12 The <strong>Armenia</strong>n Reporter | April 25, 2009<strong>Community</strong><strong>Armenia</strong>n Medical Fund, which helps stop TB in Lebanon,<strong>Armenia</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Karabakh, will host a New York receptionby Taleen BabayanNEW YORK – The <strong>Armenia</strong>nMedical Fund will host its first annualHelp Stop TB cocktail receptionon Saturday evening, May 15,at the Pratt House in New YorkCity. The reception will mark over50 years of the <strong>Armenia</strong>n MedicalFund’s fight against tuberculosis inLebanon, <strong>Armenia</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Karabakh;it will also provide an opportunityfor people to become more awareof the work that amf does <strong>and</strong> thehelp <strong>and</strong> hope the organizationprovides for TB patients.The event “will be the first ofhopefully annual gatherings tothank <strong>and</strong> enlighten our supporters<strong>and</strong> entice new supporters tohelp amf with their endeavors,”said Houri Geudelekian, a memberof the Board of Directors.The cocktail reception, which willconsist of an open bar <strong>and</strong> delectablefood, will provide guests anopportunity to spend time with oldfriends <strong>and</strong> meet new ones. Therewill also be presentations <strong>and</strong> guestspeakers, <strong>and</strong> an emphasis will beplaced on educating people abouttuberculosis <strong>and</strong> TB-related issues.Since its inception in 1953, the<strong>Armenia</strong>n Medical Fund has beenaiding tuberculosis institutions <strong>and</strong>helping prevent TB in the MiddleEast, <strong>Armenia</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Karabakh. Onethirdof the current population hasbeen infected with TB, a deadly infectiousdisease that usually attacksthe lungs <strong>and</strong> is spread through theair when people who have the diseasecough, sneeze, or spit. In mostpeople, a healthy immune systemkeeps the disease dormant.When the <strong>Armenia</strong>n MedicalCalendar of EventsFund was first established, it focusedits efforts on the <strong>National</strong>Sanatorium in Azouniyeh, Lebanon.After <strong>Armenia</strong> gained its independence,amf began providing aidto TB centers <strong>and</strong> hospitals thereas well as in Karabakh. Last yearalone, 2,000 new cases of TB werereported in <strong>Armenia</strong>. New YorkTimes columnist Nicholas Kristofagbu issues appeal for victims ofthe Italian earthquakeNEW YORK – The agbu issuedan appeal encouraging itsmembers, friends, <strong>and</strong> the rest ofthe public to donate to its specialItalian Earthquake Relief Fund,which will ensure that the peopleinjured or left homeless by theApril 6 earthquake in central Italyare be able to recover as quicklyas possible.With 295 confirmed dead, hundredsinjured, <strong>and</strong> 30,000 peoplehomeless, this devastating naturaldisaster has wreaked havocin the region <strong>and</strong> created a largehumanitarian crisis. Charitableorganizations the world over arerushing to provide emergencyshelter, food <strong>and</strong> counselingto those affected by the earthquake,<strong>and</strong> Italian leaders havebeen working to soothe the fearsof those bracing for the aftershocks.“As a people who have seen firsth<strong>and</strong>the destruction an earthquakecan have on the fabric of acountry, our hearts go out to theItalian people. We also rememberthat Italy was one of the firstcountries to rush to the assistanceof <strong>Armenia</strong> after the 1988 Gyumriearthquake <strong>and</strong>, as <strong>Armenia</strong>ns, wefeel compelled to help our friendsin their great time of need, as theydid for us,” agbu President BergeSetrakian said.connect:agbu.org/italianearthquakehighlighted the dangers of TB inan article he wrote last Decemberwhen he profiled a 34-year-old manliving in Yerevan, who was diagnosedwith extensively drug resistantTB. The <strong>Armenia</strong>n Reporter’sMaria Titizian followed up witha major story on prevention <strong>and</strong>treatment