Mad Science is just one of the local businesses
helping entertain the newcomers
be interested in using one “of the greatest educational
systems in the world.”
“The women that I’ve met that are my age are eager to
start school and continue on with their lives,” said El-Hajj.
“That to me is the most inspiring thing, that they know they
are coming to a country that allows them to be free, feel
safe... and (be) passionate about education.”
Project Syria hosted a benefit dinner of its own recently.
Raffle prizes won throughout the night were given right to
the Syrian families in attendance. There were tears in their
eyes, El-Hajj said, at this sign of generosity.
“That truly describes the way Canadians are, we’re just
generous, we’re kind and we’re compassionate,” said El-Hajj.
“Our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greeted them at the
airport in a very Canadian-like way and that set the
standards pretty high.”
That standard can be reached just by simply knowing
what needs to be done. One particular family arrived from
Darraa, which was one of the principal cities affected by the
Syrian uprising. Upon coming into Windsor, their son
suffered an emotional shock from the plane ride over. Being
lost in a strange city on the other side of the world, they were
grateful for the initiative shown by a cab driver who knew
what was wrong with the boy. He was able to speak to the
family in Arabic and brought them to the nearest hospital.
So words weren’t really necessary as the man held up
both flags at the Caboto Club dinner. The open hearts of
Canada and the hopefulness of Syria stood locked in arms, a
solid bond.
It’s no wonder then that the audience burst into
thunderous applause.
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