Valerie Taylor gave an illustrated presentation on the various aspects of CRP's work at the Nova University

Fort Lauderdale, FL: On Friday evening, 13th March, 2009 an audience gathered at the Nova University, Fort Lauderdale for an evening introducing the work of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed, (CRP) in Bangladesh.

Valerie Taylor gave an illustrated presentation on the various aspects of CRP's work, a non government organization celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The talk was introduced by Dr Tu who is closely involved with the work of the HOPE Foundation in Bangladesh. Dr Tu is shortly to visit Bangladesh and is exploring ways of commencing a Trauma Centre with the HOPE Foundation in Cox Bazar, in collaboration with the Bangladesh American Chamber of Commerce.

Mr Atiquer Rahman, President of the Bangladesh American Chamber of Commerce, Florida (BACC) visited CRP in Savar last year and invited Valerie Taylor to visit Florida to share with the members of the Bangladesh community and the supporters of the HOPE Foundation about the work of the CRP. A plaque was presented to Valerie Taylor on behalf of the BACC by Mr. Mujibuddin, Executive Secretary of Bangladesh American Chamber of Commerce, Florida also another on behalf of the Nova University was presented by Dr Cohen, the Provost of the University. He welcomed Valerie to the event prior to her presentation, explaining the importance of job satisfaction if we as medical workers are really committed to our patients. Dr Salahuddin Ahmed of the Nova University and of the HOPE Foundation also gave a speech prior to the presentation.

A cultural show followed the speeches and presentation, where Bangladeshi young people living in Florida danced and sang for the audience. The evening concluded with refreshments and a chance for the members of the audience to share ideas and plan for the future.