News & UPCOMING Events:
Gala Honoree: MDD Team of the Year
MDD Stitch, generously sponsored by the Michael Lazar Family, and his handler, Rayes Khan, have proven themselves as one of the hardest working teams on the minefield. This team has detected 540 mine fragments and cleared over 100,000 sq. meters of land. MLI is proud to recognize this dynamic duo as the 2009 Mine Detection Dog Team of the Year!
Gala Honoree: Corporate Award
Defense technology leader Raytheon has been a generous supporter of MLI for many years. In addition to supporting active duty soldiers and their families across the world, Raytheon also dedicates time, energy, and resources to local philanthropic projects. This consistent record of civic leadership makes MLI proud to present Raytheon with the 2009 Corporate Award!
Gala Honoree: Joan Wismer CHAMPS Award
Bright & energetic, Connecticut student Kirsten Parkinson channeled her passion & soft-spoken leadership into her own CHAMPS Campaign, rallying her community tosponsor MDD Nutmeg, currently serving in Lebanon. For herhard work and dedication, MLI presented Kirsten with the 2009 Joan Wismer CHAMPS 
Award. Now, the Connecticut media have recognized Kirsten as well — click here to read a special article about her ongoing CHAMPS campaign.
Gala Honoree: Survivors’ Assistance Award
Arwa Ali Saeed Abdullah was just 10 when she lost her right leg to a landmine while her family’s goats grazed on a hillside in her native Yemen. After the incident, Arwa conquered physical & emotional challenges. Arwa is now a full-time advocate for the advancement of rights & opportunities for the estimated 3,000 other Yemeni survivors. MLI is honored to present her with the 2009 Survivors’ Assistance Award!
MLI wishes to thank Raytheon, BAE Systems and TELF-AG for their role as the official Platinum Sponsors of our 12th Anniversary Clearing the Path Gala. These generous sponsors helped make the evening a smashing success! MLI is grateful to all the friends and supporters who joined us to mark another year of success in global mine action. We look forward to seeing you in 2010!
