Corporate Social Responsibility

“MAST movement… for Breast Cancer” campaign of the HCS visits Thessaloniki with the support of KEDE and EDDYPPY

Within the context of the “MAST Movement for Breast Cancer” program, the Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) of the Hellenic Cancer Society (HCS) visited the city of Thessaloniki for 5 days, from the 22nd until the 26th of May. Two hundred and fifty women had the opportunity to undergo free mammography screening. From the 22nd until the 24th of May, the MMU performed mammograms at Aristotelous Square, while on the 25th & 26th, the Unit settled at the Minor Asia & Thracean Culture Square.

ELPEN covers the lab tests’ cost for the residents of 7 remote islands during the 23rd Aegean Sea Crossing of the Aegean Team

This year, for the 17th time, ELPEN has discretely responded to the Aegean Team’s calling: during the 23rd Crossing of the Aegean Sea, which lasted from the 11th until the 22nd of May, ELPEN covered –in full– the cost of 485 lab tests.

“MAST movement… for Breast Cancer”: The Hellenic Cancer Society and «+plefsi» travelled to Patmos and Lipsi

Free mammography screening was offered to 100 women from vulnerable social groups. Early diagnosis can lead to cure, since breast cancer is treatable during its initial stages. The HCS recommends that all women over the age of 40 have a preventive mammography screening every 2 years

ELPEN and «Siblefsi» equip the medical cabinet and school of Iraklia

On April 29th and 30th, ELPEN, the pioneer Greek pharmaceutical industry, together with the Non Profit Organization «Siblefsi», visited the community of Iraklia, where they offered essential medical and logistical equipment for the local medical cabinet and school. With this action, ELPEN covered shortages and current needs for the life improvement of the island’s inhabitants.

“Mast” Movement in Crete

«MAST movement» visits Piraeus

On November 10th and 11th, 2016, the Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) of the Hellenic Cancer Society (HCS) visited the Municipality of Piraeus, offering free mammography screening to more than 70 women from vulnerable population groups (unemployed & uninsured). This particular activity runs within the context of the “MAST movement for Breast Cancer!” campaign, which is realized with the support of ELPEN and the organizing contribution of KEDE and EDDYPPY.