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SOSE & ALLEN'S LEGACY FOUNDATION AND ATP TO PLANT MEMORIAL FOREST IN ARMENIA
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Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
Sose & Allen's Memorial Forest Campaign
Kick off social media campaign to advance the late couple's legacy.
GLENDALE-Sose & Allen's Legacy Foundation and Armenia Tree Project
have announced the establishment of a memorial forest in Armenia
in honor of Sose Thomassian and Allen Yekikian. The young couple,
who had strong ties in Armenia as well as throughout the diaspora,
lost their lives as a result of a car accident four months ago.
Vache Thomassian, Sose's brother, and several close friends launched
the Legacy Foundation to support the couple's core values: education,
repatriation, volunteerism, and democratic development. "The Forest
will serve as a living, breathing memorial to Sose and Allen, and
will have a positive effect on Armenia's environment," said Vache.
Here's how the campaign will work. For every new "Like" on ATP's
Facebook page, five trees will be planted in the memorial forest.
"This is a collaborative and interactive campaign, highlighting the
great work Armenia Tree Project does, and we're asking the public to
spread the word to grow the forest. The social media aspect emphasizes
Sose and Allen's focus on utilizing technology and encouraging direct
participation," continued Vache.
Sose & Allen
The campaign was launched on September 10th, Sose's birthday and will
conclude on Allen's birthday on March 10, 2014. The organizations
hope that the effort will attract at least 10,000 "Likes" in order
to plant 50,000 trees, covering 45 acres, and raise awareness of
ATP's mission in Armenia. Site selection will begin immediately,
and planting will commence in the spring of 2014.
Tax-deductible contributions to support the memorial forest may be made
to Armenia Tree Project by calling (617) 926-TREE, via ATP's website
www.ArmeniaTree.org, or by mail payable to Armenia Tree Project,
65 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Donors are asked to indicate
that the gifts are "In memory of Sose and Allen" online or on the
memo line of their checks.
Armenia Tree Project was established in 1994 to plant trees in urban
and rural sites throughout Armenia, provide environmental education
to Armenia's schoolchildren, provide jobs in seasonal tree-related
programs, and help improve the environment and standard of living
in Armenia.
Sose & Allen's Legacy Foundation works to continue their vision
by establishing programs and supporting existing programs aimed at
bridging the gap between Armenia and its Diaspora, through an emphasis
on education, repatriation, and volunteerism.
http://asbarez.com/113685/sose-allen%E2%80%99s-legacy-foundation-and-atp-to-plant-memorial-forest-in-armenia/
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
Sose & Allen's Memorial Forest Campaign
Kick off social media campaign to advance the late couple's legacy.
GLENDALE-Sose & Allen's Legacy Foundation and Armenia Tree Project
have announced the establishment of a memorial forest in Armenia
in honor of Sose Thomassian and Allen Yekikian. The young couple,
who had strong ties in Armenia as well as throughout the diaspora,
lost their lives as a result of a car accident four months ago.
Vache Thomassian, Sose's brother, and several close friends launched
the Legacy Foundation to support the couple's core values: education,
repatriation, volunteerism, and democratic development. "The Forest
will serve as a living, breathing memorial to Sose and Allen, and
will have a positive effect on Armenia's environment," said Vache.
Here's how the campaign will work. For every new "Like" on ATP's
Facebook page, five trees will be planted in the memorial forest.
"This is a collaborative and interactive campaign, highlighting the
great work Armenia Tree Project does, and we're asking the public to
spread the word to grow the forest. The social media aspect emphasizes
Sose and Allen's focus on utilizing technology and encouraging direct
participation," continued Vache.
Sose & Allen
The campaign was launched on September 10th, Sose's birthday and will
conclude on Allen's birthday on March 10, 2014. The organizations
hope that the effort will attract at least 10,000 "Likes" in order
to plant 50,000 trees, covering 45 acres, and raise awareness of
ATP's mission in Armenia. Site selection will begin immediately,
and planting will commence in the spring of 2014.
Tax-deductible contributions to support the memorial forest may be made
to Armenia Tree Project by calling (617) 926-TREE, via ATP's website
www.ArmeniaTree.org, or by mail payable to Armenia Tree Project,
65 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Donors are asked to indicate
that the gifts are "In memory of Sose and Allen" online or on the
memo line of their checks.
Armenia Tree Project was established in 1994 to plant trees in urban
and rural sites throughout Armenia, provide environmental education
to Armenia's schoolchildren, provide jobs in seasonal tree-related
programs, and help improve the environment and standard of living
in Armenia.
Sose & Allen's Legacy Foundation works to continue their vision
by establishing programs and supporting existing programs aimed at
bridging the gap between Armenia and its Diaspora, through an emphasis
on education, repatriation, and volunteerism.