Mrs Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, President of the Honorary Committee for the “Salamis – Thermopylae 2020” Anniversary Year, referred to the teachings drawn from Thermopylae and Salamis, saying that “’I’ gave its place to ‘We’”. And the few showed the many that people are not numbers, and the soul and spirit are the…
Heroic mothers; mothers who are symbols of love and contribution, and who overcome every difficulty and obstacle. These mothers, the mothers of the Children’s Oncology Unit, were honoured by Marianna Vardinoyannis in celebration of Mother’s Day. With tears in her eyes and her heart filled with love, Mrs Vardinoyannis talked with four mothers of children…
Love and giving for children know no borders. The major contribution of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center to the ‘Marianna V. Vardinoyannis – ELPIDA’ Children’s Oncology Unit proved this, supporting hospitalized children and medical staff by sending 5,000 protective masks. This wonderful initiative is creating a bridge of friendship between Greece and Azerbaijan, as the…
The ‘Marianna V. Vardinoyannis’ Foundation and the ‘ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with Cancer’ continue to offer hope and consolation to our fellow human beings suffering hardship throughout Greece due to the pandemic. This time, the solidarity and love travelled to the Holy Metropolis of Gortynos and Megalopolis in Arcadia, where, on Monday, 4…
A loving embrace for the children who need care, safety, and protection, above all else, during these trying times, was offered by the ‘Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Foundation’ and the ‘ELPIDA – Association of Friends of Children with Cancer’, which offered their support to five Institutions of Attica. The initiative was taken by Mrs Vardinoyannis, who…
In the midst of the unprecedented and difficult circumstances we are experiencing, the celebrations marking the 2,500th anniversary of the Battles of Salamis and Thermopylae have been postponed for the time being. The Honorary Committee of the “Thermopylae-Salamis 2020” Anniversary Year has shifted its focus onto people and the fight against the coronavirus, and onto…
The ‘Marianna V. Vardinoyannis’ Foundation and the ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with Cancer remain on the front lines with assistance and solidarity, supporting vulnerable groups hit hard by the pandemic. Immediately following the announcement of the outbreak and the decision to quarantine the residents of Ermioni, Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, showing her genuine interest…
The Holy Metropolis of Piraeus accepted the offer of the ‘Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Foundation’ and the ‘Elpida – Association of Friends of Children with Cancer’, which provided care packages for families in need and the elderly. The packages were delivered on Holy Wednesday, 15 April 2020, and contained food for a traditional Easter meal and…
The ‘Marianna V. Vardinoyannis’ Foundation and ‘ELPIDA’ have opened a loving embrace for all of Greece to support our fellow human beings hit hardest by the Covid-19 health crisis. This time, their solidarity and support reached Crete, and specifically the Holy Metropolis of Lambi, Syvritos and Sfakia. The packages, which will go to our economically…
“Spending Easter without them? Spending Easter without the young patients of ELPIDA?” This thought was unbearable for Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, who, in the 30 years since ‘ELPIDA’ was founded, has never spent the Holy Week without sharing her prayers in person and tightly embracing the children of ‘ELPIDA’, and without sharing the worries and hopes…
