Remembering 1974 - 'ambushed' in Phnom Penh.

[Carl Robinson]

And it wasn't in the Cous-Cous.  One of my favourite stories from those days, even if Kim-Dung's never quite forgiven me.  

Also, did anyone else hear Ranji's story? 

https://carlrobinson2.substack.com/p/ambush-in-phnom-penh-diplomats-dope

[John Burgess]

Hello, everyone. Many of you know Mike Morrow from the old days. He's had one of the more unusual post-Vietnam careers, in Mongolia, where for years he's been helping nomadic peoples produce traditional cheeses for local and export markets. But I'm sad to share the news that that work is on hold. Mike is in Seoul undergoing advanced treatment for throat cancer. And doing it without insurance. I hope you'll consider making a donation through this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mike-fight-cancer-with-strength-and-dignity

Fundraiser by Jean Joh : Help Mike Fight Cancer with Strength and Dignity - GoFundMe In early June, Mike traveled to Seoul, South Korea, to begin treatment at Yonsei Severance Hospital. After extensive testing, doctors found that the cancer has not spread beyond his throat and neck nodes, and as such he is a candidate for aggressive and very promising immunotherapy coupled with standard therapies giving him a much better chance of either cure or prolonged survival with better ... www.gofundme.com

Best wishes,

John

[John Burgess]

An update on Mike Morrow, provided by his friend Jean Joh.

Dear Friends,

Mike's next round of immunotherapy & chemotherapy will begin tomorrow, in addition to radiation therapy 5 days a week for six weeks. His wife Yanzi & daughter Mao Mao will hopefully be joining him soon to help him as he goes through this process. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers, and thanks once again for your generous donations! Best regards, Jean

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[Carl Robinson]

From John Burgess and Jean Joh in Seoul, South Korea, here's the latest on our friend Michael.  

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