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[Dave]

Today, I just in-processed our first volunteer from Iran. I am amazed yet again how this simple idea based on the foundation of helping those in need is able to bring such a large and diverse group together.

I think there's hope for the world yet.

Dave

[glennab]

Dave -- I can't tell you how much that news heartens me. Welcome Iran, and thank you for becoming involved of our effort.  Being part of OPR is reinforcement that we are all brothers and sisters.  It's awesome that people from all over the globe are willing to jump in and give to the Gulf Coast residents who took such a beating.  I can't think of a better way to start my Sunday than with this news!

Thanks for sharing a wonderful milestone!

Glenna

[cmpentecost]

Dave,

Do you have a tally as to how many different states are represented, and how many countries?

Christine

[Dave]

It's been awhile since I've done the tally. I'll try to work it all up later today.

[Dave]

Ok, since Christine asked for it, here's  a quick census of OPR volunteers:

OPR is represented by 49 U.S. states. Apparently, Utah is the lone holdout. Although, I do not have location info on many volunteers. So if you're from Utah, speak up.

Outside of the U.S., OPR has volunteers from 37 different countries/territories/republics: They include (in no particular order): Canada, UK, Australia, Netherlands, Argentina, Germany, New Zealand, Romania, Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Sweden, Hong Kong, Colombia, Poland, Greece, Macedonia, Pakistan, Holland, Italy, Norway, Iran, Dubai, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Phillipines, Singapore, Spain, Malta, Portugual, Russia, Denmark, Brazil, Finland, Peru, Mexico and Guam.