Radiomarathon 2008 has officially begun with the annual support of the St George College,
Adelaide
. This year the students and staff assisted Laiki Bank employees in
Adelaide
to launch the 12th year of fundraising, at a cocktail reception attended by over 120 guests.
The Hon. Tom Kousantonis MP, Member for Hindmarsh, representing the Premier of South Australia officially declared the launch of Radiomarathon 2008 open. The guests, including several dignitaries, enjoyed drinks and food prepared and served by the enthusiastic and highly competent students.
Dignitaries attending the event include His Grace Bishop Nikandros of Dorileon, The Hon. Mike Rann, Mr. Dimitrios Georgiadis, Deputy Chairman of St George College, Mrs. Julie O'Leary from Disability S.A., the Very Reverend Fr. Dioganis Patsouris, Director of St George College, Mr. Evan Christou, President of The Greek Orthodox Comnmunity & Parish of St. George Thebarton & Western Suburbs.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. O'Leary congratulated Laiki Bank’s determination in organising Radiomarathon every year. She also thanked Radiomarathon for its valuable support to Disability South Australia, an organisation that supports children with special needs and their families. Over the past few years, Radiomarathon has provided a large range of equipment to support a number of families identified by Disability SA.
Michalis Athanasiou, General Manager of Laiki Bank and Chairman of the Radiomarathon Trust thanked guests, as well as the staff, students and members of St George College. He said, “In the last 12 years, Radiomarathon
Australia
has been able to help several organisations in their efforts to improve the lives of kids with special needs. But it would not have been possible without your generosity and support.”
Along with Disability SA, each year about 30 organisations receive funds from Radiomarathon in
Australia
, which helps them to continue caring for hundreds of kids. Laiki Bank, the organiser of Radiomarathon, covers 100% of the net administrative cost of fundraising, which ensures the maximum proceeds go to helping children in need.
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