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A very special evening was held to support Stanley. It lifted the spirits of our family and the positive energy will strengthen us for our difficult period ahead. The following piece was written by Sunday Mail Writer Ken Lord and appeared in a full page feature in the Sunday Mail 3rd March 2002 edition
“The plight of a youngster stricken by illness touched hearts and loosened purse strings to inspiring levels. Ken Lord was moved by a momentous effort. More than 750 sparklers swarmed into the West End Greek Club for the heart wrenching fundraiser of the month. The Stanley Sclavos Benefit raked in an awesome six-figure take to assist in the nine-year-old leukaemia victim’s desperate fight for life via a New York operation. The night’s maestro, fresh produce prince Steve Vergotis, was made aware of Stanley’s plight two weeks ago. Massive support came from the Greek community, Brisbane’s corporate and commercial world, mainstream city groovers, John Paul College (Stanley’s campus), sports luminaries and other humans who care. I’m familiar with benefits of this nature but this one was doused in a warmth that eclipsed the cool of the glittering guests. The Greek Club’s huge first-floor functions room was a sea of tables, and the absence of hype was a fresh as tomorrow. No tricky décor, no smart-alec lollygagging, very little posing, and a sensational auction that busted national charity records! Stanley Sclavos was there with his family, all of whom were misty-eyed. And who wasn’t?” Major Sponsors Sunripe – Steven & Anna Vergotis
Australian Sports Gallery – Dr Spiros Sclavos & Theresa Sclavos
Dr Greg & Kay Sclavos
Dr John & Sam Karydis, Levonis Butchers – Denis & Helen Levonis, M & J Chickens – John & Helen Levonis, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Bill Bowmore, Arrow Pharmaceuticals, The Greek Club & Convention Centre, Ocular Technologies – Mark Chapman, Yalumba Wines, Heineken, Westpac Bank Sponsors Dr Eric & Angela Sclavos, The Sunday Mail – Ken Lord, Channel 10, Channel 9, Carlton and United Breweries, Joe Richards Menswear, Corporate Shirts and Hats- Darren Rudkin, Nick and Helen Vasiliou Optometrists, DJ George Kassos, Photographer Col Cameron, Ambassador Travel – Peter Harvey, Francois Elias, Terry White Management, S-Pak- Chris & Leanne Stamatellos, Willie Carne, Peter Vamvakaris, Pavilion – Elias Phillipou, Grosvenor of George – Peter Austin, Parmalat – John Gambaro, Colin Patten, Plenty Delicatessen – Spiro Bellas, Orthodontist – Nick Kotsokmitis, Jo Jessop, Ursula Morrison, J Davies –Omron Blood Pressure Kits |
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Dinner Photos - The following photos are from my fundraising dinner from 27 February 2002 |
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(Steven Vergotis left and Greg Sclavos right) The fundraising dinner was the idea of Steven and Anna Vergotis and Greg and Kay Sclavos. They were assisted by Rick and Maria Xynias amongst many other people. Spiros and Theresa Sclavos organized the Sports Memorabilia .Incredibly the event was arranged in 14 days. Our family will always remember and be indebted to these great people for their initiative and support. |
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Con Sciacca – Federal Member for Bowman gave an inspiration speech to begin the evening |
Stanley Sclavos won hearts with his courageous speech | Suzie O’Neal literally got off a plane from Salt Lake City to attend the event. Suzie had met Stanley through the Westpac Real Ideals National Schools Project which Stanley’s school John Paul College won. Stanley was to have gone to the Winter Olympics but his relapse prevented him from attending | ||
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| The hosts for the evening were Georgina Lewis – Newsreader from Channel 10 and Channel 9 Sports Identity Chris ‘Bomma’ Bombollas. | The Pharmacy Guild of Australia gave the evening some great support through Rick & Maria Xynias organizing many tables. Photographed were: FRONT ROW: John Bronger National President of the Guild, Patrick Johnson Olympian, Andrew Slack Rugby Grand Slam Champion, Suzie O’Neal Olympic Champion, and Kos Sclavos BACK ROW: Trevor Clarkin National President of AIPM & Gold Cross GM and Robyn Ede Branch Director of the Guild in Queensland | The Auction was an amazing success. It was directed by Haesley Cush – Ray White Corporate – City and Chris Bombollas from Channel Nine. | ||
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| Kos and Stanley with Robyn Ede Branch Director Pharmacy Guild of Australia and with Pharmacy Guild National Councilor and Event co-organiser Rick Xynias | Mr Bill Bowmore donated many beautiful pieces of art for the fundraiser | Mr John Bronger the National President of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and Mr Stephen Greenwood the National Director of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia flew from Canberra for the night | ||
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| The Headmaster of John Paul College Mr Stephen Paul talks to Stanley on the night. The School will be having a fundraising day on 28th March with money raised helping to pay for Stanley’s medical costs | Staff and friend from John Paul College | Mothers of Stanley’s class mates from John Paul College attending the evening | ||
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| Arrow Pharmaceuticals donated a memorabilia item and the whole senior management team flew from Sydney for the event. Go Arrow! | Kos will miss the staff from the Queensland Branch of the Guild. Also in the photo is the Executive Committee of the Branch. The Guild purchased a corporate lunch with Suzie O’Neal on the night | Robyn Ede bids for the auction item. Nothing could stop her. | ||
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| The National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and good friend Jay Hooper flew back from interstate to attend | The Sclavos Family | |||
