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Lake Norman Relief Program Brings 21 Children from Afghanistan to the U.S.

June 29, 2008

A touching scene as 21 children from Afghanistan landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport this morning.

The children will stay here with host families for six weeks as part of the Lake Norman Children's Relief program.

During that time they will get medical, dental and eye care and even minor surgery if needed.

This is the second year for some of the children including Zi-mahn, "Let me tell you something my American family is the best."

This program has grown significantly from last year where families only hosted six children.