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AYF Completes Phase One of the 'With Our Soldiers' Campaign
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
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The AYF's 'With Our Soldiers\
GLENDALE, Calif.--After three years of providing treatments to the
veterans of the Artsakh Liberation Movement through the "With Our
Soldiers" initiative, the Armenian Youth Federation has announced the
completion of the first phase of the program as of Dec. 31, 2014.
During the course of the WOS campaign, over 80 freedom fighters and
members of their families have been assisted by the AYF with the funds
raised from the community, donors, supporters and the various AYF
chapters.
The AYF launched its "With Our Soldiers" program at the start of 2012,
proclaiming that year as the Year of the Armenian Freedom Fighter
(Azadamardik). The Central Executive and local chapters organized a
number of fundraising events during the course of the campaign, which
allowed the specially-formed task force to partner with the Yerevan
Medical Center and facilitate the treatments of veterans suffering
from war-related injuries. The "With Our Soldiers" task force
periodically informed the community about the progress of its work by
releasing financial reports, as well as video updates prepared by
Yerkir Media in Armenia which told the stories of the veterans who
were being helped by the campaign.
"It has been a truly humbling experience to work with our freedom
fighters during the past three years," said David Arakelyan, the
chairman of the "With Our Soldiers" task force. "These men have made
tremendous sacrifices to give us a precious gift, an independent
Artsakh, and this campaign was our attempt to express our gratitude to
them and to tell their stories to our community, especially the young
people, many of whom were born after the Artsakh Liberation struggle."
The list of treatments and services provided to the freedom fighters
extends from simple check-ups and consultations to complicated and
expensive surgeries. During the course of the campaign, the task force
remained committed to providing care to the largest number of
individuals possible with the resources available. The timeliness and
the urgency of the "With Our Soldiers" initiative to assist our
veterans was confirmed by the high demand for the medical services
that far exceeded the campaign's financial capabilities.
"It was important for the AYF to show to our veterans that we stand
with them and that we stand with Artsakh during these challenging
times, when Azerbaijan continues to increase both its military budget
and its warmongering rhetoric," said Caspar Jivalagian, a member of
the "With Our Soldiers" task force. "Our freedom fighters have set a
great example for the Armenian youth today. We must remain committed
to Artsakh and to the cause of liberation of the rest of our occupied
Homeland."
The Armenian Youth Federation has released a brochure, which is meant
to serve as a report to the donors and the community at large about
the work done through the "With Our Soldiers" initiative. The brochure
contains information on campaign events, finances and the fedayis who
have been assisted during this phase of the initiative. This report
has been mailed to the donors and supporters of the "With Our
Soldiers" campaign. It is also available in print and in digital
format to all members of the community interested in learning more
about the campaign and its work. To obtain a copy of the brochure,
please contact the AYF office at 818-507-1933.
The AYF has also announced that the next phase of the campaign,
focusing on current and retired servicemen of the Armenian Armed
Forces and their families, will be launched towards the end of 2015.
Arpa Hatzbanian, chairperson of the AYF Central Executive, has
declared the organization's intention to "recognize the brave soldiers
who are currently protecting our borders and the heroes who have
fallen in the line of duty while defending the right of the people of
Artsakh and Armenia to live peacefully on our historic lands." The AYF
will provide the community with details regarding this initiative in
the near future.
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most
influential Armenian-American youth organization in the United States,
working to advance the social, political, educational, and cultural
awareness of Armenian-American youth.
To donate, visit:
http://withoursoldiers.com/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
http://asbarez.com/131248/ayf-completes-phase-one-of-the-%E2%80%98with-our-soldiers%E2%80%99-campaign/
The AYF's 'With Our Soldiers\
GLENDALE, Calif.--After three years of providing treatments to the
veterans of the Artsakh Liberation Movement through the "With Our
Soldiers" initiative, the Armenian Youth Federation has announced the
completion of the first phase of the program as of Dec. 31, 2014.
During the course of the WOS campaign, over 80 freedom fighters and
members of their families have been assisted by the AYF with the funds
raised from the community, donors, supporters and the various AYF
chapters.
The AYF launched its "With Our Soldiers" program at the start of 2012,
proclaiming that year as the Year of the Armenian Freedom Fighter
(Azadamardik). The Central Executive and local chapters organized a
number of fundraising events during the course of the campaign, which
allowed the specially-formed task force to partner with the Yerevan
Medical Center and facilitate the treatments of veterans suffering
from war-related injuries. The "With Our Soldiers" task force
periodically informed the community about the progress of its work by
releasing financial reports, as well as video updates prepared by
Yerkir Media in Armenia which told the stories of the veterans who
were being helped by the campaign.
"It has been a truly humbling experience to work with our freedom
fighters during the past three years," said David Arakelyan, the
chairman of the "With Our Soldiers" task force. "These men have made
tremendous sacrifices to give us a precious gift, an independent
Artsakh, and this campaign was our attempt to express our gratitude to
them and to tell their stories to our community, especially the young
people, many of whom were born after the Artsakh Liberation struggle."
The list of treatments and services provided to the freedom fighters
extends from simple check-ups and consultations to complicated and
expensive surgeries. During the course of the campaign, the task force
remained committed to providing care to the largest number of
individuals possible with the resources available. The timeliness and
the urgency of the "With Our Soldiers" initiative to assist our
veterans was confirmed by the high demand for the medical services
that far exceeded the campaign's financial capabilities.
"It was important for the AYF to show to our veterans that we stand
with them and that we stand with Artsakh during these challenging
times, when Azerbaijan continues to increase both its military budget
and its warmongering rhetoric," said Caspar Jivalagian, a member of
the "With Our Soldiers" task force. "Our freedom fighters have set a
great example for the Armenian youth today. We must remain committed
to Artsakh and to the cause of liberation of the rest of our occupied
Homeland."
The Armenian Youth Federation has released a brochure, which is meant
to serve as a report to the donors and the community at large about
the work done through the "With Our Soldiers" initiative. The brochure
contains information on campaign events, finances and the fedayis who
have been assisted during this phase of the initiative. This report
has been mailed to the donors and supporters of the "With Our
Soldiers" campaign. It is also available in print and in digital
format to all members of the community interested in learning more
about the campaign and its work. To obtain a copy of the brochure,
please contact the AYF office at 818-507-1933.
The AYF has also announced that the next phase of the campaign,
focusing on current and retired servicemen of the Armenian Armed
Forces and their families, will be launched towards the end of 2015.
Arpa Hatzbanian, chairperson of the AYF Central Executive, has
declared the organization's intention to "recognize the brave soldiers
who are currently protecting our borders and the heroes who have
fallen in the line of duty while defending the right of the people of
Artsakh and Armenia to live peacefully on our historic lands." The AYF
will provide the community with details regarding this initiative in
the near future.
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most
influential Armenian-American youth organization in the United States,
working to advance the social, political, educational, and cultural
awareness of Armenian-American youth.
To donate, visit:
http://withoursoldiers.com/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress