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Armenian National committee of America - Western Region
211 W. Chestnut St. | Suite
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818-507-1933
Email: [email protected].
http://www.ancglendale.org/
Community Organizations Partner with ANCA Glendale on Genocide
Commemorative Blood Drives
The Armenian National Committee of America - Glendale in partnership
with the City of Glendale's Week of Remembrance Committee, the
American Red Cross and the Glendale Chapters of the Armenian Youth
Federation, Homenetmen Ararat and YMCA will host 2 blood drives in
commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The first blood drive, which
will kick off the City of Glendale's Week of Remembrance, will take
place on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at St. Mary's
Armenian Apostolic Church (500 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204).
The second blood drive will be hosted at the Glendale YMCA's Youth
Fitness Center (130 N. Louise St., Glendale, CA 91206) on Thursday,
May 3, 2012 from 1:00PM-7:00pm.
2012 Blood Drive
"With every year, for the past seven years we have seen a tremendous
increase in the number of residents and community organizations who
come out and support this very symbolic blood drive in memory of those
who perished during the Armenian Genocide of 1915," stated ANCA
Glendale Executive Director, Elen Asatryan. "We are honored to have
the Glendale YMCA partner with us and other community based
organizations this year and are confident that their participation
will allow us to surpass our previous record breaking numbers of blood
donations," added Asatryan.
According to the American Red Cross, less than 3% of the 24 million
residents in Southern California donate blood. One pint of blood can
save up to 3 lives and about every 2 seconds someone needs a blood
transfusion. The April 22nd and May 3rd blood drives will benefit
patients treated at Glendale Memorial and Glendale Adventist
Hospitals. Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. To be
eligible to donate blood you must be at least 16 years of age and
weigh a minimum of 110 pounds; valid identification is required.
"It is important for all of us to stop and think about the Armenian
Genocide and those who have lost their lives. The best way to express
our sorrow for this atrocity is to help preserve lives by giving
blood," stated Glendale YMCA CEO, George Saikali.
For more information or to schedule an appointmen call ANCA Glendale
at 818.243.3444, Glendale YMCA at 818.240.4130 ext.34 or visit
www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ANCGlendale and register
online.
Known as the first genocide of the 20th century, the Armenian Genocide
resulted in the mass murder of 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of
the Ottoman Turks. April 24th, 2012 will mark the 97th commemoration
of Armenian Genocide.
From: Baghdasarian
Armenian National committee of America - Western Region
211 W. Chestnut St. | Suite
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818-507-1933
Email: [email protected].
http://www.ancglendale.org/
Community Organizations Partner with ANCA Glendale on Genocide
Commemorative Blood Drives
The Armenian National Committee of America - Glendale in partnership
with the City of Glendale's Week of Remembrance Committee, the
American Red Cross and the Glendale Chapters of the Armenian Youth
Federation, Homenetmen Ararat and YMCA will host 2 blood drives in
commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The first blood drive, which
will kick off the City of Glendale's Week of Remembrance, will take
place on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at St. Mary's
Armenian Apostolic Church (500 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204).
The second blood drive will be hosted at the Glendale YMCA's Youth
Fitness Center (130 N. Louise St., Glendale, CA 91206) on Thursday,
May 3, 2012 from 1:00PM-7:00pm.
2012 Blood Drive
"With every year, for the past seven years we have seen a tremendous
increase in the number of residents and community organizations who
come out and support this very symbolic blood drive in memory of those
who perished during the Armenian Genocide of 1915," stated ANCA
Glendale Executive Director, Elen Asatryan. "We are honored to have
the Glendale YMCA partner with us and other community based
organizations this year and are confident that their participation
will allow us to surpass our previous record breaking numbers of blood
donations," added Asatryan.
According to the American Red Cross, less than 3% of the 24 million
residents in Southern California donate blood. One pint of blood can
save up to 3 lives and about every 2 seconds someone needs a blood
transfusion. The April 22nd and May 3rd blood drives will benefit
patients treated at Glendale Memorial and Glendale Adventist
Hospitals. Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. To be
eligible to donate blood you must be at least 16 years of age and
weigh a minimum of 110 pounds; valid identification is required.
"It is important for all of us to stop and think about the Armenian
Genocide and those who have lost their lives. The best way to express
our sorrow for this atrocity is to help preserve lives by giving
blood," stated Glendale YMCA CEO, George Saikali.
For more information or to schedule an appointmen call ANCA Glendale
at 818.243.3444, Glendale YMCA at 818.240.4130 ext.34 or visit
www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ANCGlendale and register
online.
Known as the first genocide of the 20th century, the Armenian Genocide
resulted in the mass murder of 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of
the Ottoman Turks. April 24th, 2012 will mark the 97th commemoration
of Armenian Genocide.
From: Baghdasarian