At the age of 19, Avetis Zargaryan’s spine was severely injured during the war in April 2016, leaving him nearly paralyzed.
AWHF Support
Our national hero Avetis Zargaryan has been in intensive rehabilitation and has made huge progress after spending almost one year paralyzed after the April 2016 aggressions by Azerbaijan. AWHF raised $30,000 to fund advanced treatment in Moscow for Avetis Zargaryan, the most heavily injured surviving hero of the April 2016 war. Avetis’ spine was severely injured in multiple areas from combat wounds, leaving him paralyzed for eight months.
In mid-January, AWHF transported Avetis to Moscow for intensive, advanced treatment. Within two months, Avetis was able to sit upright, move his arms and legs, and even brush his own teeth. Avetis is now back in Yerevan for rest and basic rehabilitation. Thank you to our donors who saved this young hero from permanent paralysis.
This is the Armenian Fighting Spirit! He is an inspiration to us all. His pictures tell a story…
Avetis Zargaryan continues to make progress every day….
Below is a chronology of his road to recovery
April 2, 2016: Avetis sustains multiple spinal injuries during the April War, while responding to assist his fallen comrades
April 2016 until January 27: Avetis undergoes multiple spinal and chin surgeries, lays bed-ridden at the central military hospital
January 27, 2017: AWHF transport Avetis in specially outfitted aircraft to Moscow, where he is transferred to an advanced clinic for treatment
February 8, 2017: Avetis shows early signs of progress, is able to sit up
March 2, 2017: Avetis continues intensive treatment
March 23, 2017: within 55 days of treatment, Avetis shows huge progress: he can now move his limbs and even brush his own teeth
May 2017: Avetis returns to Yerevan to continue rehabilitation. He vows to walk soon
July 8, 2017: Avetis celebrates his birthday with fellow supporters, as public awareness of our wounded heroes grows
August 27, 2017: During a visit with AWHF, Avetis demonstrates his ability to walk with the active assistance of both his parents
October 28, 2017: Amazing progress: Avetis is able to walk using a walker, with some support of his physical therapist
YOUR donations made this miracle happen… If you haven’t yet, please DONATE NOW!
