Description
As a result of the aggressive military attack by Azerbaijan along the front line of contact with the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, according to up to date reports, at least 29 Armenian soldiers from the Artsakh Defense Forces and local civilians including a 12-year-old boy have lost their lives and more than 100 people are wounded including two additional children. Our community must mobilize and do what we can to support an immediate cease-fire and support for these Heroes, who have died defending our Nation.
For our part, The Paros Foundation has launched a Hero Support Fund to raise funds and provide them to the families of our deceased Heroes. Our goal is to provide a minimum of $1,000 to every Hero’s family. While these funds will no where near address this tragic loss of life, nor ease the grief of our Hero’s families, it will provide them a bit of relief during these difficult times. As with any of our projects, 100% of your donation will be used to support this project without any administrative costs. Funds will be distributed as quickly as possible to the grieving families of these Heroes.
The Need
Many families have lost family members, either soldier or civilian, to the recent aggressive military attacks by Azerbaijan. While monetary aid will no where near address this tragic loss of life, nor ease the grief of our Hero’s families, it will provide them a bit of relief during these difficult times.
Short Term Impact
In the short term, families who have lost a love one to this Azeri aggression will receive a small family stipend in the amount of $1,000 as support.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, it is important for the Diaspora to develop a fund to support the families of soldiers and civilians that are killed defending our borders.
Sponsors Benefits
Donors will be listed on the Paros Foundation website and in media posts as appropriate.
Updates: Images & Information
As of today The Paros Foundation team has distributed funds to 34 families of our Heroes. In their time of deep sorrow, the families have expressed their deepest appreciation to the Diaspora for not only the aid, but for thinking of them during this difficult time.
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The Paros Team has completed distributions of aid to families of our Heroes that were killed in April and May. Any remaining funds will be used on specific projects to continue to assist these and other families of our Heroes.
Today Paros Foundation Staff visited families of our Heroes in Artsakh to distribute our support. We met with 13 today and will continue these efforts over the next two days.
A briefing was held today in Glendale, California including a short audio/visual presentation, highlighting the Foundation’s initial meetings with families of 36 of our Heroes.
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The Paros Foundation team continued distributing funds to the families of our Heroes. Over the last two days, Paros Foundation Chairman, Roger Strauch, Executive Director Peter Abajian, Project Managers Sevan Amirians and Gegham Minassyan met with and distributed funds to 15 families in Yerevan and Gyumri.
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Today the Paros Foundation Team began the distribution of funds to the families of our Heroes. Today we met with and distributed funds to seven families. We will continue meeting with the families and distributing funds over the next several days. Unfortunately, the number of Heroes (soldiers and civilians) continues to rise daily. As we receive confirmation, we will continue to update this page and continue to ask for your support to ensure that we are able to provide funds to each and every family. On behalf of the families and The Paros Foundation, thank you for your support.
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As a result of the April 2-5, Azeri aggression, more than 56 soldiers and civilians have lost their lives. A very special thank you to Mr. Serj Tankian who has greatly assisted with raising awareness of our efforts to provide each of our Heroes families with $1,000. We will begin distributing funds at the end of this month and 100% of all funds collected will go directly to these families. Thank you to everyone who have made heart felt contributions.
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Our Donors (504)
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes
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Mr. Dro Hambarchian
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Ms. Ani Tomola-Grigorian
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Mr. Haik Tashchyan
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes
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Mr. & Mrs. Jacques & Hilda Oskanian , In Memory of Mihran Sagatelyan
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Dr. Kenneth Karamyan & Dr. Emma Abramyan , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Vasken & Seta Khodanian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Beatrice Savadian & Family , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Sona Kupelian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Maro Demirjian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Janet Leist , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Dr. Julie Kulhanjian Strauch , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Raffi, Hrag & Johnny Khatchadourian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Anoush Kelegian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. John and Hermine Armstrong , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Michelle Kostanian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Zareh & Hasmig Samurkashian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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David Tateosian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Eleonore Aslanian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Hryre & Silvia Sarkissian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. Morley Pitt and Mrs. Elaine Kapjian-Pitt , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Artin & Agavni Hamamciyan , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Dr. John A. Boghossian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Helen Boursalian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Tsolag & Maral Panossian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Anna Armine Euredjian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Roxanne Makasdjian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Hasma Serverian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Gregory & Susan Nemet , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. Gregory Cherezian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Laima Sujohn , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Mildred Jardarian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Setrak & Anoush Maghdissian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Mary Jizmagian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Alice Fathy , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Anto & Hasmig Cingoz , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Christine Tehlirian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Arax Sarian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. Arkadiy Minasian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Arto & Nadya Yagjian , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Aspet & Carmen Archouniani , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Hasmig Archbold , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Dorothy Svihovec , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Ms. Emma Torosyan , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Ernest & Elina Avetisyan , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. & Mrs. Garabet & Ani Kantarci , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss
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Mr. Gary Eldemir , In Memory of Robert Sarkiss