San Francisco Chronicle: Take a pin, stick it in a map of the world and chances are Simin Marefat has been there. A San Francisco nurse and health care volunteer, she's been to 62 countries - mostly in the Third World. She's fed children and changed diapers in Rwandan orphanages. Delivered babies in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Educated sex workers on HIV prevention in Thailand. Vaccinated children in Pakistani refugee camps. Taught EKG and the care of open-heart patients in her native Iran >>>
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Power to You
by cloudwalker on Thu Oct 09, 2008 01:46 PM PDTI work in Africa too and rarely come across another Iranian, hope to run into you somewhere... Much Respect.
Abgooshtymouse !
by African (not verified) on Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:51 AM PDTHow do you know that I didn't read the article?
How do you know that I didn't praise & admire Simin with another name here?
FYI, I was just messing with Hajiagha, because of his B/S comments and the fact that he makes everything Political & Sexual, even an extraordinary subject such as this one! Which deserves a lot of praise ...
You are making an assumption that is more like a show off on this comment section, but then again, your choice of name here explains it all... :-)
To Hajiagha and African
by Abgooshtymouse (not verified) on Wed Apr 16, 2008 08:39 AM PDTNeither of you bothered actually reading the article about her before getting lost in your own pet project of defending or attacking your points of view? SHE DID HELP IRANIANS! OPEN HEART SURGERY PATIENTS. It says so in the article.
I understand that facts never get in the way of people who are ready to get into hype. The fact is she is motivated by the feeling one gets when one does some good for the sake of doing good. It's a great feeling. You guys should try it, instead of mouthing off from your hard as stone perspectives.
Some people make things happen,
Some people watch things happen,
Some people wonder what happened!
Clearly you have picked which group to belong to!
:)
God bless you! You make us
by DC Shirzan (not verified) on Wed Apr 16, 2008 05:17 AM PDTGod bless you! You make us all proud.
DIFFERENT BREED
by Anonymous123 (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 06:20 PM PDTI truly beleive that nurses are of different breed, no matter what their race or nationality is. I think by looking at these people, you can get a glimpse of what angels look like in the next world.
They help and assist anyone, regardless of race, ethnic backgraound, religion. They are true human beings. May God bless you and your family for generations in this world and the world to come.
You have been a beakon on hope and courage to all here.
Love
Why Africa
by Parham on Tue Apr 15, 2008 04:38 PM PDTIf you had read the article, you'd know she has been to Iran too.
Hajiagha!
by African (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 04:04 PM PDTHajiagha, You ask why???
Because:
-Iran is one of the richest countries in the world with the worst Government on the globe that is run by bunch of psycho/ thieves.
- Iran & Iranians are not just able to live a prosperous lives for themselves, but they can also help many other poor nations, had it not been for this damn I.R. criminals....
- There is no comparison between Iran and some of those African countries in terms of resources... So they are more in need...
And about your question on Blonde girls!!!!
The answer is : They simply prefer the African bodies & the size of their.... Something that you have a lack of...Otherwise, you would have not complained......... :0)
Do you need more lessons and help?
Call: 1-800-EAT-SHEET
You make me a proud Iranian
by Amir Nasiri (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 03:47 PM PDTThank you for your hard work
is secret here ?
by hajiagha on Tue Apr 15, 2008 02:14 PM PDT//gol.agha.tripod.com
why she not going to help Iranian poor in Iran,
why African?
why so many women most of the blond like African and not Iranian?
Ba Mareft....
by Looti (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:02 PM PDTYou are truly living your Last Name's meaning...
You are very very Ba Marefat...
Damet Garm & Khoda Ghovat...
Chakeram
No Victory, Without Love....
by Reza- San Diego (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:55 AM PDT"There are no Victories, in all Histories, Without Love..."
I wish more people(including myself) had your Courage, Love & Compassion...
Wishing you all the best...
Peace & Love
Sister Woman
by JW (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:22 AM PDTBravo Ms. Marefat
you are an inspiration.
thank you for being a living example for all men & women, specially those of us who are completely ruled by our ego.... so devoted to only gathering and consuming material wealth and short lived pleasure...THINGS that don't last.
thank you for your love & devotion to humanity.
love & light
j
Nurses are wonderful
by Tahirih on Tue Apr 15, 2008 09:45 AM PDTAnd she is one of the jewels amongst them. Makes me proud to be an Iranian and woman.
God bless you ,
Tahirih
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU¡¡
by persian (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 05:50 AM PDTWE ARE PROUD OF YOU¡¡ MANY THANKS TO YOU
I WOULD LIKE TO BE LOOK LIKE YOU¡¡¡
WISHING THE BEST FOR YOU¡¡¡
One more thing
by Parham on Tue Apr 15, 2008 04:18 AM PDTI'm SO proud of having compatriots like her.
So there!
A true human being who...
by zzTop (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 01:46 AM PDTmakes me feel ashamed and worthless. Bravo Ms. Marefat!!
Respect!
by Tina Ehrami on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:54 AM PDTAll I can say is: 'Respect!'
A true Hero
by A Hero (not verified) on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:26 AM PDTShe is what I call a True Hero! Bravo!
Just look at the satisfaction in her face !
by Majid on Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:10 PM PDTThis is what I call an:
(((((((((((((((((( ENSAAN )))))))))))))))))))
That's all I can say.
Long live HUMANITY and more power to you, SIMIN KHAANOOM.
Good to see that an Iranian
by azadi55 (not verified) on Mon Apr 14, 2008 09:11 PM PDTGood to see that an Iranian mentioned in the news is for a good cause, specially these days. She makes us all proud.
nice
by mohseni (not verified) on Mon Apr 14, 2008 08:21 PM PDTin ra migan insan ba MAREFAT . God bless you. We need more people like her in this world.
Khoda pedar va madarat ra biamorzeh
My mother has been an RN for
by skatermom (not verified) on Mon Apr 14, 2008 07:54 PM PDTMy mother has been an RN for over 40 years. She's amazing. Working both in Iran and the US. Simin is a hero and an incredible roll model for any young woman. Go nurses!!! You should be exalted and appreciated every day.
Well deserved praise
by lili (not verified) on Mon Apr 14, 2008 07:50 PM PDTWell deserved praise and compliments to this wonderful woman.
I wish her tons of success in her life.
Hope she has a heart briming with happiness, as happy as the ones she has made with her work.
A Nurse with a BIG Heart :)
by Mona 19 on Mon Apr 14, 2008 06:21 PM PDTHappy Nurse Day (May 12)
Hands that turn caring into Action...
Touch that turns compassion into Comfort...
Smiles that turns Love into Healing...
This is the ART of Nursing :)
Ms.Marefat Hope you always know your skill and caring make a SPECIAL different in this world.Keep up the GREAT work :)
Party Girl, Many thanks to you ;)
Regards,Mona
All my hats off to her(I
by MT (not verified) on Mon Apr 14, 2008 06:06 PM PDTAll my hats off to her(I have 3)!
Indeed what a woman, she certainly has her heart in the right place.
How can we help in her cause?
one of very few.....
by The Fair Judge (not verified) on Mon Apr 14, 2008 06:03 PM PDTShe is definitely one Iranian to be proud of.
But unfortunately, one of very few these days.
Wow
by Parham on Mon Apr 14, 2008 05:58 PM PDTWhat a woman!
True Hero!
by Ani (not verified) on Mon Apr 14, 2008 05:58 PM PDTSimin,You are a true hero.
I'm a pre-nursing student myself and I'm going to follow your path. Keep up the good work angle :)