“Where there’s HOPE, there’s always a way.”
The “ELPIDA – Association of Friends of Children with cancer” was founded in 1990 by a group of inspirational women, with Mrs. Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, as the President of the Board of the Association. Its aim is to support children with cancer and their families in every possible way. Always guided by love, care and responsibility for our fellow human beings «ELPIDA» aims to fight for children and with children against childhood cancer, through any possible means. Since its foundation until today, «ELPIDA» has fought to improve childhood cancer statistics through the implementation of lifesaving research, personalized treatments, welfare programmes and the provision of psychological support to the children and their families. Our work has enabled systemic change across institutions, media and the public in Greece and will continue to do so by setting and attaining new goals dictated by new needs in the field of childhood cancer. Powered by the children’s courage and the outstanding support from the Greek and international community, this important project continues to evolve dynamically and innovatively.
Since the moment I founded this Company, my vision has been to build a healthy organization which would someday give me the opportunity to support a cause that I hold very dear to my heart.
Elpida (meaning Hope) Association is one of the most serious charity organizations in Greece. Since 1990, it has significantly contributed to the fight against child cancer having built the Children’s Oncology Unit, a bone marrow unit, a guest house to accommodate the children and their parents during children’s treatment in the hospital and numerous funded projects that focus on the development of innovative treatments.
Wanting to give back to my community, a percentage from each of our bookings is donated to Elpida Association and in this way, we give you, our clients, the chance to also contribute to a charity that is dedicated to these children and their families.
Danae Pigounaki.