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“I CAN” Special Olympics – Coming June 1-3, 2026
View the video below from the 2022 Special Olympics
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Gratitude to SOAR from the City of Gyumri
The Mayor of Gyumri presented SOAR with an award for their gratitude for all the work SOAR has done to improve the lives of children and families of Gyumri.
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Abstract Armenian Anatomy
Author/Artist/Photographer Adam Torcomian is donating 50% of book sales to SOAR. Limited to 150 copies!
LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE YOUR COPY HERE
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Book Sales to Benefit SOAR!
Our own Chuck Hajinian, former SOAR Wisconsin Chapter President and current Executive Board Member’s book, “Tall Short Stories from the Mind of Garbo”, won a silver finalist award for Fiction/ Anthology. He has now published “More Tall Short Stories from the Mind of Garbo” and is dedicating ALL proceeds of both books to SOAR!
For autographed copies, contact Chuck at:
Email: hajinian @yahoo.com or
Phone: (262) 352-4140
Get your copy of Tall Short Stories from the Mind of Garbo on Amazon now for $17.92!
Get your copy of More Tall Short Stories from the Mind of Garbo on Amazon now for $19.98!
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“For the past decade, Chuck’s dedication to SOAR’s orphaned population is unparalleled, as evidenced by his earmarking to SOAR all profits from this book. What makes Chuck so captivating is knowing that something new is always around the corner. A dentist by training, Chuck enjoys stand-up comedy and putting his experiences and feelings to paper. The 41 pieces in, “Tall Short Stories from the Comedic Mind of Garbo,” offers a wonderful flavor of Armenian optimism. Witty, poignant, encouraging, and insightful, Chuck’s stories give you a glimpse into how Armenians perceive the world, how humor offers a measure of peace in our daily lives, and how easy life can be if relationships were grounded in altruism, trust, and mutual respect.”
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The Global Giving Report for the SOAR Dental Suites, “Dental Care for 235 Orphans in Armenia” is live on GlobalGiving!
View report HERE
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SLC Running 10K for SOAR – April 25, 2026
Donations are still being accepted!
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2026 “I CAN” Special Olympics – June 1-3, 2026
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Brussels Charity Concert – June 7, 2026
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George Running the Freedom Challenge – November 20-21, 2026
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Armenian Language Program (Ongoing)
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See what our chapters are doing. From fundraising events and community awareness activities, to participating in SOAR programs with facility residents.
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Emergency Medical Campaign for Angelina Petrosian
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The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #20-4095458)
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