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Community health and solidarity events in Larissa

Overview

Larissa is hosting various community events focused on health and social solidarity. The city hosted the 24th Panhellenic Torchlight Procession of Volunteer Blood Donors, an initiative co-organized by the Municipality of Larissa, the Phalanis Volunteer Blood Donors Association, and the 5th Health Region of Thessaly and Central Greece. The procession, which began at the First Ancient Theater of Larissa, traveled through major central streets and squares before returning for a central ceremony featuring a performance of the ‘Song of Blood Donation’ by students from the 23rd Primary School of Larissa. This initiative is held under the auspices of the National Blood Center (EKEA) and the Hellenic Thalassemia Federation.

Additionally, the UNESCO Club of Larissa, in collaboration with regional and municipal authorities, is organizing the 10th Anniversary Marathon for Children with Chronic Illnesses. Scheduled for October 4, the event aims to support children with Mediterranean Anemia under the message, “We all run together for children with Mediterranean Anemia.” The marathon features competitive races, including a 620-meter and a 5,000-meter route, and includes participation from Olympic athletes Fani Halkia and Nikol Kyriakopoulou.

Broadening the scope of blood donation awareness, the 24th Panhellenic Torch Relay of Voluntary Blood Donors, organized by POSEA, has extended to various locations across Greece. In Ambelona, MP Evangelia Liakouli participated in the reception of the ‘Flame of Love,’ noting the ‘Elpida’ Voluntary Blood Donors Association’s ability to respond to urgent needs at the University Hospital of Larissa within one hour. In Lixouri, the relay was marked by the participation of Olympic champion Katerina Thanu. The relay will continue in Corfu on October 1, featuring a symbolic ‘Chain of Solidarity for Life’ where students and educators will form a human chain around Spianada Square to promote social responsibility.

Entities

Evangelia Liakouli · Nikól Kyriakopoulou · POSEA · Lixouri · Katerina Thanu

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Corfu to host 24th Panhellenic Blood Donor Volunteers Torchlight Procession

    Corfu will host the 24th Panhellenic Blood Donor Volunteers Torchlight Procession on October 1, 2026, featuring a human chain of students to promote blood donation.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Greece hosts 24th Panhellenic Voluntary Blood Donor Torch Relay

    The 24th Panhellenic Torch Relay of Voluntary Blood Donors has visited Ambelona and Lixouri, promoting blood donation through community events and the symbolic ‘Flame of Love’.

  3. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Larissa to host 10th Anniversary Marathon for children with chronic illnesses

    The 10th Anniversary Marathon for Children with Chronic Illnesses will be held in Larissa on October 4 to support children with Mediterranean Anemia.

  4. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Larissa hosts 24th Panhellenic Volunteer Blood Donor Torchlight Procession

    Larissa hosts the 24th Panhellenic Torchlight Procession of Volunteer Blood Donors, featuring a parade through the city center and a ceremony at the First Ancient Theater.

Sources

corfutvnews.gr · eidisis.gr · kefaloniamagazine.gr · larisanew.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · tharrosnews.gr · thessaliatv.gr

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history