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Category Archives: Colorful Stories

The 30ieth Time’s the Charm

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsFebruary 27, 2017Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by Amber Deniz Kale It was my 30th interview. After studying art in college and media in grad school, I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in life. So instead of focusing on finding a job, any job, like most of my peers did, I decided to take some time…

The Amazing Family I Married Into.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsJanuary 20, 2017Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by Ozlem Solu Would you believe that my life changed on an airplane? It was just like in the movies. I was flying to the States for the first time in my life to visit my son, Deren who was studying at Washburn University in Kansas. It was a long flight and…

One in a Million.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsDecember 5, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by NC Murthy As a very active businessman in his late fifties, I can easily say that I’ve been through a great deal in my life. But when I think of it, none of the things I have been through have challenged me as much as writing this story- the story of…

Friends and Mischief-makers for Life.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsNovember 15, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by Ali Üstay I met Andre at a dorm room over half a century ago. It was 1960 when we set our feet in Robert College as two 19-year-old freshmen. We were both placed to reside in Hamlin Hall. Soon after deciding who is sleeping in which bed, our dormitory became our…

My Mother, My Muse.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsNovember 4, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by Bercem Akkoç Alemdarzade Growing up, unlike most of my friends I never embraced a book character like Jane Eyre or Elizabeth Bennett as my hero. Instead, I had my mom, Nebahat Akkoç, and her entourage as my heroes as they mesmerized me with their courage and strength. They were a handful of women…

Partners in Crime.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsAugust 26, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by Hülya Koç They say birds of the same feather flock together. I believe that’s why my husband  Aydin and I developed a productive rapport and strong personal feelings for each other very quickly after being introduced by family members when we were in our twenties. We were both energetic, hard working…

A Story of Big Dreamers.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsJuly 29, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by Özgür Karaosmanoğlu As I grow older, I often find myself thinking about my parents and how blessed I am to have them. My parents taught me that the key to a happy life comes from working hard, being fair and giving back to those in need. It’s these virtues they passionately…

Mother Queen, Sabuş.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsApril 22, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story By Ender Ağırnaslı This is the story of a woman who taught me everything I know: My mother, Sabahat Buruloğlu, or Sabuş as we called her. She lived by three core values throughout her life: hard-work, gratitude, and dedication. Her motto was “Work hard. Cherish life. And, always move onward and upward.”…

To Sing or Not to Sing.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsMarch 11, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by İrem Kıyak I often find myself thinking about my mother, Saadet Aydınsoy, whom we lost to cancer in 2004. What a remarkable woman she was. She had a contagious energy and empathy that she would spread around, even when she was fighting with cancer. She devoted her whole life to us,…

Great Teachers Inspire.

Colorful StoriesBy Turkish Philanthropy FundsFebruary 23, 2016Leave a comment

A Colorful Story by Hulusi Zafer Ecevit Two years ago, I found myself thinking of who impacted my life the most. The answer came to me quickly: my junior high school teachers, John Scott and Bill Edmonds. It’s been more than 50 years since I graduated from Talas Junior High School, or just ‘Talas’ as…

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