Agape Circle Of Western Diocese Raises $45,000 To Benefit Children'S Hospital Los Angeles

A check for $30,000 was presented to Miss Rita Terterian, CHLA's Assistant Vice President of Development by the Agape Circle of the Western Diocese, (formerly the CHLA-Western Diocese Joint Committee) on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the hospital's Wilson Library. The amount exceeded the original pledge of $25,000 made in November 2014. The donation will support CHLA’s Vision Center, Cancer Center, Literary Healing Department, the Neonatal and other departments. The Agape Circle organized their inaugural luncheon in 2014, raising $15,000 in the process. In November 2015, the committee raised another $30,000 to benefit CHLA. To date, the Agape Circle of the Western Diocese has raised $45,000 to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles. 

The official presentation was made by Mrs. Alice Chakrian, Chair of the Joint Committee who was accompanied by her fellow committee members. The Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan, Pastor of St. Leon Armenian Cathedral represented the Primate at the ceremonial event. 

The CHLA-Western Diocese Committee organized their inaugural luncheon in 2014, raising $15,000 in the process. In November 2015, the committee raised another $30,000 to benefit CHLA. To date, the committee has raised $45,000 to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles.    

Established in 2014, the CHLA/Western Diocese Joint Committee’s success depends on private contributions, your participation and support. The committee thanks the donors, supporters and all committed individuals who empower its mission to make a difference in children’s lives.