Local resident Kelly Hayes-Raitt just returned from her second trip to Iraq, where she found some of the children and women who touched her so deeply during her first visit in February. She also saw firsthand the impact of the bombings and invasion on innocent people’s lives, homes and hearts. The trip revealed much devastation – and much inspiration. She will be speaking about the people she met – and remet – in Baghdad, Hillah, Babylon, Fallouja, Basra and Umm Qasr.
Since February, Kelly has addressed over 60 audiences, including religious congregations, state women’s conferences, school classes, community clubs, large peace rallies and small neighborhood meetings. If you would like her to address your group, please call (310) 581-4421 or e-mail
Friday, September 5 7:30 pm at Pacific Palisades Methodist Church 801 Via da la Paz in Pacific Palisades Photos may be viewed at www.CommunityCampaigns.com/Iraq.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 4, 2003. Read the original PDF.