AGAPI Care’s Committee of Management, Executive Management, staff, people with disabilities and fans of Greek soccer clubs, attended a special fundraiser held at the Oakleigh Cannons Stadium earlier this week.
The special event was organised by Mr Platonas Denezakis who has witnessed AGAPI Care’s evolution over the years as a supporter.
Mr Denezakis, contacted the team of Olympiacos in Greece asking Mr Ayman Osman – Mendez and international player Yousef El Arabi to provide two official Olympiacos jerseys for the raffle.
(L-R) Mr Andrew Ballis, Member of the Committee of Management of AGAPI Care; Arthur Evriniadis, President of the Committee of Management of AGAPI Care; Ms Tasia Dourou; Mr Platon Denezakis; Mrs Mary Gakopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of AGAPI Care; Mr Yiannis Pilipasidis; Mrs Ange Pilipasidis, Chief Operating Officer of AGAPI Care; Mr Con Kyritsis, Vice President of the Committee of Management of AGAPI Care. Photo: Supplied
The authentic and signed jerseys of Olympiacos that were auctioned and prizes donated for the lottery. Photo: Supplied
Arthur Evriniadis, President of the Committee of Management of AGAPI Care, addresses the guests. Photo: Supplied
Mrs Mary Gakopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of AGAPI Care. Photo: Supplied
Some dancing was involved, too. Photo: Supplied
One jersey was signed by Youssef El Arabi himself while he other one was signed by as many Olympiacos players available on the day the club won the 47th championship.
The two jerseys, as well as a lottery with gifts donated by many stores and businesses in Melbourne alongside several donations raised $13,555.
