Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς δέσμευσης της Celestyal στις τοπικές κοινότητες των λιμανιών και των προορισμών όπου ελλιμενίζεται και επισκέπτεται, η εταιρεία ανακοίνωσε την υποστήριξή της σε δύο φιλανθρωπικές δράσεις φέτος: την Τράπεζα Αίματος της Celestyal για το 2024 και τον 16ο Συμβολικό Αγώνα Δρόμου & Περίπατο Greece Race for the Cure®.
Η εκστρατεία αιμοδοσίας της Celestyal για το 2024 σε συνεργασία με το Νοσοκομείο Μεταξά Πειραιά, αποτελεί μέρος ενός ευρύτερου προγράμματος, με την αιμοδοσία φέτος να πραγματοποιείται στις 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2024, επάνω στο Celestyal Journey.
As part of Celestyal’songoing commitment to the local communities of the ports anddestinations in which they homeport and visit, the cruise line has announced its supportof two charitable events this year: the 2024 Celestyal Blood Bank, and the 16thGreece Race for the Cure®.
The 2024 Celestyal blood donation campaign, in partnership with the Metaxa Hospital ofPiraeus, is part of a wider programme with this year’s blood drive being held onboardCelestyal Journey on September 21, 2024.
The programme, established in 2016, is supported by its head office employees andonboard crew members twice a year to aid medical emergencies and urgent blood needsin the local healthcare. The company also welcomes volunteers from outside thebusiness, including local residents and sailing guests to participate in the blood donationscheme by visiting one of the public hospitals and donating in the account of CelestyalBlood Bank. To date Celestyal has successfully donated a total of 190 units of blood, with50 units used for medical emergencies involving colleagues, their families, and localhealthcare needs in Greece.
In addition to the blood donation efforts, Celestyal is proudly participating in the 16thGreece Race for the Cure®, taking place September 28 to 29, at the Zappeion in centralAthens. This annual event, dedicated to the fight against breast cancer, promotesprevention, celebrates life and raises funds to support programmes that aid womenbattling cancer.
Celestyal is delighted to award the first-place finisher a gift voucher for an unforgettable4-night cruise for two on the Celestyal Discovery, following the ‘Iconic Aegean Summer’itinerary. The head office team are joining the race alongside their internationalcolleagues participating in parallel races across the globe to raise funds for this charity.
Chris Theophilides, Chief Executive Officer at Celestyal said: “At Celestyal, we take immense pride in supporting the communities we serve, both locally and globally. Our ongoing blood donation campaign is not only a testament to our commitment to providing critical medical aid but also an opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
“We are also thrilled to be participating in this year’s Greece Race for the Cure®, a cause close to our hearts. By coming together as a team, across multiple countries, we aim to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer. It’s a privilege to be part of such meaningful initiatives, and we encourage everyone to join us in supporting these vital causes.”
For more information visit Celestyal’s website or Greece Race for the Cure®.
