In a modest ceremony on Wednesday (04.06.2025) the unveiling of the statue of the late Marianna Vardinoyannisfounder of oncology Hospital Children “Marianna V. Vardinoyannis-Elpida”, in the courtyard of the Foundation.
The unveiling of the statue of Marianna Vardinoyannis was celebrated by the President of the Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas and the president of the “ELPIDA-Cancer Friends of Friends of Cancer” Association, Mrs. Christiana V. Vardinogiannis,
At the event was the Blessed Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Mr. Hieronymos, the Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, the President of the Motor Oil Group, Ioannis V. Vardinogiannis, the Family Members of the Family Council of Children’s Oncology Hospital, members of ELPIDAS, doctors and nurses.
The imposing statue, designed by the internationally acclaimed sculptor Anastasios Kratidis, was placed in the center of the courtyard of the Oncology Hospital, in gratitude to the founder of the hospital, the late Marianna V.
In his address, the President of the Republic stressed that Marianna V. Vardinoyannis is part of the dance of the benefactors of our homeland and the state honors her memory and her contribution with gratitude and respect.
The president of “ELPIDAS” Ms. Christiana V. Vardinogiannis, apparently excited, spoke from the heart about the work and legacy of her mother, Marianna.
The President of the Oncology Hospital, Emmanuel Papasavvas, referred to the health infrastructure offered by the late Marianna V. Vardinogiannis. Particularly moving was the moment when two recovery children, Michael and Iro, on behalf of all the children of ELPIDAS, wanting to express their gratitude, put the statue of Marianna multicolored flowers, thereby expressing their own “thank you”.