Mukhtar Mai is a Pakistani woman who was gang raped and paraded naked before hundreds of onlookers. She sought justice in the court systems despite threats of reprisal. Officials in the government, seeking to suppress the news, tried to keep details about the case from appearing in the press. She prevailed in remarkable fashion. Time Magazine has called her one of Asia's heroes.
Bucks County, PA, REALTOR Marty Millner (Coldwell Banker Hearthside REALTORS) agrees. Marty nominated Mukhtar as a source of inspiration on our sister blog, Inspiring Woman, and says:
"The story of this absolutely amazing and courageous woman will make you cry. It is the most incredible example of the power of the human spirit that I have ever read ... This amazing woman's story inspired me. Her ability to create opportunities for thousands of impoverished, uneducated women, which evolved from her tremendous personal tragedy, is an amazing story."
Marty Millner is a source of inspiration in his own right. He read about the Take An Agent To The Top Raffle on the RealTalk Listserv and bought a bunch of tickets today. He didn't stop there. He wrote a warm and lovely note of encouragement to Web Women Giving Circle founder Joeann Fossland:
"I learned about the raffle on RealTalk, and just purchased 6 tickets.
"I wanted to personally take the time to thank you for this incredible idea, and commitment to making a difference in the world. I think what you and this group are doing, is amazing, and I am proud and honored to be a part of it.
"If there is anything else that I can do to help ensure the success of the project, please let me know. I am pretty well known in my market area, and I intend to reach out to all the REALTORS in our area, to let them know about the raffle, and will encourage all of our local REALTORS to participate.
"Again, thanks so much for the chance to participate."
And then he found his way to the Inspiring Woman blog and left his footprints there.
Marty Millner gets my nomination as the most Inspiring Man to cross the cyber pathway in quite a while. There are hearts of gold in those real estate Listservs. -- Frances Flynn Thorsen
The Take An Agent To The Top Raffle benefits CARE and features prizes valued at more than $40,000. The drawing will be held November 18 at Miraval in Tucson, AZ. Buy tickets online. All ticket purchasers will receive valuable premiums.
 Not interested in a raffle? You can still help CARE. Donate here.
6:44 PM - Oct. 24, 2006 - {0} -
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