptee organization, Asian Adult Adoptees of
Washington (AAAW). Please refer to their flyer for registration
information. Best wishes to you and your loved ones and we look forward
to seeing you in Seattle. If you have any questions please contact
kelly@van-online.org Warmest Regards,

The Staff at VAN

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Originally Posted By Tammy

Hello everyone:

I am in contact with an individual that fundraised for an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. There is a baby that was abandoned there and it was found out later that he has DS. Would anyone be interested in adopting this little baby boy? He really needs a home with people that can love, care and give him the proper medical treatment. Please let me know if youa re interested.

Thanks!
Tammy