Armenian National Committee, Glendale Chapter

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ANC Glendale to Host Fourth Annual Blood Drive
April 16, 2009

Glendale, CA– The Armenian National Committee - Glendale Chapter in collaboration with the City of Glendale’s Week of Remembrance Committee, Armenian Relief Society – Sepan Chapter and the American Red Cross will host its fourth annual blood drive in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The event will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church, Hall (500 S Central Ave., Glendale, CA.)

“ANC Glendale’s annual blood drive has become a great tradition in the City of Glendale. Last year, we set a new record for the most first time donors received through any blood drive by the American Red Cross,” stated Elen Asatryan, Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee Glendale Chapter. “We hope to build upon last year’s accomplishments and set a good trend of blood donation among the community to help offset the shortage of the much needed blood in our local hospitals,” added Asatryan.

The blood drive will benefit patients treated at Glendale Memorial and Glendale Adventist. Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. To be eligible to donate blood you must be at least 16 years of age and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds; valid identification is required.

“We commend the Armenian National Committee for their support of our life-saving mission and we appreciate their efforts in helping us maintain a sage and adequate blood supply,” stated Clifford Numark, American Red Cross Blood Services Donor Recruitment Director. “Together we can have a substantial impact on the availability of blood for accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies, burn patients, or our friends and neighbors who may need regular blood transfusions in order to live,” added Numark.

ANC Glendale encourages residents to log on to www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code, ANCGlendale to make an appointment. For more information call 818.243.3444 or email elen@ancglendale.org.

Known as the first genocide of the 20th century, the Armenian Genocide resulted in the mass murder of 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Turks. April 24th, 2009 will mark the 94th commemoration of Armenian Genocide

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