A group of young Iranian-American girls, residents of Northern California have decided to start a PACI Youth Group. In the month of May 2008, two friends Mitra and Roz, decided to ask for money in lieu of gifts for their birthday. They decided on their own to promote cancer awareness and donate their birthday money to Persian American Cancer Institute in support of our mission. They proudly collected $1,215 and personally phoned Mrs. Sadler to inform her of their collection. Mrs. Sadler promised a personal visit to Northern California to meet, embrace and mentor these wonderful, young Samaritans in starting a Youth PACI Group. Mr. Bijan Pakzad, the world-renowned fashion designer, learned of the kind, selfless act of this youth group and was so touched that he offered a $5,000 check to be added to the $1,215 and be donated to PACI.