A wonderful celebration of the life Bridge with top attendances for the world Day of people with disabilities

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Dec
A wonderful evening full of beautiful emotions was on Sunday afternoon on December 3, 2017, at the cultural center of the municipality of Egaleo "Greek pencil", the Bridge of Life celebrated the World Day of people with disabilities in a room chock full of people , and pinned the parebriskomenoys, smiles and tears alternated, our volunteers, with children of the bridge life presenting only a sample of their potential in a variety of activities, offered some of the magic of uniqueness Their. It was the feast of the "Children with disabilities" of the Bridge of life that showed once again that they can give us all joy and emotion for what they can offer, having the rare gift of innocence. [Embed] https://www.youtube.com/watch? v = _ajrb5gddkc [/embed]

The Life Bridge Club was created in December 2012 when parents of children with Disabilities decided to act in order to socialize their children.

It is an afternoon voluntary multispace for the creation and expression of children and young people with disabilities, which is located in Chaidari and covers the entire prefecture of Attica, since it is the only afternoon center for creative Employment of children for young people with Mental retardation and autism spectrum.

The presentation was made by journalist K. Kostas Arvanitis, director of Radio Business Unit of 24 MEDIA, while the festival was also attended by journalists Voula Kechagia and Pavlos Methenitis, from Radio 24/7 which broadcasts to 88.6, and who were awarded for their help in the purpose of Organisation.

"Volunteering is not just a term. What we collect is very important. Every afternoon our children learn something, "said Panagiota Mantzavinou secretary of the BOD and responsible for the general coordination of the Life Bridge.

For the importance of donations and sponsorships from businesses and organizations, and how much it contributes significantly to the mass of the bridge of life, spoke the scientific adviser Nancy Marin 

 In the big screen of the video room presented the activities of children in our new multispace, which house our dreams and aspirations, a lot of fun and joy from all children.

Followed awards of individuals, companies and institutions that stood by us in this effort to make the lives of children with disabilities a little better.     

 Award of the general manager of Visa Europe for Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, K. Nikos Kampanopoyloy for his selfless contribution to the Bridge of life

The award was followed by Evita Papadopoulou for her multifaceted action on the Bridge of Life, and the journalist Costas Arvanitis, director of Radio Business Unit of 24 media, which through the group of 24media support the work and actions of the bridge life A. Mea. Western Sector

Sunday Kyrgietsoy, mother of a child with disabilities of the Bridge of Life, spoke of her own experience

Among other things, the present at the event gave:

The President of the House Mr.  Nikos Boytsis

The Minister of Shipping and Island policy Mr Panagiotis Koyroyplis

Kafantari Haroula, MP of the second Athens Syriza, independent MP K. Theodora Megaloikonomou. The regional Attica K. Rena Dourou, represented by Mrs Katerina of the former, executive Regional Advisor of International relations, Antiperifereiarchis West Sector K. Spyros Tsokas deputy mayor of Egaleo Social policy Stelios Vassiliadis the general manager of Visa Europe, for Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, K. Nikos Kampanopoylos the general manager of retail banking, National Bank of Greece, Nelly Tzakou-Lambropoulou. The president of the UNESCO Group of Piraeus and Islands K. Ioannis Maronitis. The Marketing Manager of Ideal Standard Greece and Mediterranean K. Kitromilides Alexis the general manager of the system Koei-Kan Karate-Do in Greece and Europe K. Theodoros Apatzis holds black belt 6th Dan, the director of Olympia-Electronics in Athens, K. Vassilis Papageorgiou. Wilo Hellas S.A. Marketing Manager Mr. Magda Louise the president of the Bridge of Life K. Dionysis Goyranios with the director general of Visa Europe, for Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Mr. Nikos Kampanopoylo together with the general manager of retail banking of NBG K. Nelly Tzakou-Lambropoulou. During the feast, the Children and volunteers of the Association presented a series of events. Initially together with the coaches of the Academy of Martial Arts self-defense of Peristeri "KOEI-KAN" The Children of the Bridge Life Club presented some of the exercises they have learned. [Embed] https://www.youtube.com/watch; time_continue = 4 & v = rwe9bihgy1m [/embed]

While the Zumba Gold team of Life Bridge, the only Zumba Gold team with disabled people in Greece, danced in front of the guests of the feast:

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"The struggle of people who daily try to climb stairs or understand what is happening around them is a marathon. Sport helps people with disabilities exceed their limits, "said Sport24 journalist Radio 103.3, Andrea Palomparini.

"It is an honor for us that you exist. You are doing a difficult job and you are applying social solidarity in practice and in difficult times, "he said to the President of the Bridge of Life K. Dionysis Goyranio, the Speaker of the House Nikos Boytsis, in the celebration of the association. [Embed] https://www.youtube.com/watch; v =-oniazgk4d0 [/embed] "these creative outbreaks that stayed alive and germinated against the crisis may be part of the effort to get out of the crisis with society standing up. I am honored by the presence here and that is why Parliament will be part of a sponsor effort to support such clubs, "said Mr. Boytsis in his greeting, and then he was awarded by the President of the Association as the sponsor of the house remained alive the Department of Autonomous Living "of the association.

For the support of Attica region was awarded the regional of Attica, Rena Dourou, the award was received by the Regional Advisor of International affairs, Katerina of old, as well as independent MP Theodora Megaloikonomou for the Support to the reason.

 "A democracy must guarantee every citizen respect for their diversity and equal rights. Many times equal opportunities can create the greatest inequalities. If we all get a book, it's useless to me. So the important thing is equal opportunities. Continue your work because you are not only offering the children, but you are beautifying the life itself, "he said in his own greeting the Minister shipping Mr. Kouroumplis.

At the end of the feast, the children presented a video surprise that they had prepared to please the President of the club, Mr Goyranio, followed by a Christmas bazaar to support the Bridge of life.

We thank the municipality of Egaleo for the granting of space and also for the important assistance of your presence of power from the Department of Security and the police Department of Egaleo. Thank you for helping to implement the feast of companies and shops:

  • Top Sound Audio coverage
  • Dimitris Barista Professional Photography
  • Sotiri Anastasopoylo Cameraman
  • Supermarket Sklavenitis
  • Patisserie Athena
  • Vikos Natural Mineral Water
  • Students Ι. E. K Aigaleo

Through our hearts a big thank you to reporter K. Kostas Arvanitis, and our volunteer Evita Papadopoulos and her for the very beautiful presentation of our feast and our communication sponsor 24/7 88.6 finally special mention and thanks to the vice President of the Board Dimitris Melidwniati, Secretary Yiota Mantzavinou, and the volunteers who helped us with all their strength in organizing and successful completion of the event.

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