Mission Health Ministry

Health and healing ministry

Maria Dzerefos is the coordinator of The Medical Sub-Committee of the Mission committee.

We can mention this ministr without mentioning the Blood Drive

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT THABO MBEKI TO THE GREEK COMMUNITY

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to offer a sincere word of greeting and commendation to the South African Greek community on the occasion of the 12th promotional blood drive hosted by the New Pan Hellenic Voice. The Greek community has shown resourceful commitment to the South African democracy in many effective ways, and they have been exemplary in meeting their obligations as citizens of a free country. The success of this blood clinic is but one of the manifestations of the way this community - working with bodies such as the South African National Blood Service as well as community radio in Greece - has gone the second mile in seeking to bring happiness and relief to others. It is propitious that this event should take place as none other than the President of Greece undertakes a State Visit to our country as our guest- it will no doubt be a cause of pride and gratification to His Excellency - as indeed it is to all South Africans - to note Greek-backed achievements notched up in this area of enormous and growing public need. South Africans salute that remarkable and historic country, Greece, a staunch partner in so many causes pursued by our own country. We also salute the combined efforts of the people of the Hellenic republic to make our world a better place for all against the ravages of illness, tragedy and want.

Our Archbishopric Supports the Blood Drive

Our Archbishopric supports all the Blood Drives of this Radio Station .We call on all our members to follow our Archbishops example and donate Blood to our National Blood Bank

Above His Eminence is being prepared to donate blood at this stations Blood Drive

Above His Eminence presents a medal of St Mark to Maurice Creswick for the largest amount of blood donated

Above on the left Alon the grandson of Maurice Creswick and on the right Paula at 16years and 1month the record holder for being the youngest Greek to donate blood at the Blood Drive

28th ON AIR BLOOD DRIVE

Archbishop Seraphim and the Metropolis, the N.P.H.V., Maria Dzerefos and the South African National Blood services – a vital link in the endeavour to obtain sae blood. In order to achieve this mammoth task the S.A.N.B. staff is responsible for the recruitment and retention of regular safe blood donors. The Metropoli and the N.P.H.V. have joined forces with the Blood Services in obtaining safe new donors.

The commitment of our blood donors ensures the safety of our blood supply, people who participate in unsafe lifestyle behaviour, (having casual sex), male – to – male sex, or taking intravenous drugs, etc, are encouraged not to donate blood. Remember blood is what ties us together. My thanks to Archbishop Seraphim, for his continued support, to Dimitri Vouyoukli, Kelvin Klein, Mr Vouyoukli Snr., Jannie Sferopoulos, David, Panayioti Gabrielides, Syd Bliss, Stellio Paliarakis, Tony Papadopoulos, Athena Sferopoulos, for their assistance in presenting the blood drive.

To the people who donated eats, clothing, books and or spread a happy atmosphere, thank you for your donations; Penelope and Helen Stamatis food and clothing, Maurice Creswick, who holds the world record for donating the most blood, Mario Joseph for clothing, Syd Bliss for assistance, Mary Mavrikis for tiropita, Paula Flack-Davison for hot dogs, and halva, Judy Carelse from Honey Jewellery 0722858706, Ingrid Savva and Dimitri Clayton for clothing. Lesley Goodall, Democratic Alliance, clothing Stavro, Damien Sferopoulos for boys clothing, Rosemary Royepen – Liban Conference Centre, Michael Ioannidis – kourambiedes, melomakarona, George Deroukakis – pumpkin pies. The first to donate was Dr Panayioti Gabrielides, Maureen and Deon Viljoen. Bravo!

Next blood drive, 11th August 2005, Scout Hall at SAHETI School 5 to 8 pm. All welcome.

Reported by M. Dzerefos