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ABMDR Walk of Life to Take Place on May 3
http://asbarez.com/122432/abmdr-walk-of-life-to-take-place-on-may-3/
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
ABMDR volunteers during the Genocide commemoration at Glendale High School.
Armenian community, elected officials rally in support of life-saving cause
LOS ANGELES'Walk of Life, the ninth annual walkathon of the Armenian
Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), will take place on May 3 in
Glendale, California.
The highly anticipated event continues to draw strong grassroots
support, particularly from the youth. A cross section of the Armenian
community will participate in this year's walk, with representatives
and teams from churches, community organizations, patient-support
groups, as well as high-school and university student associations.
Also attending will be several dignitaries, including elected
officials and community leaders.
Walk of Life has three major sponsors: Glendale Memorial Hospital and
Health Center, the Foundation Laboratory, and an anonymous sponsor who
has made a donation in honor of Cynthia Bussey.
`This walkathon is of particular significance to us, as this year
marks the Crystal (15th) anniversary of ABMDR,' said Dr. Frieda
Jordan, president of the organization, which now works in 20 countries
across four continents. `On May 3, we'd like to see the ranks of ABMDR
expand like never before, specially through the participation of young
people, in support of a great cause that helps save lives across the
world,' Dr. Jordan added.
The event will start at the plaza of Glendale Memorial Hospital and
Health Center, with event registration beginning at 9 o'clock.
Following a brief opening ceremony, the 5-K walk-run will take the
hundreds of participants on a loop through Glendale. In keeping with
what has become a beloved tradition, walkers will pass in front of the
Armenian Consulate on Central Avenue, where the consul general will
greet and cheer them on.
The walkathon will conclude back at the plaza of Glendale Memorial,
where participants will go on to enjoy a community celebration
featuring music, dance, and food. Throughout the festivities, ABMDR
volunteers will be on hand to provide information and recruit
potential bone marrow donors.
Supporters can participate in Walk of Life as either individuals or
teams, by signing up online (at abmdr.am) or in person at the Glendale
Memorial plaza on the morning of the walkathon. In addition,
supporters can sponsor the participation of family members or friends.
ABMDR is also encouraging virtual walkers: supporters who sign up
online even if they're unable to participate in the event.
In the run-up to Walk of Life, ABMDR has held several outreach and
public-awareness events in Southern California, including
participation in an Armenian-Genocide commemoration at Glendale High
School, where ABMDR volunteers familiarized attendees regarding the
registry's mission.
About the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry: Established in 1999,
ABMDR, a nonprofit organization, helps Armenians and non-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 26,000
donors in 20 countries across four continents, identified 2,481
patients, and facilitated 20 bone marrow transplants.
For more information, call (323) 663-3609 or visit abmdr.am.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
http://asbarez.com/122432/abmdr-walk-of-life-to-take-place-on-may-3/
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
ABMDR volunteers during the Genocide commemoration at Glendale High School.
Armenian community, elected officials rally in support of life-saving cause
LOS ANGELES'Walk of Life, the ninth annual walkathon of the Armenian
Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), will take place on May 3 in
Glendale, California.
The highly anticipated event continues to draw strong grassroots
support, particularly from the youth. A cross section of the Armenian
community will participate in this year's walk, with representatives
and teams from churches, community organizations, patient-support
groups, as well as high-school and university student associations.
Also attending will be several dignitaries, including elected
officials and community leaders.
Walk of Life has three major sponsors: Glendale Memorial Hospital and
Health Center, the Foundation Laboratory, and an anonymous sponsor who
has made a donation in honor of Cynthia Bussey.
`This walkathon is of particular significance to us, as this year
marks the Crystal (15th) anniversary of ABMDR,' said Dr. Frieda
Jordan, president of the organization, which now works in 20 countries
across four continents. `On May 3, we'd like to see the ranks of ABMDR
expand like never before, specially through the participation of young
people, in support of a great cause that helps save lives across the
world,' Dr. Jordan added.
The event will start at the plaza of Glendale Memorial Hospital and
Health Center, with event registration beginning at 9 o'clock.
Following a brief opening ceremony, the 5-K walk-run will take the
hundreds of participants on a loop through Glendale. In keeping with
what has become a beloved tradition, walkers will pass in front of the
Armenian Consulate on Central Avenue, where the consul general will
greet and cheer them on.
The walkathon will conclude back at the plaza of Glendale Memorial,
where participants will go on to enjoy a community celebration
featuring music, dance, and food. Throughout the festivities, ABMDR
volunteers will be on hand to provide information and recruit
potential bone marrow donors.
Supporters can participate in Walk of Life as either individuals or
teams, by signing up online (at abmdr.am) or in person at the Glendale
Memorial plaza on the morning of the walkathon. In addition,
supporters can sponsor the participation of family members or friends.
ABMDR is also encouraging virtual walkers: supporters who sign up
online even if they're unable to participate in the event.
In the run-up to Walk of Life, ABMDR has held several outreach and
public-awareness events in Southern California, including
participation in an Armenian-Genocide commemoration at Glendale High
School, where ABMDR volunteers familiarized attendees regarding the
registry's mission.
About the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry: Established in 1999,
ABMDR, a nonprofit organization, helps Armenians and non-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 26,000
donors in 20 countries across four continents, identified 2,481
patients, and facilitated 20 bone marrow transplants.
For more information, call (323) 663-3609 or visit abmdr.am.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress