Një ftesë për të gjithë shqiptarët e Amerikës: 16 Shtator 2023 te Kisha Zoja e Shkodrës në New York.

Rafaela Prifti/

Dr. Ferid Murad, Nobel Prize Laureate, physician and researcher has died at the age of 87. His death was announced by his friends on social media on September 4. He is the co-winner of the 1998 Nobel in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery that nitric oxide (NO) acts as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. The research work of Murad and two scientists uncovered an entirely new mechanism for how blood vessels work in the body. He was optimistic about future and potential uses of NO in scientific discoveries for Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

He called himself “a researcher of Albanian descent”. Dr. Murad credited his upbringing and the opportunities afforded to him in this country for instilling in him the virtue of being fair and right.

Dr. Murad was born in Whiting Indiana on September 14, 1936. Being of Albanian descent from his father’s side, he was grateful for chosing the right path in life. His father, a Muslim Albanian, migrated to the United States, and fell in love with a Presbyterian American, Dr. Murad said. “My parents expected me to become a practitioner physician and had high hopes for me because even, back that time, few people went to college after high school graduation. I may have disappointed them by choosing the path of scientific research. It was not the easier road, nor the most profitable. But somehow I felt that that was the right path for me.”

Recognizing that he wanted to make a change, the 1998 Laureate spoke of hoping “that with some luck, my research could influence the lives of people.”

On his 80th birthday, the National Library of Medicine curated a special issue in his honor. He is the recipient of numerous awards and a member of prestigious academies across the globe.
The issue states that the importance of a gas like nitric oxide functioning as a hormone and act as a mediator goes beyond physiology and pathophysiology in the cardiovascular, and virtually all other biological, systems. The number of studies that was generated in the 30 years after the discovery is evidence of the groundbreaking research work, although the most known application is the area of impotence. “As he turns 80 this year, Dr. Murad can look back on a rich career filled with extraordinarily impactful molecular discovery and translation of those insights into novel therapeutic paradigms for individual patients and populations. His gift was to see something that everyone else had seen, the activity of nitrovasodilators, and then to doggedly pursue the underlying biology to define previously unknown molecular mechanisms which proved to be paradigm shifting and field-opening,” states the National Library of Medicine.

Being fair dhe right was a driving principle that Dr. Murad embraced. He recognized both the competitiveness and collaboration of research with colleagues, the complexities of involving a lot of people, funding, and close cooperation within the country and often, strong collaboration outside the country.

Importantly, Dr. Murad was an advocate of Albanian issues. Through various interviews with international press and Albanian media, he made the case for Kosova’s UNESCO membership. Just like in research, setting the right frame for him provides a good start of “freedom, access, and opportunities.” “I am a researcher of Albanian background. I’ve been to Kosovo and seen the amazing progress and the potential of youth and students there. I see the same eagerness to succeed as I had in my young years. I was lucky enough to be born in the land of opportunities. It hurts me when I see frustration in their eyes; they live in the most isolated country in the Balkans and Europe due to a visa restriction regime. They can’t travel freely for studies, leisure or work. Their access to different programs and grants is limited. I send them my full support. They have chosen the right direction, that of integration and cooperation. Accessing diverse scientific programs helps. Scientific research is a safe bet: even simple ideas could have far-reaching consequences.”

Dr. Murad’s legacy in scientific discovery and integrity driven by virtue will be missed. “It is noble to change the life of someone, to recognize his or her effort. But first of all, we have the obligation to be fair. By offering full membership to Kosovo, member countries will do what is right and what is fair.”

MAASBESA/

Dear Member of Albanian-American Community,

We hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. On behalf of the Massachusetts Albanian American Society (MAASBESA), we are writing to extend a warm invitation to you and your company/organization to support the Second Annual Greater Boston Albanian Festival on Sunday September 24th in Quincy. The festival serves as a vibrant showcase of Albanian culture, traditions, music, dance, and cuisine, and by sponsoring it you will play a vital role in ensuring its success and the continued celebration of Albanian identity and culture.

For 17 years, MAASBESA has been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Albanian community throughout Massachusetts. Through our efforts, we aim to strengthen the bonds of our community members, both young and old, by providing them with opportunities to connect with their roots and celebrate their unique heritage.

We are also thrilled to share our plans to expand the BESA Albanian School to Worcester. Currently operating two successful Albanian schools in Quincy and Peabody with 30 students each, this expansion will help more Albanian children and adults to learn their mother tongue, history, and cherished traditions. By supporting the school’s expansion, you will help preserve and promote our cultural heritage, and empower future generations with a strong sense of pride in their Albanian identity.

