Many stories have been writen about Ronald Reagan as the politician, the statesman, and the actor. The story most relevant this time of the year is the one about friendship.
Years before Ronald Reagan was elected Governor of California and was a simple, struggling "B" movie star, the Shah and Her Imperial Majesty invited him and his lovely wife, Nancy, to Iran as their guests. A deep friendship was formed. Then in 1981, one of his first acts as the President of the United States was to invite the Royal Family to America to reside.
President Reagan was newly appointed and such a decision was quite controversial but he knew a "Friend" needed help and refused to delay assistance a second longer. Anyone analyzing this action can only conclude it was a selfless act that carried more negative ramifications than positive ones; yet, President Reagan never blinked an eye. Why? A friend needed help!
Now, many of us would help a friend in need within our resources and even pride ourselves being good neighbors. However, I have witnessed the opposite this past year.
Her Imperial Majesty started the Prince Alireza Pahlavi (PARP) Foundation to offer fully funded academic scholarship to Iranians atending the post graduate Iranian studies program at Harvard University. To finance such a venture, the foundation initiated a modest fund drive a year ago. Her Imperial Majesty even painted five oil paintings to auction for this campaign.
Day in and day out, I scan the list of gracious contributors and ask myself, "Where are her friends", Why this lack of support?"
This time of the year, many make donations to worthy causes. Please consider the PARP Foundation. Let's make it a happy hoilday for a person, who has done so much for so many, never for the glory but out of love for her fellow countryman and woman.
The Iranian community is a proud one for good reason. Let's keep this tradition alive.
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ReportPrince Alireza Pahlavi Foundation TO Exhibit at Art Monaco 2013
April 12, 2013
Bloomington, Minn. – The Prince Alireza Pahlavi Foundation announced today an exhibit and sale of artwork at Art Monaco 2013 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo from April 25-28, to benefit The Prince Alireza Pahlavi Fund for Ancient Iran Scholarship at Harvard University. Foremost amongst the works are exquisite prints of works by H.I.M. Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, Empress of Iran, in memory of her late, lamented son H.I.H. Prince Alireza Pahlavi, who left us on January 4, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The limited edition prints are all numbered and signed by Her Majesty, The Shahbanou, and can be viewed online at: http://alirezapahlavifoundation.org/?p=752.
Many artists have donated works of art to the collection “Art for Alireza”. These works will be featured in a catalog specially created for the Art Monaco exhibition and Christie’s Fine Art Auction, and displayed courtesy of the Director of Art Monaco and Mr. Golan Rouzkhosh Gallery & Art Concept of Paris.
Other artists represented at the Art Monaco exhibit to benefit the Prince Alireza Pahlavi Fund for Ancient Iran Studies include, but are not limited to: Fereydoun Ave, Mandana Bafghinia, Sonia Balassanian, Shahla Dadsetan, Henry Dallal, Mehrak Davoudi, Younes Faghihi, Firouz Farman Farmaian, Ghass, Terry Haas, Ghoncheh Haery, Robin Hamidi, Mina Hassan, Shahla Hosseini Barzi, Douglas Johnson, Hassan Makaremi, Ali Orang, Mina Rad, Behrouz Rae, Vanecha Roudbaraki, and Reza Yahyaïe. Their works can be viewed online at: http://alirezapahlavifoundation.org/?page_id=873 or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Prince-Alireza-Pahlavi-Foundation/242906549149510?fref=ts. Friends wishing to acquire works may bid in person or via telephone.
The volunteers of the Prince Alireza Pahlavi Foundation extend their gratitude to The Principality of Monaco and her wonderful citizens, Art Monaco, Mr. Golan Rouzkhoush and Golan Gallery & Art Concept of Paris, Christie’s, and each of the amazing artists whose generosity and kindness allow us to remember our beloved Prince Alireza with a living memorial befitting of the generous, intelligent, loving patriot he was and will always remain in our hearts.
The Prince Alireza Pahlavi Foundation was established in 2011 by H.I.M Shahbanou Farah in loving memory of her son Alireza, a Harvard scholar in the field of Ancient Iran completing his Ph.D. dissertation at the time of his passing. Since its inception the Foundation has donated in excess of $550,000, with the goal of raising $1 million to promote Ancient Iranian Studies at Harvard University, enabling Iranian students to pursue or continue their post-graduate education in the ancient history, culture, and languages of their homeland.
The Foundation operates under the gracious auspices of H.I.M. Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi and in accordance with U.S. and IRS laws and regulations pertaining to 501(c)(3) organizations. For additional information about the Foundation or Art Monaco 2013 visit www.alirezapahlavifoundation.org and www.artemonaco.com.
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ReportIranian artists have heard this cry for help and are now donating their splendid works for auction to help the Prince Alireza Pahlavi Foundation. Her Majesty. She can not do this all alone.
the whispering wind
ReportOver 474 readers have read this article and over 2000 people have visited the PARP Foundation site on Facebook this past few months. yet, there has been no new donations.
Many comment on Facebook how they like Her Majesty's paintings; yet, no buyers. From an investing point of view, these prints will easily double maybe triple in value. So, the purchase of these prints is not lost money but a good investment.
Many have lost sight that Her Majesty is a Iranian mother who has worked so hard to honor her son.
Please find it in your hearts to help. Thank you.
the whispering wind
ReportToday is the last day of tax year 2013. After paying your holiday shopping bills, maybe..?
the whispering wind
ReportThe "CHILDREN of IRAN" fund also needs help. The children keep coming but the funds are drawing down despite the millions of dollars of donated services by many physicians is not enough.
the whispering wind
ReportOne cold, snowy night I was walking down a street in New York City with a friend when we encountered a homeless man. I withdrew a ten dollar bill and handed it to the man. My companion got enraged, "What are you doing; he doesn't need it!" I replied, "What if he does."
The past two weeks over 320 people have read this article and not one acted..? Let me ask everyone, "Is not Her Majesty an Iranian?"