With a great success and the enthusiastic support of the people who opened their hearts for the children of ELPIDA, it was materialized for a second continuous year, the Riviera Shopping for a Good Cause on Monday, June 10^th 2024, at the Hotel “Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel” in Vouliagmeni.

As of 12.00 hrs noon when the doors of Riviera Shopping opened until late at night, young and elder people arrived at the wonderful areas of “Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel” to support ELPIDA and send in this way the most strong message of support to the children with cancer and their families.

The President of the Association “ELPIDA” Mrs. Christianna V. Vardinoyannis and Mrs. Mariana Lemos, representing “ELPIDA Youth” and the Association’s Board of Directors were there from the first moment, welcoming the visitors and thanking the participants and sponsors for their considerable contribution to the purposes of “ELPIDA”.

“The enthusiastic support of people for “ELPIDA” and the love for our children are the best evidence that, the orama of our most beloved Founder, Marianna V. Vardinoyannis for a better future for all children with cancer, is more alive than ever. I would like to thank from the depths of my heart the visitors and participants who were at our side!” Mrs. Christianna V. Vardinoyannis said.

The Bazaar visitors have supported with their purchases the stand of “ELPIDA” Association by choosing the unique custom made summer products of Association’s e-shop among which, was the collective T-shirt created only for the Riviera Shopping by the Designer, Silia Krithariotis and the unique as well creations of the Companies, Havaianas and MCM who have cooperated with our Association for the first time.

The visitors had also the opportunity, at the same time, to do their summer purchases by choosing among the unique products of 55 beloved brands and specifically: All about Eve, Alos Eyewear Cabinet, Angelina, Antonia Karra, atoJ, Big little Ones, Bleecker & Love, Dr Villy Skincare, Eye-Q Optical Stores, Elegance, Finely Frammed Creations, Frenchie, Fresh Line, Giorgia P, Happy-Nes GR, Healthion, Ibo Maraca, Ile Des Reves, Kaftani Clothes, Kessaris, Kiohne, Koku Concept, Lalaounis, Love for Waves, Love it, March the Brand, Marianna Lemos, Marie Raxevsky, Marietta Chrousala, Mrs Zebra, Mycocos, Nakas Concept, Ocean Hero, Paja Toquilla, Phil’s Granola Park House, Remedi, Reve De La Maison, Rosina Perfumery, Secret Garden, Serkos, Sissy Feida Interiors, Storybook, Superb Suburb, The Mamacita Store, the Mojo World, Therinos, Tiki Tiki, Two Monkeys, Valia Gabriel, Venetia Vildiridis, VST, Zina G, Maria Zoupou. All these 55 companies will give part of their earnings to support the purposes of “ELPIDA” Association.

The visitors had also the opportunity to enjoy at the open space of Nafsika, the unique sea view while a lot of surprises had been prepared for them as the Radio station Dromos 89,8 and Petros Polychronidis were broadcasting live with the beloved artists, Anastasia, Thodoris Ferris, Katerina Liolou, Anastasios Rammos and Georgios Papadopoulos.

The Company 3E was offering free of charge, during the whole day, juices for the little visitors, the pastry shops Fresh and Armenonville sweets, the Chillbox ice-cream for young and elder, the Company Platis pop corn and cotton candies while the Bakery and Pastry Shop EXI was there and offered all its earnings to “ELPIDA” Association. Lastly, Barflies prepared aromatic coffee, cold juices and drinks offering part of its earnings to our Association.

And the same time and in the open space the companies Cowabunga, Moutzoures and Parties2brembered were enjoying the children with innovative creations such as: Face painting, Arts & Crafts (photo booth activity, painting, key chains and dream catchers construction) and various other actions!

Mrs. Marianna Lemos, Tzortzina Ellina, Alina Minetta, Nasia Thanopoulou and Maria Kalkakou, participated at the organizational committee of Riviera Shopping for a Good Cause.

The Association “ELPIDA” expresses its sincere thanks to Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel and to all hotel’s employees for their warm and kind hospitality for one more year, to Mrs. Elina Sbokou for her contribution to the landscaping of the open space and to all members, volunteers and supports of the Association who have contributed to the great success of the event!