Aram Ghukasyan, a 30-year-old programmer will soon become the father of a second child. But before the happy day, Aram has to lie in hospital because of his ill health. For the last ten years, Aram has suffered from a rare disease - cancer of the adrenal cortex. Aram is under constant surveillance; doctors struggle hard to prolong his life.

Aram underwent operations in 2000, 2001 and 2006. Doctors removed his left kidney. The illness grew acute in 2009 and unfortunately, it is developing at a terrific speed. On the advice of physicians, Aram received two courses of chemotherapy; but the treatment yielded no results. Armenian doctors cannot cure this illness. Recently, Aram received an invitation from the University Hospital Basel of Switzerland. Swiss Professor Richard Herrmann promised to help Aram with their latest medical techniques. (Prof. Richard Herrmann, Chefarzt der Klinik für Medizinische Onkologie Universitätsspital, CH-4031 Basel, Tel. +41-61-2655075, FAX +41-61-2655316) The treatment costs 18000 CHF ($ 17,000 USD).

Unfortunately, Aram's family cannot afford the treatment at present. Aram is a graduate of Yerevan State Engineering University and works as a programmer. Today Aram needs your help. Aram's address and telephone:  #9 Hrachya Kochar, Apt 36, Yerevan, Armenia Tel: (374)10-22-88-81 Bank accounts: Account in AMD Recipient: Aram Ghukasyan Account: 16048070552600 Bank: VTB - Armenia Account in U.S. Dollars ($) CORRESPONDENT BANK: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, One Madison Avenue, New York SWIFT: SCBLUS33 BENEFICIARY'S BANK: 3582023310001, `VTB BANK (ARMENIA)` CJSC, Yerevan, Armenia SWIFT: ARMJAM22 BENEFICIARY NAME: GHUKASYAN ARAM, Passport: AK0476931 ACC: 16048070552601 Account in Euros (€) CORRESPONDENT BANK: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, Franklinstrasse 46-48, 60486 FRANKFURT/MAIN (GERMANY) GMBH SWIFT: SCBLDEFX BENEFICIARY'S BANK: 18159006, `VTB BANK (ARMENIA)` CJSC, Yerevan, Armenia SWIFT: ARMJAM22 BENEFICIARY NAME: ARAM GHUKASYAN, Passport: AK0476931 ACC: 16048070552602