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Actor Edward Norton raises 425K for Syrian scientist
(MENAFN- Arab News) NEW YORK: US actor Edward Norton has raised more than $425000 as of Tuesday for a Syrian refugee whom he read about on a popular blog and whose tragic story moved him 'to tears.'
The Syrian a scientist who lost seven members of his family in a bombing two years ago including his wife and a daughter was featured on the website 'Humans of New York' earlier this month.
The blog created in 2010 by US photographer Brandon Stanton began by featuring everyday New Yorkers and sharing small snippets of their life stories but has now expanded to include individuals from other countries.
The Syrian whom the website simply refers to as 'the scientist' is living in Istanbul but will soon move to Troy Michigan.
'We survived but we're dead psychologically. Everything ended for us that day' he told the blog which captured him in a series of photos one of which shows him sitting on a couch between a son and daughter.
The refugee also said that he is suffering from stomach cancer that has not been properly treated due to lack of means.
'I just want to get back to work. I want to be a person again' said the gray-haired scientist whose story has drawn the attention of US President Barack Obama.
'As a husband and a father I cannot even begin to imagine the loss you've endured' Obama posted on the Humans of New York Facebook page. 'You and your family are an inspiration. I know that the great people of Michigan will embrace you with the compassion and support you deserve' Obama said.
Norton who has starred in films including 'The Incredible Hulk' 'Fight Club' and Oscar-winning dark comedy 'Birdman' had raised $426987 as of mid-Tuesday.
'Let's reject the 'anti-human' voices that tell us to fear refugees and show this man and his family what Americans are really made of' Norton said.
The Syrian a scientist who lost seven members of his family in a bombing two years ago including his wife and a daughter was featured on the website 'Humans of New York' earlier this month.
The blog created in 2010 by US photographer Brandon Stanton began by featuring everyday New Yorkers and sharing small snippets of their life stories but has now expanded to include individuals from other countries.
The Syrian whom the website simply refers to as 'the scientist' is living in Istanbul but will soon move to Troy Michigan.
'We survived but we're dead psychologically. Everything ended for us that day' he told the blog which captured him in a series of photos one of which shows him sitting on a couch between a son and daughter.
The refugee also said that he is suffering from stomach cancer that has not been properly treated due to lack of means.
'I just want to get back to work. I want to be a person again' said the gray-haired scientist whose story has drawn the attention of US President Barack Obama.
'As a husband and a father I cannot even begin to imagine the loss you've endured' Obama posted on the Humans of New York Facebook page. 'You and your family are an inspiration. I know that the great people of Michigan will embrace you with the compassion and support you deserve' Obama said.
Norton who has starred in films including 'The Incredible Hulk' 'Fight Club' and Oscar-winning dark comedy 'Birdman' had raised $426987 as of mid-Tuesday.
'Let's reject the 'anti-human' voices that tell us to fear refugees and show this man and his family what Americans are really made of' Norton said.
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