The Hellenic Post Group supports the work of "The Smile of the Child"
PRESS RELEASE
Athens, 21 December 2020
The Hellenic Post Group supports the work of "The Smile of the Child"
with a publication of a Special Collector's Edition series dedicated to
the 25th Anniversary of the Organization.
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The Hellenic Post Group has offered to cover the postage costs of the Organization across the country, in recognition of the important work of "The Smile of the Child".
Today, the Hellenic Post is participating in the 25th Anniversary of the Organization by releasing a special collector’s series, which will feature the smile of the founder of the Organization, 10-year-old Andreas Yannopoulos all over Greece. Andreas has inspired thousands of people, employees, volunteers, donors and sponsors of the Organization. In its 25 years of operation, “The Smile of the Child” has supported more than 1.700.000 children and their families.
On the occasion of this publication, the President of the Hellenic Post Group, Mr. Polychronis Griveas, stated: "For two centuries, the Hellenic Post has been actively engaged in social responsibility initiatives and has been supporting every effort that symbolizes hope for a better future. "The Smile of the Child" signifies for us all an “Ark of Hope”, that provides substantial help to children in need. The Organization stands by every child who is a victim of violence, has gone missing, faces a health issue, or is challenged by poverty. “The Smile of the Child” serves as a protective umbrella for our precious citizens, our children, and that is we are proud to stand as partners in its efforts. Because when a child smiles, we all smile…”
The President of the Organization "The Smile of the Child", Mr. Costas Yannopoulos, thanked the Hellenic Post and stated: "Speaking for our employees, volunteers, and supporters and myself, we are all excited to see our Andreas and his Organization featured on a collectible stamp. As the child to be imprinted on a stamp, it symbolizes the honour that the Hellenic Post bestows upon "The Smile of the Child". We think it imparts on us all the message that Andreas scribbled in his diary before passing away on December 22, 1995: “if we all unite we will succeed.” That was exactly 25 years to the day this stamp is released. I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Hellenic Post for this recognition and support.”
Watch the video of the collection here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvKXlF3muGs
Collection items
The “25 Years Smile of the Child - Special Edition" includes;
10 self-adhesive stamps (1,250 PCs)
Available at 10,00€
Special Commemorative Illustrated envelope (500pcs)
Available at 6,00€
Points of purchase
The stamps and the envelopes of this special edition are available as of Tuesday 22 December 2020 at the following points:
● The E-Shop of the Hellenic Post, www.elta.gr
● Post Collection Store - Central Philatelic Office, 5th Lykourgou & Apelles at the centre of Athens
● Through all Post Offices across Greece
Limited Distribution; |
Philatelist collectors who wish to stamp their Philatelic objects can send them - free of charge - to the Philatelic Directorate (Aeolou 100, 1st floor, 10188 Athens) until 22 January 2021, provided that they carry pasted stamps of a minimum value of 0,90 €.
Please note "Philatelic objects" in the shipping folder.