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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

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