Get Your Audience Talking: Show Ideas for the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

9/11 Parents Turn Tragedy into Honor

Maureen and Al Santora lost their only son, Christopher, in the 9/11 attacks. To honor him, they created a scholarship fund. In September, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Maureen will hold a speaking tour. She will donate part of the proceeds to pay for 5,000 copies of her books, which will be distributed to New York elementary schools. The rest of the proceeds will support the scholarship fund.

CONTACT: Robin Swindle, (888) 556-7347 (TX); [email protected]; http://www.MaureenSantora.com

Muslim Expert Compares Bin Laden's Message to the Arab Spring

International lawyer Shawn Rae has devoted his life to promoting peace between the East and the West. In his global work he speaks with many Muslims and can share their surprising views, which are rarely heard in news reports. Born in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where Bin Laden was killed, Rae can reveal the Muslim reactions to Bin Laden's message in contrast to the messages of the Arab Spring. He has appeared on Fox 5 KSWB, ABC 10 KXTV, CBS 4 WFOR, CNN, and TV shows internationally.            

CONTACT: Shawn Rae, (561) 245-1192 (FL); [email protected]; http://www.shawnrae.com

Smart Mob for Peace

As we recognize the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the NYC-based network Peacelights is holding international events to also coincide with World Peace Day. "Street happenings" in public places will reach out and physically demonstrate how all of us are connected in the name of peace in New York City and other locations. Invite founder Joumana Rizk to discuss this and her other peace initiatives.              

CONTACT: Joumana Rizk, (646) 207-5832 (NY); [email protected]; http://facebook.com/peacelights

How Has 9/11 Affected Muslim Women in America?

While life in America changed for everyone after the 9/11 attacks, the story of how Muslim women's lives changed is not often heard. Author Soha Al-Jurf is a Palestinian-American Muslim woman who can share stories of the everyday challenges faced by Muslim women across America over the last decade. She is the author of a memoir titled Even My Voice is Silence.

CONTACT: Soha Al-Jurf, (510) 735-6441  (CA); [email protected]; http://www.sohaaljurf.com

Healing a Decade of Grief

The trauma of 9/11 has never left the minds and hearts of those who lost loved ones on that day. While we must never forget, grief and trauma specialist Dr. Jane Simington says that people can find joy after loss. She helps those who have suffered loss to heal the pain in their souls and reclaim their lives. She is the author of the book Setting the Captive Free.  

CONTACT: Dr. Jane Simington, (780) 473-6732 (Edmonton, CANADA); [email protected]; http://www.takingflightinternational.com

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SOURCE Maureen Santora, Shawn Rae, et al.