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Paros Foundation Holds Fundraiser to Benefit Kurtan Village Medical
Center Reconstruction
By MassisPost
Updated: December 29, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO - On November 16, 2013, the Paros Foundation's Bay Area
Committee held a successful Wine Tasting Event to raise funds for the
reconstruction of the medical center in the village of Kurtan in
Armenia's Lori Region.
`Medical care in Armenia's rural villages is in a dire condition and
is in need of substantial investments for improvement,' said Bay Area
Paros Committee Member, Susanna Cogswell. The residents of the village
of Kurtan have no choice, but to depend this medical center for all of
their family's health care needs. Unfortunately, the center is in
deplorable condition and is in need of a new roof, new windows and
doors, a bathroom and a heating system.
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the beautiful San Francisco home of
Drs. Donald and Martha Missirlian to sample a variety of excellent
wines paired with delicious food. Sommelier Michael Perry trained and
led a team of Sommeliers to inform guests of the nuances of the
various wines and sample throughout the evening. Paros Committee
Members Valina Agbabian, Susanna Cogswell, Rita Kablanian, Martha
Missirlian, Wendi Moradian and Julie Strauch prepared the evenings
cuisine and created a delightful atmosphere in which guests could
enjoy themselves while learning more about the Paros Foundation's
projects and help fund the Kurtan project.
Cogswell added, `The best way to determine which projects are in the
most need is to simply visit the Paros 100 for 100 website
(www.parosfoundation.org), which is exactly what happened when Rick
and Wendy Moradian decided to make a wine donation toward rebuilding
the medical center in village of Kurtan. This triggered momentum for
the Paros Bay Area Committee to rally around this initiative and
organize a wine event and auction. We were able to raise the necessary
funds to fully support the renovation of the medical center. It was a
fun, exhilarating and rewarding experience.'
Paros Foundation Founder and Chairman, Roger Strauch was in attendance
and offered his vision for the Foundation's approach and work in
Armenia. Peter Abajian, Executive Director discussed the Paros 100 for
100 initiative and specifics on several projects in need of
sponsorship including the Kurtan village's medical center. At the
conclusion of the evening, Abajian announced that more than $18,000
was raised throughout the event and that renovation on the Kurtan
medical center would begin in the spring.
`I would like to extend our appreciation to the Paros Foundation's Bay
Area Committee, our Sommeliers and all the guests and donors that
attended and contributed. Your hard work and generosity will make a
tremendous difference in the lives of the people in the village of
Kurtan,' said Peter Abajian.
For more information about the Paros Foundation's 100 for 100 Projects
for Prosperity, or to sponsor a project, please visit
www.paros-foundation.org. The Paros Foundation underwrites all
administrative expenses allowing all sponsor contributions to be
allocated 100% to the project. Donations to The Paros Foundation, a
501(c) 3 organization, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
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Photo 1. The Paros Foundation's Bay Area Committee (left to right)
Valina Agbabian, Susanna Cogswell, Rita Kablanian, Martha Missirlian
and Julie Strauch.
Photo 2. The Evening's team of Sommeliers (left to right) Robert Rice,
Steve Melikian, Michael Agbabian, Michael Perry, Rick Moradian, Adam
Kablanian.
http://massispost.com/archives/10376
Center Reconstruction
By MassisPost
Updated: December 29, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO - On November 16, 2013, the Paros Foundation's Bay Area
Committee held a successful Wine Tasting Event to raise funds for the
reconstruction of the medical center in the village of Kurtan in
Armenia's Lori Region.
`Medical care in Armenia's rural villages is in a dire condition and
is in need of substantial investments for improvement,' said Bay Area
Paros Committee Member, Susanna Cogswell. The residents of the village
of Kurtan have no choice, but to depend this medical center for all of
their family's health care needs. Unfortunately, the center is in
deplorable condition and is in need of a new roof, new windows and
doors, a bathroom and a heating system.
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the beautiful San Francisco home of
Drs. Donald and Martha Missirlian to sample a variety of excellent
wines paired with delicious food. Sommelier Michael Perry trained and
led a team of Sommeliers to inform guests of the nuances of the
various wines and sample throughout the evening. Paros Committee
Members Valina Agbabian, Susanna Cogswell, Rita Kablanian, Martha
Missirlian, Wendi Moradian and Julie Strauch prepared the evenings
cuisine and created a delightful atmosphere in which guests could
enjoy themselves while learning more about the Paros Foundation's
projects and help fund the Kurtan project.
Cogswell added, `The best way to determine which projects are in the
most need is to simply visit the Paros 100 for 100 website
(www.parosfoundation.org), which is exactly what happened when Rick
and Wendy Moradian decided to make a wine donation toward rebuilding
the medical center in village of Kurtan. This triggered momentum for
the Paros Bay Area Committee to rally around this initiative and
organize a wine event and auction. We were able to raise the necessary
funds to fully support the renovation of the medical center. It was a
fun, exhilarating and rewarding experience.'
Paros Foundation Founder and Chairman, Roger Strauch was in attendance
and offered his vision for the Foundation's approach and work in
Armenia. Peter Abajian, Executive Director discussed the Paros 100 for
100 initiative and specifics on several projects in need of
sponsorship including the Kurtan village's medical center. At the
conclusion of the evening, Abajian announced that more than $18,000
was raised throughout the event and that renovation on the Kurtan
medical center would begin in the spring.
`I would like to extend our appreciation to the Paros Foundation's Bay
Area Committee, our Sommeliers and all the guests and donors that
attended and contributed. Your hard work and generosity will make a
tremendous difference in the lives of the people in the village of
Kurtan,' said Peter Abajian.
For more information about the Paros Foundation's 100 for 100 Projects
for Prosperity, or to sponsor a project, please visit
www.paros-foundation.org. The Paros Foundation underwrites all
administrative expenses allowing all sponsor contributions to be
allocated 100% to the project. Donations to The Paros Foundation, a
501(c) 3 organization, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
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Photo 1. The Paros Foundation's Bay Area Committee (left to right)
Valina Agbabian, Susanna Cogswell, Rita Kablanian, Martha Missirlian
and Julie Strauch.
Photo 2. The Evening's team of Sommeliers (left to right) Robert Rice,
Steve Melikian, Michael Agbabian, Michael Perry, Rick Moradian, Adam
Kablanian.
http://massispost.com/archives/10376