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GLENDALE CHAPTER DONATES $5000 FOR AYF ARTSAKH CAMPAIGN
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 21, 2012 - 15:56 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Glendale "Roupen" Chapter gave the AYF's "With
Our Soldiers (WOS)" campaign a vital boost this past week with a
generous donation of over $5000. The money will go toward treatments
for veterans of the Artsakh war still grappling with combat injuries,
according to a press release.
"Our azadamardiks (liberators) are the heroes of our nation,"
said Verginie Touloumian, Chair of the Glendale chapter. "They are
the reason we enjoy our mountainous homeland and we feel obligated
to prioritize their health. We want to make sure they know we are
thankful for their dedication to our country."
Following the AYF's announcement of the WOS campaign, a series of
fundraisers have been organized from the South Bay to San Francisco
aimed at bringing greater attention and relief to veterans of the war.
However, even prior to the launch, the Glendale AYF had set its sight
on aiding the cause of Artsakh. In the Fall of 2011, its general
meeting passed a resolution calling for the chapter to set money
aside for an emergency Artsakh Fund. Twenty percent of all profits
gathered by the chapter throughout the fiscal year were to go toward
this special fund.
When WOS was initiated, members felt the situation of the soldiers
qualified as an emergency. They decided to direct their funds toward
helping those who are still suffering from the injuries of the war.
"In our opinion, this is the most pressing emergency today," said
Shoghak Kazandjian, a member of the Glendale Executive. "The need
of veterans is a very important issue and helping them through the
Artsakh Fund is putting its intended purpose to use."
Some of the main fundraising events the chapter held to gather money
were a "Nerd"-themed Costume Party in November and a 35th anniversary
event in March marking the founding of the Glendale chapter.
AYF chapters, central councils, and community supporters will
continue to organize fundraisers and gather donations for the campaign
throughout the year, with treatments for veterans scheduled to begin
this summer.
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 21, 2012 - 15:56 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Glendale "Roupen" Chapter gave the AYF's "With
Our Soldiers (WOS)" campaign a vital boost this past week with a
generous donation of over $5000. The money will go toward treatments
for veterans of the Artsakh war still grappling with combat injuries,
according to a press release.
"Our azadamardiks (liberators) are the heroes of our nation,"
said Verginie Touloumian, Chair of the Glendale chapter. "They are
the reason we enjoy our mountainous homeland and we feel obligated
to prioritize their health. We want to make sure they know we are
thankful for their dedication to our country."
Following the AYF's announcement of the WOS campaign, a series of
fundraisers have been organized from the South Bay to San Francisco
aimed at bringing greater attention and relief to veterans of the war.
However, even prior to the launch, the Glendale AYF had set its sight
on aiding the cause of Artsakh. In the Fall of 2011, its general
meeting passed a resolution calling for the chapter to set money
aside for an emergency Artsakh Fund. Twenty percent of all profits
gathered by the chapter throughout the fiscal year were to go toward
this special fund.
When WOS was initiated, members felt the situation of the soldiers
qualified as an emergency. They decided to direct their funds toward
helping those who are still suffering from the injuries of the war.
"In our opinion, this is the most pressing emergency today," said
Shoghak Kazandjian, a member of the Glendale Executive. "The need
of veterans is a very important issue and helping them through the
Artsakh Fund is putting its intended purpose to use."
Some of the main fundraising events the chapter held to gather money
were a "Nerd"-themed Costume Party in November and a 35th anniversary
event in March marking the founding of the Glendale chapter.
AYF chapters, central councils, and community supporters will
continue to organize fundraisers and gather donations for the campaign
throughout the year, with treatments for veterans scheduled to begin
this summer.