Armenian Genocide Walk http://www.armeniangenocidewalk.com Philadelphia Armenian Genocide Walk Mon, 02 May 2011 20:36:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice in the Philadelphia Daily Record http://www.armeniangenocidewalk.com/2011/05/the-armenian-genocide-walk-for-justice-in-the-philadelphia-daily-record/ http://www.armeniangenocidewalk.com/2011/05/the-armenian-genocide-walk-for-justice-in-the-philadelphia-daily-record/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 20:31:53 +0000 admin http://www.armeniangenocidewalk.com/?p=586 Click here to see coverage of the Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice in the Philadelphia Daily Record.

http://www.phillyrecord.com/daily-2010/PDR-2011-04-25.pdf

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The Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice Committee  is aware of the predicted inclement weather but  we won’t let a little rain stop us from taking action! After the walk from the Art Museum to Independence Hall, we will gather in the Liberty View Ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center to conclude the walk with our keynote speakers.

PARKING AT THE BOURSE

Discounted parking will be available for those participating in the walk and program. Mention the “Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice” at the Bourse Parking garage for a special $8 rate until 5pm. 

The garage is conveniently located right next to The Bourse on 4th Street. Enter on the right, next to The Ritz Movie Theatre. ?The Bourse Garage: 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA

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The Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice will have FREE bus transportation from three local Armenian churches to facilitate easier travel into the city.  The buses will shuttle participants to the city and back to the churches.  Please arrive at the church of your choice by 10:15am on April 23rd.

Holy Trinity Armenian Church :101 Ashmead Road Cheltenham, PA 19012
St Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church : 630 Clothier Road Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096
St Gregory’s Armenian Church : 8701 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128

The bus will make a drop off at the Art Museum, where the walk will start.  After the walk through the city and the rally at Independence Visitor’s Center is over, the buses will then pick you up at the Independence Visitor’s Center and head back to each of the churches.

Buses will also be available to shuttle anyone back to the Art Museum if they drove and parked their cars in that area.

If you would like to reserve a seat on a bus, from one of the three churches to the city, please register online and select which church you would like depart from or call Krikor Yeremian at 610-547-2220.  Or if you have any questions about this bus transportation, please contact us at armeniangenocidewalk@gmail.com.

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Pre-register now for $15 a person. The registration will include the 2011 Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice T-Shirt. Armenian Flags and other items will also be available for those who march from the Art Museum to the Independence Visitor Center where a rally will be held with remarks from world renowned attorney Mark Geragos.

Today April 22, 2011 is the last day to pre-register online.

The registration fee can be paid on site at the registration tables.  So do not wait any longer, register online for the walk and a space on the buses by clicking on the register button below.

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April 23rd – Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice.  Take action against Genocide denial by joining the Philadelphia Armenian community and renowned attorney Mark Geragos in a march for justice – followed by a rally.


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The artwork of the contest winner will appear on this year’s commemorative T-shirt which is worn by hundreds of attendees the day of the event, which is being held this year on April 23, 2011 in Philadelphia. All contestants will have their artwork displayed the day of the event.

Contest Rules

  • Seeking students ages 13 to 18 (7th grade to 12th grade) to participate in the contest.
  • Student artwork must convey the theme of the role of community in taking action to achieve justice for the Armenian Genocide.
  • Students must submit one drawing or painting, no larger than 8 1/2″ x 11″ in size:
    • Drawings can be done on an illustration board, using color pencils, crayons or pastels.
    • Paintings can be done on canvas or illustration board, using any kind of paint.
  • Student artwork must include the artist’s name & age on the back of the work.
    Entries must be received by Sunday, March 6, 2011. Pick-up of artwork will be arranged.
  • Entries will be judged by the Armenian Genocide Walk Committee; the winner will be announced by Sunday, March 13, 2011.

For more information: Please contact Rose Manteghian at vart2e@verizon.net or Kim Yacoubian at (484) 420-4354.

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Four-year-old Charlotte Conybear, the great-granddaughter of Aram Jerrehian, Sr., cofounder and Godfather of St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Church in Wynnewood, PA, is suffering from Apalstic Anemia. She is in need of a bone marrow transplant.

Philadelphia area Armenian churches are inviting their members to be tested to determine if they might be an appropriate candidate as a bone marrow donor. Representatives from the National Bone Marrow Registry or Armenian Bone Marrow Registry will be at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Church, St. Gregory’s Armenian Church, Armenian Martyr’s Congregational Church, and  St. Mark’s
Armenian Catholic Church on Easter Sunday, April 4 to register prospective donors.

Registration involves answering a few questions, completing a short form and a cheek swab. You will be contacted if you are found to be a match. You may be able to save Charlotte’s life ~ or the life of someone else. For more information on the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, please visit http://www.abmdr.am. For more information on the National Bone Marrow Program, please visit http://www.marrow.org. If you would like to organize a registration drive in your area or would like to find a registration drive near you, please contact Charlotte’s uncle, Dean Jerrehian, at deanjerr@gmail.com .

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