News & Events

November 09, 2011, Coopereation with “The South Caucasian Railway” CJSC

Armaveni Charitable foundation continues to provide treatment to needy patient with orthopedic problems. Recently Armaveni Charitable Foundation has got agreement with “The South Caucasian Railway” CJSC to regular sponsorship for treatment for needy patients. Just in last month 2 of them have been operated and are in process of treatment. So far 6 patient were treatment with sponsorship of “The South Caucasian Railway” CJSC on behalf of patients we appreciate very much the cooperation “The South Caucasian Railway” CJSC

May 31, 2010, Yerevan Chamber Theater

Armaveni Charitable Foundation presentation was held at the Yerevan Chamber Theater. The event was dedicated to the 10 year anniversary of functioning of Standing Tall program and was timed to Children’s Protection Day. Rita Sargsyan, First Lady of Armenia, Haroutyun and Narine Koushkian, Seiran Ohanyan, the Minister of Defence, Roza Tsaroukian, Edward Mirzoyan, and other cultural, scientific and business representatives participated.
The goal of the event was to introduce the results of the foundation activity during the first decade. The guests witnessed those whom the foundation helped not only to recover their legs, but gave them a chance to live full-grown and happy lives. Mrs. Rita Sargsyan expressed her thanks to all, who participated or will participate in functioning of the foundation and said: "I realized, that it's a big happiness to make other people happy." Many of the guests declared their readiness to sponsor treatment of patients on the waiting list of the foundation. Maxim Hakobyan, the General Manager of Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine granted US$50000 to the Foundation for the treatment of patients. Naira Nahapetyan and Ara Aghababyan from Gyumri WPP, Vardan Baloyan, Gagik Tovmasyan, Gagik Shahverdyan, families of Shahbazyan and Manvelyan, Emma Vardanyan, Babayan Goar also expressed their readiness to sponsor the treatment of patients.
The Minister of Health Harutyun Kushkyan announced that in the project of national budget of Armenia for 2011 year a state program will be stipulated for sponsoring orthopedic operations of citizens from low-income families. The Minister of Defence promised overall support and assistance and noted that Standing Tall Program treats people not only physically, but also treats their hearts and souls.
To some philanthropists for their special involvement in the Standing Tall Program medals symbolizing the Foundation were awarded.
A banquet in the lobby was sponsored by Phoenicia restaurant.

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March 18, 2010, Los-Angeles

On March 18, 2010 in the Narek Cultural and Educational Foundation in Los-Angeles Dr. Arshak Mirzoyan met with the participants of the Fund Raising which had taken place in Los-Angeles.
Dr. Mirzoyan informed those present about the progress of Armaveni Charitable Foundation for the last 2 years. It was mentioned that thanks to the active participation of First Lady of the Republic of Armenia Rita Sargssyan, The South Caucasus Railways (SCR) Company, the administration of JSC “Gyumri Beer and Hops” company, children and teenagers from the waiting list are actively get their treatment. And with it, there are still lots of young adults in the waiting list. This is the age when they can set up their families, get jobs and become full-fledged members of the society in the case of complete recovery. It was informed that Armaveni Charitable Foundation is going to bend every effort to intensive treatment of the patients of this age group.
Nshan Adjemian, the chairman of Hi-Am Charitable Foundation, spoke at the meeting. He mentioned that the cooperation with the Armaveni Charitable Foundation is one of the important areas for Hi-Am Charitable Foundation.

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December 17, 2009, Gyumri

Armaveni Charitable Foundation staff visited Gyumri in the scope of “Standing Tall” program. In “Berlin” polyclinic the doctors examined 18 patients form low –income families, with different orthopedic diseases. Eight of them have been put on a waiting list for free treatment. The administration of JSC “Gyumri Beer and Hops” company made decision to sponsor the treatment of five patients. December 21, 2009 Mr. Misak Balasanian and Dr. Arshak Mirzoyan visited the orphanage in Gyumri and chose three patients for the treatment. Besides, it was decided to sponsor the treatment of two patients from low-income families. Three of them are already in the process of the treatment.

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September 01, 2009, Yerevan

On the day beginning the school year the staff of Armaveni organized a visit to the Children’s Railway Park for several children who have already been treated surgically. The children were delighted by their rides on different carousels, and by a trip on the children’s railway train.