Your sponsorship will grant you unparalleled visibility and recognition through various marketing channels, including our website, social media platforms, and promotional materials. Moreover, your involvement will make a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and families within the Albanian community.

Thank you very much for your consideration, and we look forward to your positive response. Together, we can create a powerful impact on the Massachusetts Albanian community and foster a vibrant celebration of our shared identity and culture.

Sincerely,

Festival Committee:

Sokol Lushllari, Chair , sokol.lushllari@maasbesa.org

Jorida Qirollari, Vice-Chair, jorida.qirollari@maasbesa.org

Leonard Keka, General Sponsor, Alba Restaurant.

Elvis Shyta, MAASBESA Volunteer

Neritan Xherimeja, Volunteer & Sponsor, Owner of Jack and Sons Masonry & Waterprofing.

Entela Agolli, Marketing, Monark Branding

Shqip:

Ftesë për të kremtuar identitetin dhe kulturën shqiptare përmes mbështetjes së Festivalit të Dytë Vjetor Shqiptar të Bostonit dhe zgjerimit të Shkollës Shqipe “Massachusetts Albanian American Society “Besa”

I/e nderuar antere te komunitetit Shqiptaro-Amerikane,

Së pari, shpresojmë që kjo letër t’ju gjejë me shëndet dhe zemër të mirë. Në emër të Shoqatës Shqiptaro-Amerikane të Massachusetts-it (MAASBESA), po ju shkruajmë për t’ju ftuar ju dhe biznesin/organizatën tuaj për të mbështetur Festivalin e Dytë Vjetor Shqiptar të Bostonit të dielën më 24 shtator në Quincy. Festivali shërben si një vitrinë e gjallë e kulturës, traditave, muzikës, vallëzimit dhe kuzhinës shqiptare, dhe duke e sponsorizuar atë, ju do të luani një rol të rëndësishëm për suksesin e tij dhe në kremtimin e vazhdueshëm të identitetit dhe kulturës sonë kombëtare.

Për 17 vjet, MAASBESA ka qenë në krye të ruajtjes dhe promovimit të trashëgimisë së pasur të komunitetit shqiptar në të gjithë Massachusetts-in. Nëpërmjet përpjekjeve tona, ne synojmë të forcojmë lidhjet e anëtarëve të komunitetit tonë, të rinj dhe të moshuar, duke u ofruar atyre mundësi për t’u lidhur me rrënjët e tyre dhe për të festuar trashëgiminë e tyre.

Ne jemi gjithashtu të emocionuar të ndajmë me ju planet për të zgjeruar Shkollën Shqipe “BESA” në Worcester. Aktualisht funksionojnë në mënyrë të suksesshme dy shkolla shqipe në Quincy dhe Peabody me nga 30 nxënës secila, dhe ne besojmë se ky zgjerim do të ndihmojë më shumë fëmijë dhe të rritur shqiptarë të mësojnë gjuhën amtare, historinë dhe traditat tona. Duke mbështetur shkollën e tretë shqipe, ju do të ndihmoni në ruajtjen dhe promovimin e trashëgimisë sonë kulturore dhe do të fuqizoni brezat e ardhshëm me një ndjenjë të fortë krenarie për identitetin e tyre shqiptar.

Sponsorizimi do t’ju japë mundësi të promovoni bizensin/organizatën tuaj përmes kanaleve të ndryshme të marketingut, duke përfshirë faqen tonë të internetit, platformat e mediave sociale dhe materiale të tjera reklamuese. Për më tepër, mbështetja juaj do të ketë një ndikim në jetën e individëve dhe familjeve të panumërta të komunitetit shqiptar në Massachusetts.

Duke pritur përgjigjen tuaj pozitive, ju jemi mirënjohës për konsideratën dhe mbështetjen e deritanishme. Së bashku, ne mund të kemi një ndikim më të madh në komunitetin shqiptar të Massachusetts-it dhe të nxisim një festë të vërtetë të identitetit dhe kulturës sonë të përbashkët.

Sinqerisht,

Festival Committee:

Sokol Lushllari, Chair , sokol.lushllari@maasbesa.org

Jorida Qirollari, Vice-Chair, jorida.qirollari@maasbesa.org

Leonard Keka, General Sponsor, Alba Restaurant.

Elvis Shyta, MAASBESA Volunteer

Neritan Xherimeja, Volunteer & Sponsor, Owner of Jack and Sons Masonry & Waterprofing.

Entela Agolli, Marketing, Monark Branding

Sponsorship:

https://www.zeffy.com/…/994ce910-3361-4d58-959b…

Event:

Annual Greater Boston Albanian Festival