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February 23, 2010
AGBU Canadian Schools Hold Successful Walkathons
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Spectators gather to watch the participants of the AGBU Zaroukian School walkathon held in Toronto on September 27, 2009. -
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Participants in the Montreal walkathon, which took place on September 26, are seen in front of the AGBU Montreal Center.
Last fall, AGBU schools in Toronto and Montreal held 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 organized by AGBU Montreal and 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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