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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
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