ID#: 2273 Oct 17 : Houston : DodgeBall!

The United Nations calls them "the world's most persecuted minority." They live under a never-ending struggle to survive; humans with no human rights:

The Rohingya of Burma.

For decades, hundred of thousands of Rohingya Muslims have been victims of persecution, violence, and human trafficking. They face a mounting humanitarian disaster, and due to unlivable conditions in squalid camps or stranded at sea where access to food and medicine is scarce, they are struggling to survive. The ethnic Rohingya are fast-becoming one of the world's forgotten people and are in desperate need of emergency food, shelter, medical aid, and YOUR help.

Every year, United Muslim Relief Houston hosts a city-wide dodgeball tournament to raise funds for a humanitarian cause. This year, we're teaming up with Rise for Rohingya, a group of students who work to raise awareness about the displaced Rohingya, to focus our efforts on the Rohingya of western Burma. All proceeds raised will go to United Muslim Relief's operations in Burma, which provide food, water, clothing, and shelter to alleviate the Rohingya's suffering.

We want YOU!
Calling all Houstonians! Sign up to participate in this year's dodgeball tournament as a spectator or competitor.

Teams of 6 will pay $120 per team ($20 per competitor) to compete. As always, ALL competitors will get FREE shirts!

Not into competing? No worries - pay $10 to watch, support your friends, and participate in the greatest event UMR has ever had.

Register here: http://goo.gl/forms/2IkZrK4CuS

Want to volunteer at the event? Sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/vEcN8lniOR

Donate here: https://www.launchgood.com/project/re...

All ticket fees and donations will go towards United Muslim Relief's coordinated operation to deliver necessary food and medicine to the Rohingya people.

Not from Houston? You can still help! Donate through our LaunchGood project and raise awareness by sharing this event on social media.

Spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by using #ReliefForRohingya. Don't forget to tweet us at @umrhouston and tag your friends to donate!

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at uhsecretary@umrelief.org

For more information on United Muslim Relief's mission and efforts, you can visit us at umrelief.org.