Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Korean immigrants raise money to honor veterans who fought for them

A wonderful story about Korean immigrants raising money to host an annual luncheon for US veterans who fought in the Korean War. - - Donna Poisl

By Lisa Fernandez

Each year, a small army of elderly Koreans knocks on the doors of Silicon Valley noodle houses, doctors' offices and Asian markets looking to drum up some cash.

But the $25,000-or-so they're seeking is not for themselves, not even for their community. They raise the money to host an annual luncheon to thank American veterans who saved their country from communists 60 years ago. And each year, it gets tougher to find open wallets.
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