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The Hellenic Red Cross (H.R.C.) and the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE) joined forces, once again, in the framework of the social initiative “proSfEEroume”, offering material to four (4) structures in Lamia in order to meet the needs of the 285 people hosted in them.

Specifically, the Association of Pharmaceutical Companies of Greece supported the beneficiaries at the Ecclesiastical Gymnasium and Lyceum of Lamia, two institutions operated by the Holy Metropolis of Fthiotida in Stylida, the Petris Foundation – Home for the Elderly and the Asylum for the Disabled, as well as the Rachoutio Nursing Home of Lamia, and the Special Primary School and Kindergarten of Lamia, substantially enhancing the quality of life of their elderly guests.

Among other things, SFEE provided: pharmaceutical and health supplies (over-the-counter medicines, soaps, toothbrushes, gauze, alcohol, underpads, incontinence diapers, gloves, medicine cases, oxygen masks, catheters, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, etc.), as well as educational materials, stationery, occupational therapy equipment, toys and painting sets, television, wheelchairs, etc. for the Primary School of Lamia and the Special Kindergarten of Lamia, and educational material, basketball and volleyball balls and gymnastics tracksuits for the Ecclesiastical Gymnasium & Lyceum of Lamia.

The President of the Hellenic Redass, Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, stated: “The Hellenic Red Cross, in the context of the voluntary humanitarian dynamics it has developed, is working hand in hand with SFEE on issues aimed at strengthening social cohesion and solidarity, as well as at activating civil society, in order to avoid phenomena of marginalization and isolation of vulnerable social groups and to strengthen the volunteer movement in our country”.

The President of SFEE, Mr. Olympios Papadimitriou, stated: “We are proud of our collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross from 2016 until today, embracing the needs of children and vulnerable social groups who are hosted in Social Welfare Structures and Centers and face significant health problems. Through the “proSfEEroume” initiative, SFEE, in collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross, supports our fellow human beings in need with pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Our goal is to contribute to as many Structures as possible and we are committed to continuing this effort. After all, our goal is to support society, so that everyone is well and can hope for a better future.”

Social Responsibility Initiative “proSfEEroume” (2016-present)

The social initiative “proSfEEroume” aims to meet the needs of pharmaceuticals, sanitary materials and basic necessities for children accommodated in Social Welfare Structures and Centers, mainly in remote areas of Greece.

Under his auspices, first aid training seminars are held and not only by social workers and nurses of the Hellenic Red Cross.

From the end of 2016 until today, “proSfEEroume” has visited 15 cities (Athens, Mandra Attica, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Florina, Ioannina, Alexandroupolis, Xanthi, Volos, Kalavryta, Lemnos, Kastelorizo, Evia, Mytilene, Lamia), covered the needs  of 23 structures that host over 600 children and 1,400 people from vulnerable social groups (disabled, elderly, chronically ill), offering pharmaceutical material, consumables, basic necessities, first aid pharmacies, school supplies, toys and handicraft materials, office equipment, etc.

At the same time, the Asylum for the Disabled (Athens), the Social Pharmacy of the Municipality of Pylaia-Hortiatis, the Zosimades Nursing Home of Ioannina, the Police Directorate of Xanthi and the local Branch of E.E.S. Xanthi and the PIKPA of Voula benefited.

In this context, over 56,000 packages of pharmaceutical material, consumables, basic necessities, etc. were granted.

For more information on the “proSfEEroume” initiative, please visit SFEE’s website at:  https://www.sfee.gr/to-ergo-mas/kinonia/prosfeeroume/.