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A very special show, leading us to why we are thankful to live here in America. Ilan Elkaim, occasional Florida Forum panel member, Florida resident, and native of Zimbabwe talks about current horrific conditions in the country of his birth. If you'd like to know what you can do to help the children of this nation; listen to the following companion piece: Ethan Zohn, one time million dollar winner of network show "Survivor Africa" uses that money and his soccer skills to start a non-profit: "Grass Root Soccer" to teach the youth of Africa about preventing and living with AIDS. Go to www.grassrootsoccer.org for information. ...and in a final interview about what America means to hard working immigrants: Armida Salazar of Mexico talks about her life and how she has been able to raise her family. Barbara Vilaseca, Executive Director of Caridad Center talks about the many services this center offers to those like Armida who just need an occasional helping hand. For more info, go to www.caridad.org, or stop by their facility on Boynton Beach Blvd, just west of the turnpike.