U.S. marines help disabled children

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The Martkopi Specialized Organization for People with Disabilities held a charity event to help disabled children Sept. 18 with Georgian military servicemen and the U.S. Marine Corps. The U.S. military personally offered their assistance to the organization during their visit to the country.

As Master Sgt. Brent L. Dorrough said, the　goal of their visit was not only to train Georgian servicemen, but to help those in need.

“Helping mentally disabled children is a matter of dignity for all of us,” Dorrough said. “Alongside Georgian servicemen, there are U.S. Marines and Air Force and Fleet personnel, standing ready to work side-by-side. Today, instead of having a rest, we decided to come here and make our share of contribution voluntarily.”

According to U.S. Lt. Col. Dan T. Thoele, such assistance will continue in the future.

“The planned works will continue for several weeks,” he said.

Assistance was arranged for the Martkopi-based organization due to a shortage of funds. Military servicemen from both sides express their willingness to continue helping the organization in the future.

2.10.2009