Sydney Armenians urged to give blood in memory of Armenian Genocide Centenary

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 5, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian Relief Society of Australia (ARS Australia) Regional Committee has organized a Blood Donor Drive in coordination with the Red Cross, where Sydney Armenians can give blood at several mobile locations in memory of the Armenian Genocide. Armenpress reports, citing theArmenia.com.authat donors are asked to take a picture during or after their donation, and post on Facebook and/or Instagram with the following message:

#armenianblood

I gave blood in memory of the Armenian Genocide

#turkeyfailed

2015 marks the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, when over 1.5 million Armenians were massacred in an attempt by the Ottoman government to wipe out the race.The Armenian Genocide was the first genocide of the 20th Century.

The Armenian-Australian community is commemorating this anniversary with many events and projects. Follow the Calendar atwww.armenia.com.au/100for more information.

The ARS Blood Donor Drive is sponsored by His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian and the Armenian Genocide Centenary Commemoration Committee of Australia.