For Immediate Release
April 18, 2005

You are cordially invited to the

Eritrean Development Foundation Benefit Dinner

Honoring
Meb Keflezighi, 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist

Date: Thursday, May 19, 2005
Time: 7 PM
Place: Capital Hilton
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tickets: $150 Per Person

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Mebrahtom “Meb” Keflezighi
In August 2004, Meb Keflezighi won the Olympic silver medal in Athens, the first American since 1976 (when Frank Shorter won the silver) to win a medal in the men’s marathon. Last November, by placing second in the New York City Marathon, Meb demonstrated that Athens was not simply a stroke of luck. Meb is one of the top distance runners in the US, holding numerous national championships and records in the 10,000m and 15 km races.

Born in Asmara, Eritrea, Meb immigrated to the United States, as a refugee with his parents, during the country 30-year war of independence from Ethiopia. A graduate of UCLA, Meb is recognized for enormous running achievements, and is an inspiring role model for all new Americans.

ERITREAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
The Eritrean Development Foundation (EDF) is a Washington-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpolitical organization working to promote economic, social and cultural development in Eritrea. Since 1998, EDF’s activities have supported relief and development efforts to alleviate poverty and human suffering in Eritrea.