ArmInfo. Tom Hanks, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, released a video statement at his FB page, calling out to participate in the 13th annual ceremony of COAF ( Children of Armenia Fund), which will take place in New York on December 9.
The actor expressed his regret due to impossibility to attend the ceremony. At the same time, he called out for all to attend the event. He said that it will be good for all to attend there. That will be a great opportunity to return to Armenian roots. And those people, who are not of Armenian origin, are advised by the famous actor just to attend the event and to enjoy it.
The COAF was established in new York in 2000, by doctor Garo Armen. Armenian branch of the Fund was opened in 2003. COAF works to secure the future of Armenian children living in villages through education, public life and household conditions.