YEREVAN. - Toronto branch of All-Armenian fund held a fundraising dinner on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Armenia’s and Artsakh independence. The honorary guest-speaker of the event was famous Armenian director Atom Egoyan. 

More than 400 benefactors were present on the fundraising dinner. By the end of the event the fund raised $130 thousand, which will be allocated for renovation works of Shushi city Cultural Center. Another $300 thousand donated by a beneficiary, who did not want to reveal the name, will be directed for renovation of a hospital and retirement house in Yerevan, a source from All-Armenian Fund informs Armenian News-NEWS.am.