I received news this week of an event coming up on 26 September 2007 in Vancouver in support of my undergrad friend, Capt. Trevor Green. Here is part of the news release:

On September 26 lets gather together at The Yale Hotel for a fundraiser to assist Trevor, Debbie and Grace on their miraculous healing journey. Captain Greene was attacked from behind and struck with a Taliban axe on March 4, 2006 while sitting in a peaceful Shura discussing how to bring clean drinking water and basic medical care and education to the women and children of Afghanistan. His survival has been called a miracle in the medical profession as he presently undergoes extensive rehabilitation to speak and to reconnect his brain and muscles in order to regain function over his entire body.

Bands, snacks, sips...the whole thing. If you are on Facebook, a cuople of groups with more information have been set up including one allowing you to pay for this event though paypal. You can also buy a ticket - which you might think of doing even if you are not nearby. The trust fund details are the following: Captain Trevor Greene Trust Fund CIBC Account #39-31137 (Bank 010,Transit 00500). And please feel free to leave any questions about this shindig or your best wishes in the comments.