ARS Chapters Hold 11th Annual ‘Walk Armenia’ in NJ
RIDGEFIELD, N.J.—On Sun., May 5, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA held “Walk Armenia,” its 11th Annual Walkathon, to benefit Camp Haiastan, as well as the ARS Eastern USA’s Armenia Fund.
The four local ARS chapters—Agnouni, Bergen, Shakeh, and Spitak—organized the 2-mile walk, which drew in more than 75 ARS members, Homenetmen Girl Scouts, and community members. It began in front of Sts. Vartanantz Church in Ridgefield, following a prayer service by Rev. Father Hovnan Bozoian in front of the Armenian Genocide statue. The route continued to Cliffside Park lookout and back. The walkers were escorted by Ridgefield and Cliffside Park police for their safety.
Following the walkathon, all of the participants enjoyed a delicious lunch, donated and prepared by members of the ARS New Jersey chapters in the church’s large hall. Good food, good friends, and a soft heart makes a community.
The event would not have been possible without the hard work of the ARS EUSA, the chapters’ Walk Armenia Committee, and its members. They thank all of the participants, the donors, the and HMEM Girl Scouts, and especially Reverend Father Hovnan Bozoian and the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church’s Board of Trustees.
