Two months ago, the Armenian Relief Society Eastern USA Office received a letter from Der Hayr Bedros Shetilian of Troy, N.Y. asking for assistance for Larissa Arzumanov of Albany, N.Y. Arzumanov needed immediate surgery to treat a complicated eye disease, but due to unfortunate family circumstances was unable to pay for her medical treatment.
She was blind in her right eye and only had two percent vision in her left eye. Surgery was the only solution in order to save her eyesight.
Arzumanov was a victim of the Armenian pogrom that took place in Baku, Azerbaijan in 1988. She was a witness to horrible events, including murder. She and her family were able to flee Baku for Russia with nothing more than the clothing on their backs. She considers herself very lucky to be alive today. She recently immigrated to the United States to be with her son, her daughter-in-law, and her newly born granddaughter.
The ARS, as a humanitarian organization, immediately informed its chapters of the urgency of this case, and chapters willingly sent in their monetary donations.
Thanks to the combined efforts of the Armenian community and Der Hayr Shetilian, today Arzumanov is doing well after a successful operation.
The Armenian Relief Society Eastern USA, Inc. Board of Regional Directors would like to thank the individuals, members, and chapters for their acts of kindness.
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