Armenian EyeCare Project to Honor Founder Roger Ohanesian at 25th Anniversary Gala

To celebrate 25 years of service in Armenia, the Armenian EyeCare Project will host its biggest and best ever event — its 25th Anniversary Gala — at the beautiful Balboa Bay Club Resort in Newport Beach, California on Saturday November 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The special 25th Anniversary Gala will celebrate a quarter of a century’s accomplishments for the EyeCare Project, honor those who have helped the organization bring sight to Armenian eyes and pay special tribute to the Project’s founder, Dr. Roger Ohanesian.

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception as guests enjoy live piano music; roving entertainers including a psychic, juggler and a magician; and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. As they greet new and old friends, guests will also be able to bid in a Silent Auction, which will include wonderful items like a romantic weekend at the Balboa Bay Club Resort, hotel stays in Las Vegas, dining certificates to some of the best restaurants in southern California, a one-of-a-kind Armenian rug from Tufenkian Carpets, fine jewelry, wine, art and much more.

As the ballroom doors open, guests will be transported to Armenia with breathtaking scenes of the country. A five-course Armenian-inspired dinner will be served amid dazzling décor and twinkling lights and guests will enjoy the traditional Armenian music of Tom Bozigian and his Band as well as some magnificent Armenian dancing by Artur Aleksanyan and his Dance Troupe.

Many surprise guests will attend to express their appreciation to Dr. Ohanesian for all he has done for the people of Armenia and the Project will premiere a short film chronicling the achievements of the EyeCare Project and its founder, produced by Lonnie Duka.

Dr. Ohanesian walked on Armenian soil for the first time in 1992 — 25 years ago. He had no idea what awaited him — only that he had received a call for help from Armenia’s Minister of Health, “Help us fight the growing wave of blindness.â€