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The Weekend Neos Kosmos : 29 October 2016
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NEWS 6 THE WEEKEND NEOS KOSMOS | SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 2016 Emily thanks the Greek community My Big Fat Greek High Tea and other fundraisers managed to raise $44,500 to cover the medical expenses of the teenager suffering from a rare, debilitating disease It's been almost a month since Neos Kosmos wrote about 16-year-old Emily Karakatsanis and the extreme health challenges she faces, and the Greek community has rushed to her support, raising $44,500 to fund her trip to the US, where she is hoping to get the treatment she needs. My Big Fat Greek High Tea raised more than $23,000, while another fundraiser brought in $19,000. Moreover, last week, one of our former colleagues at Neos Kosmos, Matina Panagiotopoulos, held a party for her 80th birthday celebration. Touched by Emily's story, she asked friends to donate money for the teenager, raising $2,500. "I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart," says Emily’s mother, Lauren Karakatsanis. "We have put all our hopes in science and this hope is gen- hospitals for a long time. Unless treated, she will die of vital organ failure. Matina Panagiotopoulos with Emily Karakatsanis. erated by the support of all those people who assist us in our efforts to cure Emily." Diagnosed with two rare diseases, Idiopathic HyperEosinophilic Syndrome together with a myriad of other features, including postural tachycardia, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Bechets Disease, chronic fatigue, vasculitis and fibromyalgia, Emily has been going in and out of So far, her body rejects any kind of treatment; the family has exhausted all options in Australia and sought consultation from specialists at the acclaimed Mayo Clinic and the National Institute of Health in Washington. The overall cost is estimated to be over $80,000, which puts a lot of stress on the desperate family. So far, $44,500 has been raised, but there is still a long way to go. Anyone wishing to make a contribution is welcome to donate to: Account Name: Emily Desiree Boardman Karakatsanis BSB: 193 879 Account Number: 432263584 Bank of Melbourne Or go to the webpage: GoFundMe.com/hope4emilymedical DIGITAL.NEOSKOSMOS.COM Concert depicting Alexander the Great’s life receives standing ovation The production was held to honour the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies’ 30th anniversary ANASTASIA TSIRTSAKIS The Melbourne Recital Centre was filled with applause on Wednesday night, as the musical production Alexander the Great: Pioneering Multiculturalism drew to a close. More than 900 people filled the venue to experience what has been dubbed one of the most well-produced concerts on Hellenic culture to hit the stage in Australia - not at all surprising given the names involved. VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited is recalling immediately Mondeo models as described below. Applicable Vehicle Application / Affected Dates Certain Mondeo vehicles built from October 16, 2014 through December 22, 2015. Note: The Build Date of the vehicle (month and year) can be found on the Vehicle Identification Label which is located on the Driver side B-pillar. Condition There is a possibility that due to a software error within the Headlight Control Module (HCM), vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition that causes the headlamps to switch off. If this condition occurs the vehicle ignition has to be cycled off/on to enable the headlamps to be re activated. Action Required by Owners An owner of a recalled vehicle should, as soon as possible, arrange with an Authorised Ford Dealer to have the HCM software updated to rectify this concern. This service will be performed free of charge by any Authorised Ford Dealer. If an owner does not already have a servicing Ford Dealer, the nearest Authorised Ford Dealer can be located at www.ford.com.au Each registered owner will be notified by letter from Ford of the actions to be taken to arrange for this service. Until the Safety Recall is completed, if the vehicle’s headlamps should unexpectedly turn off customers are advised to turn on their hazard warning lamps and find the closest safe place to pull over where they can cycle their ignition off and on again. This will allow the headlamps to be turned on again. Further Information can be obtained from any Authorised Ford Dealer or from Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited, Customer Relationship Centre on toll free number 1800 503 672. Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited A.B.N. 30 004 116 223 Registered Office: 1735 Sydney Road, Campbellfield, Victoria 3061. for Australian Product Recall Information See www.recalls.gov.au Presented by the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies (AIMS) in collaboration with the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria and the Pan-Macedonian Association, the evening was a chance to honour the life of Alexander the Great and his many achievements, and to mark the 30th anniversary of AIMS' foundation. Famed composer Christos Ioannidis wrote the score, which was brought to life by the 25-piece Camerata Chamber Orchestra led by conductor Douglas Heywood OAM, together with the 52-member Camerata Chorus. Performing as part of the group were multi-award-winning baritone Adrian McEniery and nationally-renowned soprano Lauren Savrasov (Oldham). Meanwhile, throughout the concert, Rena Frangioudakis and Vaios Anastassopoulos narrated the story to ensure the audience was able to stay PHOTO: THEANO MILIDES. on track, with explanations in both Greek and English. As the name suggests, an important running theme throughout the production was Alexander's role in pioneering multiculturalism and promoting Hellenic ideals within a vast multicultural empire. While the narrative may date back thousands of years, the vision continues to resonate even in 2016, as leaders from countries like Australia and others with tighter borders, seek to find ways to bring different cultural and interfaith groups together and live in greater harmony. President of the AIMS, Pro- fessor Anastasios Tamis, said that while he prefers to leave the final verdict up to the audience, he was extremely pleased with the execution of the production and expressed his thanks to all involved. "Naturally I must thank Christos Ioannidis for his excellent creation of music, combining Greek, contemporary and classical, and also our conductor for the excellent performance and the implementation of Christos' composition. My sincere thanks to Rena Frangioudakis and Vaios Anastassopoulos for their narrations, and our charismatic diva Lauren and tenor Adrian McEniery," Professor Tamis told Neos Kosmos. But for the professor, it was ultimately the huge turn-out of numbers on the night and their enthusiasm that left the most impressive mark. "It was a combined effort. It proves that by Hellenes in Australia closely working with Australian artists, we are able and capable of presenting these kinds of concerts, sharing the mainstream facilities and the mainstream talent. And this combination of talents, I think, is enriching multiculturalism and also enriches the cohesion we should have." Maria Katsonis named among 100 Women of Influence for 2016 A significant and well-deserved honour for the Greek Australian mental health advocate Author and public servant Maria Katsonis has been named as one of the 100 Women of Influence for 2016. The director of Family Violence and Service Delivery Reform at the Department of Premier and Cabinet in Victoria, Katsonis was selected under the category of 'Diversity', for her dedication to advocacy for mental health and LGBTI issues. Having started out in theatre production, the 54-year-old began working with the state government in the arts and industry development, and has since gone on to serve in various senior executive positions in social policy, LGBTI, family violence and policy review areas. Outspoken about her experience with depression, which she reveals in great detail in her popular memoir The Good Greek Girl, she is the most senior Victorian public servant to have disclosed mental illness and come out as gay. Embracing the challenges she has come to face as a chance to do good for the community, Katsonis is an advocate for mentally healthy work places and is an ambassador for beyondblue, and the founding member of Open Minds. Now in its fifth year, the 100 Women of Influence initiative is an opportunity to increase the visibility of women's leadership in Australia across various sectors of society and highlights their essential and ongoing contribution to the nation's success. For more information about the 100 Women of Influence initiative, visit 100womenofinfluence.com.au/ 54494
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