Greek doctors unite to support Agapi Care at Melbourne charity gala

The president of the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA), Dr Marinis Pyrpiris, expressed his large restitution with the awesome turnout and generosity shown by attendees astatine the yearly Charity Gala Ball 2025, held connected Saturday 11 October astatine Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt.

The lawsuit was organised successful collaboration with the Greek Community of Melbourne, erstwhile again confirming the spirit of unity and κοινωνικά publication amongst assemblage organisations.

Chief Executive Officer astatine AGAPI Care, Mary Gakopoulos, standing 2nd from left, with attendees astatine the gala event. Photo: Con Deves

The evening’s intent was to support Agapi Care, the non-profit organisation working to beforehand κοινωνικά inclusion and supply support for radical with disabilities.

Consul General of Greece, Dimitra Georgantzoglou, Greek Community president Bill Papastergiades, curate Nick Staikos with fiancee Loretta. Photo: Con Deves

Agapi Care was established by Greek Australian parents who profoundly believed that each child, careless of disability, deserves adjacent entree to programs and services. Today, it operates nationally, offering broad attraction that fosters independence, self-determination and progressive information successful society.

HAMSA president Marinis Prirpiris, standing left, alongside Victorian MP Kat Theophanous and hubby Julian with Bishop Evmenios seated alongside Neos Kosmos steadfast Christopher Gogos and his daughter, left, and the bishop’s adjunct and GCM committee subordinate Dora Papamakrios. Photo: Con Deves

“Supporting organisations similar Agapi Care means investing successful the dignity and imaginable of each person,” Dr Pyrpiris emphasised, moved by the community’s generosity.

Justice Emiliou Kyrou seated, left, amongst esteemed guests. Photo: Con Deves

The evening featured good dining, auctions and unrecorded music, successful an ambiance filled with joyousness and solidarity. The last magnitude raised will beryllium announced successful the coming days, but the connection of the nighttime was already clear: Melbourne’s Greek assemblage continues to springiness applicable support to those successful need.