SECOND ANNUAL "WALK OF LIFE" A GREAT SUCCESS
More than 800 people rallied together on Saturday, June 9 for the Second Annual "Walk of Life" 5k/10k Walkathon at the Glendale High School Moyse Stadium to support the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) in its critical life-saving mission. In addition, more than 100 registered to join as donors of bone marrow stem cells. The walkathon was organized to raise public awareness of the role played by the ABMDR, to expand the existing database of volunteer bone marrow stem cell donors, and raise funds to cover tissue-typing expenses.
The event began with a prayer led by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, and Father Vasken Atmajian, representing Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America. Dr. Frieda Jordan, president of the ABMDR welcomed the crowd with a brief message: "We are delighted with the overwhelming participation of the community in this, our second annual 'Walk of Life' walkathon", she said. "Each one of you carries a torch; you're all beacons of hope, hope to all those waiting for a match, waiting for their chance to live, and waiting for their chance to walk. Thanks for coming. Let's get going. We have miles to walk. We have work to do. We have lives to save."
Participants walked or ran their 5 or 10 K in the stadium, while many crowded the recruitment booth to register as bone marrow stem cell donors. Many of the participants walked in support of cancer survivors or of cancer patients, and in memory of cancer victims. They walked for Arlene and Natalie, they walked for Lar and Patrick, and they walked for Biurad. They walked to celebrate the survivors, to support the patients, to remember and honor the victims.
At the conclusion of the walk, Taleen Khatchadourian, Chairperson of the walkathon committee, thanked the participants, and stressed the crucial role of the sponsors and organizations "whose backing and support made this a resounding success, and greatly enhanced our ability to continue our life-saving mission." She recognized the major sponsorship of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, as well as the corporate sponsorships of Cal National Bank, City of Glendale Water and Power, Closet World, Design By Naz Exclusive Jewelry, Eric Garcetti, President LA City Council (District 13), Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Horizon 24 Hour Armenian TV, Next Day Color Printing, Print On All Promotional Products, St Joseph Hospital. She also recognized the endorsement of Glendale Unified School District, and the participation of the Armenian Relief Society, Homenetmen, Artists for Kids, Armenian American Nurses Association, and CSUN ASA.
VIPs present who took to the stage were Congressman Adam Schiff who remarked on "AMBDR's exemplary work in raising awareness in the Armenian community about joining bone marrow registries" and State Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, who congratulated the ABMDR for its "critical work that has a direct impact on the lives of so many individuals". Also present were Glendale City Council Member Frank Quintero and Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian. Artists for Kids and Elon presented Dr. Jordan with a check of $5,0000, proceeds from the May 29 concert by Elon given to benefit the ABMDR.
The event ended with a live and lively performance by the very popular Nersig Ispiryan, whose upbeat songs captured and reflected the energy of the day, and instantly transformed those present from tired walkers into fervent dancers.
The Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry thanks all participants and encourages all Armenians to call and join the registry with the hope of saving another life. The registration process is very simple and non-intrusive and only takes a few minutes. ABMDR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and welcomes donations of any size which are tax-deductible. For further information please visit www.abmdr.am.
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