For the first time in its history, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) will hold a Walkathon in Fresno this month, in addition to its annual Walkathon in Los Angeles.

Walk of Life 2011 will be held in Fresno on Saturday, October 15, as well as in Glendale, California, on Saturday, October 22.

“This is an extraordinary turning point for our organization,” said Dr. Frieda Jordan, president of the ABMDR Board of Directors, as she commented on the Fresno Armenian community’s enthusiasm for hosting its own annual ABMDR Walkathon. “The Fresno Walkathon has been in the works for quite some time, and we’re all so very touched by the support of the entire community,” Dr. Jordan added.

Participating in the Fresno Walkathon will be a large number of local-community members as well as all of the area’s Armenian churches and organizations, including Armenian student associations. Moreover, the Walkathon is receiving considerable media attention, with several local newspapers and television stations planning to cover the event.

For more information, call (323) 663-3609 or visit abmdr.am.