Hello Abbott Friends,

My name is Ben Cull. I'm a Regional Sales Director for Abbott EP in Southern California and I'm reaching out to the Abbott Family to ask for your support for a member of my team.

The recent fires have devastated the Los Angeles area in unprecedented ways. The Palisades fire, still spreading, destroyed over 75% of the homes in that community, including the home of our newest team member, Armen Vartanian. Armen is a recent grad from the University of Michigan who arrived in LA to start his career as a Clinical Associate just a few weeks ago. He was staying temporarily with family at their home in the Pacific Palisades. The family was forced to evacuate with very little notice. Their home has since been destroyed by the fire and Armen lost his belongings, including all the new clothes he recently purchased to start his new career. Armen will need to replace his belongings and find a new place to live. Please help support Armen get back on his feet as he begins this new life chapter, amidst this natural disaster.

Thank you!