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“A
Run To Remember”
is an initiative of Homenetmen Toronto. The 2 main
objectives are to celebrate and honour the memory of our
dear departed friends and to raise funds for a number of
children’s charities.
It is an idea which started a
few years ago with a number of dedicated individuals who
wanted to remember and celebrate the memory of their friends
who unfortunately lost their battle with life and are missed
by their family and friends on a daily basis.
These individuals not only
wanted to celebrate the memory of their family and friends
in a very special way but they also wanted to make a
positive impact and give something back to society. With
the help of the Armenian Community Centre and Homenetmen,
they raised money for a number of children’s charities.
This year the focus is once again on children.
Children are our future.
Whether it is through the Children’s Wish Foundation
who are able to put a smile on a child’s face when they are
surrounded by adversity and hopelessness, giving a child
hope and a start in life through Sosse Kindergarden
in Artzakh, assisting the education of children through the
A.R.S. Day School or providing recreational
facilities and programs for children through Homenetmen,
“A Run To Remember” will help to make all these
things possible.
This year is the 90th
Anniversary of Homenetmen and “A Run To Remember”
will be proudly honouring and running in memory of all our
Homenetmen members in Toronto who have passed away and are
no longer with us. These individuals have made a
significant contribution to Homenetmen and the community
over the years and have touched all our hearts and helped to
make us better individuals. Celebrating their memory is
something that we will always cherish.
I am sure that all your family
and friends will want to participate to honour the memory of
all our Homenetmen members who are so dear to us and at the
same time help to put a smile on the faces of all children
and to make the world a better place for them.
“I can’t explain the
incredible feeling I get when I am running to honour the
memory of my friends. I feel a special closeness that they
are by my side and running with me. When my body is tired
and telling me to slow down and stop, they are there to pick
me up and give me the energy I need to finish the race. As
we cross the finish line I can hear them say “Thanks for
being with me”.
Sam Manougian,
a 2-time cancer survivor and a member of “A Run To Remember”
organizing committee.
Come and Join Us.
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