The Greek Australian community has shown its philanthropic bone once again, donating $78,500 to various Sydney Hospitals.
The initiative was organised by Athanasia Peponi-Brisimi and saw hundreds of members of the Greek community come together and donate.
The money was given in instalments to the neuro-oncology unit of the Royal North Shore Hospital which is part of “The Kolling Institute of Medical Research”.
In a special ceremony last Friday, the donors were given a guided tour of the Institute and personally thanked Ms Peponi-Brisimi for her fundraising efforts.
Ms Peponi-Brisimi felt compelled to fundraise after seeing her mother live through cancer after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The director of laboratory Viive Howel, said that the money will be dispersed throughout the unit, from the wages of the personnel to the research efforts of the Institute.
The presentation was attended by the Consul General of Greece to Sydney Dr Stavros Kyrimis, who said that it was important that the Greek community take such initiatives.
Also present, was the Shadow Minister Sophia Kochi, and representatives from AHEPA and the Panarcadic Association of NSW.