Dear members and friends of PAMA,

We at PAMA are heartbroken and devastated about the recent fire outbreak that has happened in Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and affecting so many people, who have lost their homes and almost everything they had.

During these types of human tragedies, it is our collective responsibility to stand up and give a helping hand to the victims of these disasters, as our famous poet Saadi said:

بنی آدم اعضای یک دیگرند

که در آفرینش ز یک گوهرند

چو عضوی بدرد اورد روزگار

دگر عضو ها را نماند قرار

تو کز محنت دیگران بی غمی

نشاید که نامت نهند آدمی

Not only do we extend our best wishes for the safety and security of all our firefighters, paramedics, police, and all other people engaged in the rescue efforts in these difficult times, but we would also like to encourage our members and friends to be active in helping the victims.

Please send your donations through known organizations like Red Cross, FEMA, Go Found Me, or other organizations of your choice, since the devastation has been beyond imagination and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hosein Shokouh-Amiri, M.D.,

On behalf of Board members of PAMA

01/19/2025