efforts in <strong>Armenia</strong>.While TB is major health issuein <strong>Armenia</strong>, there are TB centers<strong>and</strong> hospitals around the countryto care for the afflicted. The DilijanChildren’s TB sanatorium isthe only major sanatorium forthe children of <strong>Armenia</strong> who haveTB-infected family members <strong>and</strong>provides medical care <strong>and</strong> room<strong>and</strong> board. amf has participatedin improving the sanatorium overthe past decade. Most recently theyrenovated the building, which cannow accommodate 200 children,twice its previous capacity.Greg Toufayan, a board memberof amf, first visited the DilijanSanatorium 12 years ago witha friend who had done work there.“Since her efforts drew me there, Ihave had a strong interest,” said Mr.Toufayan. “I would say this was aleading factor in my initial interestin amf <strong>and</strong> becoming a boardmember. Knowing the work theywere doing there <strong>and</strong> in similarplaces in <strong>Armenia</strong> I was drawn todo something to help.”The Republican TB Hospital inAbovian is the main TB hospitalin <strong>Armenia</strong> <strong>and</strong> the first hospitalwhere amf focused its effortsin <strong>Armenia</strong>. In 2000 the surgerydepartment’s operating room wasfully renovated by amf. amf alsorenovated the newly acquired TBwing at the Main Hospital at thethe Vanadzor TB Hospital. Manyother hospitals <strong>and</strong> centers in<strong>Armenia</strong> <strong>and</strong> Karabakh have receivedaid from amf, including theGoris TB Hospital, the Kapan TBCenter, the Gyumri TB Hospital,the Mikaelian Hospital in Kanaker,<strong>and</strong> the Jambarag Hospital. Likewisethe hospital in Karakert villagereceived aid in a joint projectwith the Children of <strong>Armenia</strong>Fund. In Karabakh, help went tothe TB Center in Stepanakert, theShushi Hospital, <strong>and</strong> Vank Villagein Vank.From amf’s first project in Lebanon,to its ongoing projects in TBcenters <strong>and</strong> hospitals in <strong>Armenia</strong><strong>and</strong> Karabakh, amf has providedsignificant aid <strong>and</strong> relief in its relativelyshort history. The receptionon May 15 will familiarize thosewho are unaware of amf’s accomplishments<strong>and</strong> future goals.“How does one acknowledge <strong>and</strong>encourage an organization that hasbeen around for over 50 years yetalmost no one in our community isSome of thechildren inDilijan Children’sTB sanatoriumwith AMFchairpersonVahe Balouzian<strong>and</strong> executivesecretary Her<strong>and</strong>Markarian.aware of?” asked Ms. Geudelekian.“Since <strong>Armenia</strong>’s independence,amf has quietly supported as manyas 10 to 12 different hospitals <strong>and</strong>sanatoriums who help TB inflictedpatients <strong>and</strong> their families in <strong>Armenia</strong><strong>and</strong> Karabakh.”Jirair Tcholakian, photographer<strong>and</strong> graphic designer was approachedby the Board of Directorsto put together an ad campaign <strong>and</strong>invitations for the upcoming event.“I, just like many others, had neverheard of amf <strong>and</strong> approached itas an opportunity to raise awarenessof the organization,” said Mr.Tcholakian.“The reception will be a very interesting<strong>and</strong> fulfilling event for amf’ssupporters <strong>and</strong> their friends tohear about <strong>and</strong> see actual video ofthe good work that has been doneto improve the living conditions ofour most needy children in <strong>Armenia</strong>,”said Mr. Toufayan.amf’s Board of Directors includesVahe Balouzian, chairperson, AndrewTorigian, vice chairperson,Her<strong>and</strong> Markarian, Ph.D., executivesecretary, Mesrob Odian,Ph.D., treasurer, Ms. Geudelekian,George Dermksian, MD, KhorenNalb<strong>and</strong>ian, R.Ph., Puzant Torigian,D.Sc., <strong>and</strong> Mr. Toufayan. connect:www.armenianmedicalfund.org.Northern CaliforniaAPRIL 25 - CACC ANNUALBANQUET. Location: Calvary<strong>Armenia</strong>n CongregationalChurch, 725 Brotherhood