Toledo Selected as Host of Kfeirian Cultural Reunion
77th Reunion to Celebrate Lebanese Traditions, Appreciation for American Dream
TOLEDO, OH--At the turn of the twentieth century, a group of courageous sons and daughters from Kfeir, a small village in Lebanon, left their homeland in pursuit of a new life in the United States.
In 1932, the group gathered to reminisce about their culture and celebrate their newly-found opportunities in America. At that time, they established the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation and pledged to meet each year with their families, ensuring that their descendants would carry on the tradition.
That spirit will carry forth in Toledo, Ohio from September 5-7, 2009 as the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation comes together for its 77th Anniversary Celebration. The Hilton Toledo on Glendale Avenue will be the home base for the three-day event, expected to draw two hundred attendees from the United States, Canada and around the world, including Lebanon.
Sherry Parrish, a resident of Ellicott City, Maryland, serves on the Board of Trustees for the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. “On behalf of the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation, we are eagerly anticipating our gathering in the City of Toledo, renown for its embrace and support of the Lebanese culture,” stated Parrish.
“The Kfeirian Cultural Reunion is a celebration of diversity and the American dream,” continued Parrish. “Our ancestors took the brave step of pursuing new opportunities half way around the world, and they’ve made the most of them. This will be a special weekend, however, because we continue to embrace the cultural roots that serve as a foundation for our families. We’ve lived up to the promise of our original settlers, and there’s no end in sight!”
Although the descendants of the Kfeirians have spread far and wide, the annual reunion has been held in various cities, from the Ohio/ West Virginia area, where our early immigrants originally settled, to new locations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Miami and Los Angeles.
The Kfeirian Reunion Foundation also established a scholarship fund for its descendants. The awards are granted based on the scholastic achievement, financial need and leadership of applicants.
For more information on the 77th Kfeirian Cultural Reunion and its programs, please visit Kfeir.com or contact Michael Abraham, KRF President at # 904-476-8368.
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Press Release Contact Name: Sherry Parrish
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 410-591-6681
Organization Name: Kfeirian Reunion Foundation
Website or Link: Kfeir.com
Organization Address: 25 Hillendale Drive, Huntington, WV, 25705