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ARMENIAN CYCLING ASSOCIATION BIKE RIDE BENEFITS BONE MARROW MISSION
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Friday, June 28th, 2013
The bikers outside Carlsbad, 110 miles into the ride.
LOS ANGELES-On June 22, 17 cyclists took part in the sixth annual
Glendale to San Diego Bicycle Ride of the Armenian Cycling Association
(ACA). The highly anticipated event raised funds for the life-saving
mission of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry.
The 136-mile ride, called "Cycle for Life," started at St. Gregory
Armenian Catholic Church in Glendale, California, and concluded in
Oldtown San Diego. As the participants reached the finish line, they
were warmly greeted by a group of supporters and ABMDR representatives,
and honored with a champagne reception. ABMDR Board members also
acknowledged the support of the ACA riders by awarding them with
special medals of recognition.
Through sponsorships and donations, "Cycle for Life" raised nearly
$8,000 for the ABMDR cause. The idea of partnering with ABMDR for
this year's bike ride was initiated by Andrew Nazarian, a high-school
senior and the son of ACA member Rene Nazarian. Andrew was instrumental
in spreading the word about "Cycle for Life" and helping raise funds
for the event.
Rene Nazarian and his son, Andrew, who was instrumental in raising
community support for the ride.
"Congratulations to all the riders for completing the ride and a big
thank-you to everyone
who sponsored a rider and donated to ABMDR - a great cause and
organization which ACA was proud to partner with," said ACA member
Artin Shaverdian.
ACA was founded in 2007 and is led by Armen Hagobian, Jacques
Merdkhanian, and Artin Shaverdian with the aim of expanding and
developing the sport of cycling for Armenian and non-Armenian riders.
"We are absolutely delighted that ACA partnered with our organization
through 'Cycle for Life,'" said Dr. Frieda Jordan, president of ABMDR.
"We thank all of the sponsors, riders, and the ACA leadership,
and commend young Andrew Nazarian for his wonderful spirit of
volunteerism."
The Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, established in 1999
as a nonprofit organization, helps Armenians worldwide survive
life-threatening blood-related illnesses by recruiting and matching
donors to those requiring bone marrow stem cell transplants. To date,
the registry has recruited over 24,000 donors in 18 countries across
four continents, identified 2,135 patients, and facilitated 16 bone
marrow transplants.
http://asbarez.com/110931/armenian-cycling-association-bike-ride-benefits-bone-marrow-mission/
Friday, June 28th, 2013
The bikers outside Carlsbad, 110 miles into the ride.
LOS ANGELES-On June 22, 17 cyclists took part in the sixth annual
Glendale to San Diego Bicycle Ride of the Armenian Cycling Association
(ACA). The highly anticipated event raised funds for the life-saving
mission of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry.
The 136-mile ride, called "Cycle for Life," started at St. Gregory
Armenian Catholic Church in Glendale, California, and concluded in
Oldtown San Diego. As the participants reached the finish line, they
were warmly greeted by a group of supporters and ABMDR representatives,
and honored with a champagne reception. ABMDR Board members also
acknowledged the support of the ACA riders by awarding them with
special medals of recognition.
Through sponsorships and donations, "Cycle for Life" raised nearly
$8,000 for the ABMDR cause. The idea of partnering with ABMDR for
this year's bike ride was initiated by Andrew Nazarian, a high-school
senior and the son of ACA member Rene Nazarian. Andrew was instrumental
in spreading the word about "Cycle for Life" and helping raise funds
for the event.
Rene Nazarian and his son, Andrew, who was instrumental in raising
community support for the ride.
"Congratulations to all the riders for completing the ride and a big
thank-you to everyone
who sponsored a rider and donated to ABMDR - a great cause and
organization which ACA was proud to partner with," said ACA member
Artin Shaverdian.
ACA was founded in 2007 and is led by Armen Hagobian, Jacques
Merdkhanian, and Artin Shaverdian with the aim of expanding and
developing the sport of cycling for Armenian and non-Armenian riders.
"We are absolutely delighted that ACA partnered with our organization
through 'Cycle for Life,'" said Dr. Frieda Jordan, president of ABMDR.
"We thank all of the sponsors, riders, and the ACA leadership,
and commend young Andrew Nazarian for his wonderful spirit of
volunteerism."
The Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, established in 1999
as a nonprofit organization, helps Armenians worldwide survive
life-threatening blood-related illnesses by recruiting and matching
donors to those requiring bone marrow stem cell transplants. To date,
the registry has recruited over 24,000 donors in 18 countries across
four continents, identified 2,135 patients, and facilitated 16 bone
marrow transplants.