On Friday, February 27, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed members of the LA2DC Organizing Committee, Ohan Baghdassarian, Greg Aghamanoukian, and Vahe Babaian, who had come to convey information and ask for the blessings and support of the Prelate. The guests explained that LA2DC: The Race for Recognition is a cycling and running event aimed at raising awareness about past and current genocides in an effort to prevent future genocides. The race beings in Los Angeles on April 24 and ends in Washington D.C. on May 7, in time for the national commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial from May 7 – 9.
The Prelate lent his support to the initiative and conveyed his blessings to the guests and to all those who will be participating in the arduous journey. He wished success in their efforts and in their mission to spread knowledge and awareness for the Armenian Genocide and all genocides.