URGENT LOCATION CHANGE: Chicago Stands with Gaza
An Afternoon Benefit for the Viva Palestina US Convoy to Gaza featuring
UK Parliament Member George Galloway

Saturday, June 27, 3:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: DePaul University - Lincoln Park Campus,
Schmitt Academic Center Roomm 154: 2320 N Kenmore Ave. Chicago

Tickets: $35. $25 students. $10 children.
(Your donation is tax exempt. Please make checks payable to Viva Palestina USA - IFCO)

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To RSVP, call 773-301-4108 or email: vivapalestina.chicago@gmail.com.

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Parking is available at Sheffield parking facility, 2335 North Sheffield or the Clifton Parking Deck, 2330 North Clifton Avenue. $8.00 before 4 p.m. and $6.00 after 4 p.m.

Late Thursday, organizers were told the agreement to host Galloway at Alhambra Palace Restaurant was being rescinded due to 'corporate bookings.' Happily, space at DePaul University is available. DePaul became the center of political controversy around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 2007 in the wake of the unversity administration's decision to deny tenure to Professor Norman Finkelstein, one of the most prominent critics of the Israeli government in American academia.

On Saturday, the university will host George Galloway, touring nationally to promote Viva Palestina: Lifeline from the US to Gaza aid convoy. The last convoy took over 100 vehicles to Gaza from the United Kingdom, and UK Parliament member George Galloway has linked up on his U.S. tour with Vietnam veteran and peace activist Ron Kovic to launch a similar — but even larger venture from the States.

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The Appeal: Viva Palestina: A Lifeline From The United States To Gaza.

Fresh from the success of the Viva Palestina: Lifeline from Britain to Gaza aid convoy - which took over 100 vehicles to Gaza from the United Kingdom, UK Parliament member George Galloway has linked up on his U.S. tour with Vietnam veteran, peace activist and author Ron Kovic to launch a similar — but even larger venture from the States.

The effort aims to raise ten million dollars and recruit hundreds of Americans to get desperately needed medical aid to Gaza, which is still reeling in the wake of its brutal bombardment at the beginning of the year. Over 1,400 people were killed in that Israeli assault and invasion, and thousands more lost limbs or were otherwise maimed by phosphorus bombs and other weapons. Pastors for Peace is serving as fiscal sponsor for this effort — the largest grassroots medical relief effort for Gaza in U.S. history. We leave on July 4 for Cairo — and on to Gaza.

“There's a new atmosphere in the US over Palestine,” says George Galloway. “American revulsion at the December 2008 Israeli assault on Gaza proved that, and the tremendous response to my national tour over the last four months shows that Americans want to do more.”

Be sure to visit Viva Palestina USA on the Web for updates and breaking news on the Convoy.

Organized by Viva Palestina USA - Chicago

Local Endorsers: (list in formation) American Friends Service Committee, American Muslims for Palestine - Chicago, 8th Day Center for Justice, Chicagoans Against Apartheid in Palestine, Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism, Code Pink - Chicago Area Chapter, Hammerhard MediaWorks, International Socialist Organization - Chicago, International Solidarity Movement - Chicago Chapter, Jewish Voice for Peace - Chicago, La Vaz de Los de Abajo, National Boricua Human Rights Network - Chicago, Neighbors for Peace, North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice, Palestine Solidarity Group - Chicago, Producciones En El Ojo, Students for Justice in Palestine -DePaul University, Students for Justice in Palestine, Northwestern University, United Holy Land Fund, United States Palestinian Community Network - Chicago