Way,San Francisco, CA. 7:00 PMAdmission: $75. For more informationcontact CACC, 415-586-2000; cacc@cacc-sf.org.MAY 11 - PETER BALAKIANBAY AREA BOOK TOUR. Location:Stanford University, JordanHall, bldg 420, room 041,Palo Alto, CA. 7:00 PM Admission:free. For more informationcontact Stanford Univ. ComparativeLit Dept <strong>and</strong> StanfordASA, 650-926-4444; anahid1@sonic .net.MAY 12 - PETER BALAKIANBAY AREA BOOK TOUR CON-TINUED. Location: Lick-.WilmerdingHigh School, 755 OceanAvenue, San Francisco, CA.7:00 PM Admission: free <strong>and</strong>open to the. For more informationcontact FACING HISTORYAND OURSELVES, 510- 786-2500 x227; facinghistory.org/allstate.MAY 13 - PETER BALAKIANBOOK TOUR CONTINUED.Location: Book Passage Bookstorein the San Francisco FerryBuilding, 1 Ferry Building#42, San Francisco, CA. 6:00PM Admission: free. For moreinformation contact BOOKPASSAGE BOOKSTORE, 415-835- 1020; Bookpassage.com.MAY 31 - YEREVAN DANCEGROUP ANNIVERSARYSHOW. Location: Cubberly<strong>Community</strong> Center Theatre,4000 Middlefield Road, PaloAlto, CA. 6:00pm Admission:TBD. For more informationcontact Homenetmen AniChapter at homenetmenani@gmail.com.JULY 6 - HYE EM YES SUM-MER DAY CAMP. Location: KZV<strong>Armenia</strong>n School, 825 BrotherhoodWay, San Francisco, CA.8:30am-1:00pm Admission:$200.00 for the week. For moreinformation contact Annie Bavoukian,415-586-8686; abavoukian@kzv.org.Central CaliforniaAPRIL 26 - EMPOWERINGFUTURE SHEPHERDS SCHOL-ARSHIP BANQUET. Location:First <strong>Armenia</strong>n PresbyterianChurch, 430 South First Street,Fresno, CA. 1 pm Admission:$15 per person. For more informationcontact <strong>Armenia</strong>nTheological Students Aid Inc.,559-433-0746; KarlVFresno@aol.com.MAY 3 - CLASSICAL CON-CERT BENEFIT OF ARMENIANCHURCH OF SANTA BAR-BARA. Location: All Saints bythe Sea Church, 83 EucalyptusLane, Santa Barbara, CA. 3pmAdmission: $30 adult. For moreinformation contact <strong>Armenia</strong>nChurch, 805-965-3088; operaforlife19@yahoo.com.MAY 17 - DISCOVER ARME-NIA: SLIDE SHOW AND LUN-CHEON. Location: St. Paul <strong>Armenia</strong>nChurch, 3767 N. FirstStreet, Fresno, CA. 1:00 PM Admission:Free / $10 Lunch tickt.Photography exhibit <strong>and</strong> slideshow presentation by MatthewKaranian <strong>and</strong> Robert Kurkjian,
The <strong>Armenia</strong>n Reporter | April 25, 2009 13<strong>Community</strong>Calendar of EventsWhat, When, Where?Event Listings with the <strong>Armenia</strong>n Reporterclassifieds@reporter.am, 818-955-8407author-photographers of “TheStone Garden Guide: <strong>Armenia</strong><strong>and</strong> Karabagh.” For more informationcontact 888-266-7331or www.StoneGardenProductions.comJUNE 7 - CAL POLY SLO M.E. MUSIC/DANCE ENS. Location:Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,Spanos Theatre, San LuisObispo, CA. 7 pm, for moreinformation contact Cal PolySLO at 562-941-0845; bozigian@earthlink.net.Southern CaliforniaAPRIL 26 - COMMEMORA-TION OF THE ARMENIANGENOCIDE, AND FILM ENTI-TLED “THE RIVER RAN RED”.Location: St. Patrick’s EpiscopalChurch, One Church Road,Thous<strong>and</strong> Oaks, CA. 12:15pmAdmission: Free. For more informationcontact <strong>Armenia</strong>nApostolic Church of VenturaCounty, 818-645-5662; fr.hovel@yahoo.com.MAY 1 - 8TH ANNUAL GLEN-DALE “ARARAT” TENNISTOURNAMENT. Location: GloriettaPark, 1733 Glorietta Ave,Glendale, CA. See Applicationfor Admission. For more informationcontact HomenetmenGlendale “Ararat” Chapter, 323-256-0651; athletics@ararat.org.MAY 3 - ARMENIAN INTER-NATIONAL MEDICAL FUNDGALA DINNER. Location: TheGlendale Hilton, 100 W. GlenoaksBlvd, Glendale, CA. 5:30 PMAdmission: $100.00. For moreinformation contact <strong>Armenia</strong>n<strong>International</strong> Medical Fund,818-257-8998; AIM_Fund@yahoo.com.MAY 17 - DAVIDIAN-MARI-AMIAN 2ND ANNUAL TELE-THON. Location: DMEF, 658W Hawthorne St Unit B, Glendale,CA. 6:00 pm to MidnightAdmission: Donation. For moreinformation contact MarietteKeshishian, 909-373-7876;m.keshishian@actiumconsulting.com.MAY 18 - ARMENIA ANDKARABAKH ILLUSTRATEDTRAVELOGUE AND AUTHOR-TALK WITH AUTHOR-PHO-TOGRAPHERS MATTHEWKARANIAN AND ROBERTKURKJIAN. Location: DistantL<strong>and</strong>s Travel Bookstore, 56 S.Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA.7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. Free Admission.For more informationcontact Distant L<strong>and</strong>s, 626-449-3220; www.distantl<strong>and</strong>s.comMAY 23 - AN EVENIG AT WALTDISNEY CONCERT HALL.Location: PROKOFIEV ANDSHOSTAKOVICH, 111 SOUTHGRAND AVENUE, LOS ANGE-LES, Los Angeles, CA. 7:00 P.M.Admission: $ 58.00. For moreinformation contact <strong>Armenia</strong>nProfessional Society, 818-685-9946; apsla@apsla.org.MAY 24 - ARMENIAN INDE-PENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL.Location: Little <strong>Armenia</strong>, HollywoodBlvd. <strong>and</strong> Alex<strong>and</strong>ria,Hollywood, CA. 11am Admission:Free. For more informationcontact <strong>Armenia</strong>n CulturalFoundation, 818-243-9264; info@littlearmeniafestival.org.MAY 31 - 32ND ANNIVERSARYCHURCH BANQUET. Location:St. John Garabed <strong>Armenia</strong>nChurch, 4473 30th Street, SanDiego, CA. 12:30 pm. For moreinformation contact St. JohnGarabed <strong>Armenia</strong>n Church, 619-284-7179; StJohnGarabed@sbcglobal.net.JUNE 6 - ARMENIAN FOODFAIR & FEST. Location: HolyCross Cathedral Grounds, 900W Lincoln Avenue, Montebello,CA. Noon - 10pm Admission:Free Admission. For more informationcontact Holy CrossCathedral, 323-727-1113; info@armenianfoodfair.com.JUNE 7 & 13 - POPULAR AR-MENIAN SINGER HAMLETGEVORKIAN AND HIS BAND– IN CONCERT. Location: GlendaleHigh School. His US tourstarts after this performance.For more information call 818-242-6928; 818-246-0125; 818-246-2070.AUGUST 16 - ANNUALCHURCH PICNIC AND GRAPEBLESSING. Location: MissionBay Park, Mission Blvd., SanDiego, CA. 12:00pm Admission:Free. For more information contactSt John Garabed <strong>Armenia</strong>nChurch, 619-284-7179; StJohnGarabed@sbcglobal.net.SEPTEMBER 5 - FIFA - AR-MENIAN VS. BOSNIA-HER-ZEGOVINA SOCCER GAMESHOWING. Location: AGBUAlex Manoogian Pasadena Center,2495 E. Mountain St., Pasadena,CA. TBA Admission: Free.For more information contactAGBU Generation Next MentorshipProgram, (626)794-7942;info@agbugennext.org.SEPTEMBER 9 - FIFA ARME-NIA VS. BELGIUM SOCCERGAME SHOWING. Location:AGBU Alex Manoogian PasadenaCenter, 2495 E. Mountain St.,Pasadena, CA. Admission: Free.For more information contactAGBU Generation Next MentorshipProgram, 626-794-7942;info@agbugennext.org.OCTOBER 10 - FIFA - ARME-NIA VS. SPAIN SOCCER GAMESHOWING. Location: AGBUAlex Manoogian Pasadena Center,2495 E. Mountain St., Pasadena,CA. Admission: Free. Formore information contact AGBUGeneration Next MentorshipProgram, 626-794-7942; info@agbugennext.org.OCTOBER 14 - FIFA- AR-MENIA VS TURKEY SOCCERGAME SHOWING. Location:AGBU Alex Manoogian PasadenaCenter, 2495 E. MountainSt., Pasadena, CA. Admission:Free. For more informationcontact AGBU GenerationNext Mentorship Program,626-794-7942; info@agbugennext.org.OCTOBER 17 - ANNUAL BA-ZAAR- ARMENIAN CULTURALFESTIVAL. Location: St JohnGarabed <strong>Armenia</strong>n Church,4473 30th Street, San Diego, CA.12:00pm Admission: Free. Formore information contact St.John Garabed <strong>Armenia</strong>n Church,619-284-7179; StJohnGarabed@sbcglobal.net.NEW YORKJULY 1-4-ARMENIAN MEDI-CAL WORLD CONGRESS (AM-WCO9) Hilton, NewYork, inNYC. For more imformationvisit www.aahpo.org/amwc09NEW JERSEYMAY 1 - ARMENIAN AMERI-CAN HEALTH PROFESSION-AL ASSOCIATION (AAHPO) issponsoring an educational dinnerfor all health professionalsat Rosa’s, 125 Engle St. Englewood,NJ (201-541-0020) at7:30 PM. Speakers are HaroutMekhjian Jr. MD on “AnesthesiaUpdate”; Lawrence NajarianMD, president of AAHPO on“The <strong>Armenia</strong>n Medical WorldCongress (AMWC 09) July 1-4,2009 in NYC”, hosted by AAH-PO; <strong>and</strong> Chris Irizary, President& CEO of North Hudson <strong>Community</strong>Action Corporation on“Primary Medical Adult & PediatricCare for Uninsured <strong>Armenia</strong>ns”.Donation $35. 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