By:Betina Crione Guest Writer for World Liberty TV
The Hellenic Initiative’s 5th Annual Gala on September 29 2017, Supports Entrepreneurial Programs in Greece Event Honors UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna V. Vardinoyannis and The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award Funded by The Libra Group.
L-R THI Chairman Andrew N. Liveris with Wife & Mr George Stamas & His Wife
The Hellenic Initiative (THI), which leads the Greek diaspora community internationally in raising awareness and capital for Greece, is hosting its 5th Annual Gala to raise funds that will be invested in entrepreneurial programs in Greece. The gala also will support Greek NGOs that foster economic development opportunities and provide crisis relief for underserved communities in Greece, particularly children.
Dr.Abbey with Alexander E Zagoreos Chairman The American School of Classical Studies @ Athens
WHEN: Friday, September 29. Schedule: 6 PM cocktails and silent auction; 7:30 PM dinner and awards; 10 PM entertainment and dancing to The Jimmy Vali Band.
Dr.Abbey with Billionaire Businessman John Catsimatidis
Attendees included: Emcee: Sakis Rouvas. Distinguished for his charity work and social responsibility, Rouvas is the leading Greek artist and the messenger of ELPIDA’s Association of Friends of Children With Cancer.
Actress Nia Vardalos.
Entrepreneurial legend John Pappajohn.
THI Chairman Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company.
Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award winner Evangelos Pappas, Founder, RT Safe.
Dr.Abbey with Nicole Malliotakis Candidate for Mayor of NYC
HONOREES: Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, a visionary who, for the past three decades, has devoted her life to charity and social solidarity, also has been helping to fight childhood cancer and support human rights. She is founder and president of the Marianna Vardinoyannis Foundation, of ELPIDA’s Association of Friends of Children With Cancer, and of the ORAMA ELPIDAS Volunteer Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Since 1999 she has been Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO promoting the protection of children and has earned awards and international recognition for her extensive humanitarian work.
Dr.Abbey with Honoree Marianna V Vardinoyannis
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award, funded and administered by THE LIBRA GROUP on behalf of THI, supports Greek startup companies. The award has granted more than $5.6 million to 19 promising Greek startups over the past four years. The 2017 winners will have the opportunity to share $1.49 million, along with mentoring and business support.
L-R Paul Kotrotsios of BVRA with Guests
Founded in 2012, THI is a global, nonprofit, secular institution mobilizing the Greek diaspora and Philhellene community to support sustainable economic recovery and renewal for the Greek people. THI’s programs address crisis relief through strong nonprofit organizations. THI also builds entrepreneurial skills in a new generation of business leaders.
Close to 900 People were in attendance, from all over the World, See more about ,The Hellenic Initiative’s 5th Annual Gala NYC-2017 in our World Liberty TV ,Cultural Channel by clicking here.