AZ. to benefit relief organizations that are helping victims of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan. The banquet. "A Night for Afghanistan." was hosted by my friends Christopher and Sonia Cole of Phoenix. who did an outstanding job in organizing the event. Sonia Cole Is herself an Afghan refugee. "A Night fcr Afghanistan" attracted concerned Americans from across the country. and raised over $165.000 for the Afghan Relief Committee and the International Rescue Committee which are involved in Afghan relief work. By now. the story of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the battle waged by freedom fighters there is well known. The Mujahideen have fought one of the worlds superpowers to a virtual stalemate. As a result. the Soviets appear to be considering a withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan. While our govemment aids the Mujahideen as a matter of policy. the importance of private aid for relief organizations working in refugee camps cannot be underestimated. Christopher and Sonia Cole deserve our congratulations for making life a little better for Afghan families who are enduring terrible hardships as their husbands. sons. and brothers battle the Soviet invasion.