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July 22, 2009, Goris

The staff of the Armaveni Charity Foundation, including Arshak Mirzoyan, Arsen Vahramian, Seyron Seroyan, Marieta Saghatelian, and Gayane Geoletsyan, was invited to Goris to celebrate the first anniversary of the Center of Concern for Handicapped Children. During this visit they met with the head of Syunik Marz, with the director of the Center, with officials from similar centers in various regios of Armenia, and with representatives from UNESCO. The celebration featured performances by children affected by different pathologies, and of the musculoskeletal system in particular, who attend this center. Forgetting their illnesses, the children enjoyed the holiday with joy and enthusiasm. Doctors from Armaveni examined several children afterwards, some of whom were already queued for free treatment in the “Standing Tall” program. Several of these children have now been treated surgically.

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June 01, 2009, Yerevan Center of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction

First Lady Rita Sargsyan visited the Nairi Medical Center on the occasion of the International Children’s Protection Day where, at the Yerevan Center of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction, she met with the children of unemployed families with various orthopedic diseases who are on “Standing Tall’s” waiting list for free treatment. She declared her readiness to sponsor eight children, and all children were given valuable gifts.

Mrs. Sargsyan said, “Speaking about children’s health, one cannot remain indifferent. We have decided to sponsor surgery and further treatment for eight children, although needy children are, unfortunately, too many, and they are waiting, waiting with hope. I want to appeal to all kind people: let’s give children the happiness of standing tall.”

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April 08, 2009, Yerevan

A “Standing Tall” presentation was held at the Yerevan Chamber Theater. The goal of the event was to inform citizens of the Armenian Republic, already familiar with the success of the Armaveni Foundation within Armenia, of its impact outside of the Republic. Rita Sargsyan, First Lady of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Bella Kocharyan, Haroutyun and Narine Koushkian, Roza Tsaroukian, Zori Balayan, Sergey Hambartzoumian, Edward Mirzoyan, Levon Malkhasian, and other cultural, scientific and business representatives participated.

The response exceeded all expectations. The First Lady, the representative of the Yerevan Brandy Company, Naira Tovmasian, National Party Deputy Ara Babloyan, Healt Minister Haroutyun Koushkian, Armine Hovhannisian, founder of the Oran Charity Foundation, and Roza Tsaroukian declared their readiness to sponsor at least one patient on the waiting list of “Standing Tall.” Professor Arshak Mirzoyan, president of the Armaveni Foundation, presented medals symbolizing the Foundation and the Yerevan Center of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction. A banquet in the lobby was sponsored by Phoenicia Restaurant and the Yerevan Brandy Company.

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March 06, 2008, Los Angeles, California

Dr. Mirzoyan presented the “Standing Tall” program and its ongoing results to the Armenian community of Los Angeles in the Narek Cultural and Educational Foundation in Glendale. Funds were raised for the treatment of eight children and for the purchase of medical equipment. Introductory remarks by Mrs. Rimma Sarian, who appealed for the sponsorship of children enrolled on the waiting list. The Bishop, tsayragooyn vartabed Hayr Tachat Yardemian, and local businessmen and authorities took part in the presentation.
The president of the Hi-Am Charity Foundation, Nshan Hajemian, kindly offered the Foundation’s support in order to make tax deductions available to U.S. sponsors of children in the “Standing Tall” program.

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February 24, 2008, Phoenix, Arizona

At the invitation of Dr. Ted Khachaturian, Dr. Mirzoyan introduced the “Standing Tall” charity program to Arizona’s Armenian community. The meeting was held in the conference hall of the Armenian Church of Phoenix. Introductory speech was made by Dr. Harry Sirounian, noted orthopedic surgeon and philanthropist.
"For the last 20 years, I have followed Dr. Mirzoyan's career closely. We first met following the 1988 earthquake, when Arshak had returned to Armenia to care for the injured. At that time his techniques were relatively unknown outside the Soviet Union. Since then, Arshak has traveled the world wide demonstrating and teaching his skills. He has taught and operated in American and European universities, instructing physicians on how to handle the most difficult of cases, including correcting the most complex of deformities.
He has lectured many times at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting. In attendance were professors and physicians from universities across America and also present, doctors from all branches of the U.S. military. Now you can find the techniques he practices, being used in all university, military and major trauma centers across the U.S.
To the best of my knowledge, Dr Mirzoyan is the only Armenian Orthopedist to have had an article accepted, reviewed, and printed in the prestigious Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the gold standard of orthopedic writings.
But all these skills are not the measure of the man. He can live and practice just about anywhere, yet his heart has always been in Armenia. His goal has been to contribute, the best he can, to the future of his homeland.
I wish him well in his endeavors."