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PRESS RELEASE

Thursday, February 25, 2010

AGBU Canadian Schools Hold Successful Walkathons

Last fall, AGBU schools in Toronto and Montreal organized successful
walkathons, which combined raised $17,500 with close to 200
participants.

On September 26, 2009, the AGBU Alex Manoogian School of Montreal held
its second annual walkathon. The event was co-sponsored by the Tekeyan
Cultural Association, the Society of Armenians from Istanbul, and the
Holy Cross and St. Gregory the Illuminator churches. Some 150
participants (walkers and donors), including local Armenian clergy, AGBU
leaders, the school’s principal, teachers, alumni, students and board of
trustees members, as well as representatives of the aforementioned
sponsoring organizations, took part in the six-kilometer circuit through
the streets of Ville Saint-Laurent, led by the AGBU Scouts’ drum corps.
On returning to the AGBU Center, the participants were treated to
refreshments. The event was a success, raising $13,000.

On September 27, 2009, the AGBU Zaroukian School, an elementary day
school with 100 pupils, held its first annual walkathon. Some 40
friends, family members, faculty and students of all ages made the 2.5
kilometer walk (1.55 miles) from the school to the Scarborough Civic
Centre and back. The energetic bunch had fun, while making a valuable
contribution to the school. Principal Lucy Hopyan greeted the
participants at the finish line with snacks and refreshments. Overall it
was a very successful event, raising $4,500.

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