NCE10: Greek Town
Location
Broadview & Eastern
Theme
TBA
Times runners pass by and entertainment happens
10:15am to 2:30pm
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Neighbourhood Champion TEAM: Ted Manziaris & Peter Tolias
Ted Manziaris President of Turtle Island Recycling and Peter Tolias President of Tolias Landscaping and Plowing are running a half marathon on October 16 2011 to raise $40,000.00 for The Hellenic Hope Centre, an organization that provides long and short term care for special needs children.
Ted Manziaris co-founded Turtle Island Recycling in the early 1990s with his partner Louis Anagnostakos. The two entrepreneurs started their recycling company when the industry was new and emerging. Almost 20 years later, Turtle Island Recycling is a large and thriving multi-material recycling and waste removal company providing service to a wide variety of clients in the GTA and beyond. Ted's role as the leader of the Sales and Marketing team was a natural fit and he has excelled in assembling a diverse and impressive client base. Having built the company from the ground up, Ted's intrinsic understanding of the industry and nearly two decades of hands-on experience helps Turtle Island Recycling provide clients with the best possible recycling and waste removal service.
Peter Tolias founded Tolias Landscaping and Plowing 11 years ago. He started with one truck and now has over 37 trucks, loaders and bobcats on the road, with over 50 employees who service 140 locations in the GTA. Peter's vision and his dedication to customer service has made Tolias Landscaping and Plowing one of the fastest growing landscaping companies in the GTA.
Please put a pledge on Ted and Peter, TODAY, for the Hellenic Hope Centre!
Neighbourhood Champion: Elea Christopher
I am 10 years old, going into grade 5 in September. I started running when I was 2. Ok, my mom carried me most of the 1km race. Since then I have competed in many family 2km races and kids of steel triathlons. I've been on the school cross country team, finishing in the top 10 last year. I just completed my first 5km race this past June. I am currently working towards my black belt in Taekwondo, I am one belt away! I love all sport but especially soccer, which I play competitively, and basketball. I am an altar boy at my church Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church. I love to volunteer and have learned from my parents how important it is to give back to people and your community. I am excited to be part of the Hellenic Hope Foundation Team as I can combine my two passions together: running and helping others.
Please put a pledge on Elea, TODAY, for the Hellenic Hope Centre!
Neighbourhood Champion: Dimitri Agrapidis
My name is Dimitri Agrapidis, I'm 16 years old and I'm in Grade 11; I also attend Greek School. I am fit and enjoy running. I always attend the Walkathon for the Hellenic Home. I have been on the Rugby team for the past 2 years and was awarded the MVP last year. My grandma is a resident at the Hellenic Home and now is the time for me to give back to her the tender loving care she always provided me. I am honoured to be part of the Hellenic Home Team run.
Please put a pledge on Dimitri, TODAY, for the Hellenic Home for the Aged!
Neighbourhood Champion: Costa Babalis
Costa Babalis was born in Greece was raised and educated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Since his post graduate studies, has been in the broadcasting business and affiliated primarily with the CBC. Here he was engaged in a number of challenging television tasks from the designs at the early start of Colour TV to the cutting edge of the new technologies and contributing to the formulation of the HDTV standard. During the last ten years he has been part of the senior management team with assignments to enhance the Public Broadcaster's position to be at the front line of the technological evolution.
In his capacity, Costa was one of the key planners and the driving force to pioneer and adopt the serial digital technology (SDI), implemented at the CBC at the early 90s, paving the way to a digital HDTV format. This became a landmark admired by many broadcasters worldwide, and its success was recognized by earning the prestigious EMMY award (Outstanding Technological Advancement of 1996—1997).
Costa Babalis has authored many publications, has been a speaker and chairman of international conferences including work for SMPTE and ATSC Advisory Sub-committee for HDTV standards. He is also a member AHEPA, Professional Association of Ontario and the Order of Engineers of Quebec and a Board Member of the Hellenic Home for the Aged.
Please put a pledge on Costa, TODAY, for the Hellenic Home for the Aged!
Neighbourhood Champion: John Fanaras
Mr. John Fanaras is President of Nucro-Technics, a Pharmaceutical Support Contract Organization. He is currently the 2nd Vice-President of the Hellenic Home for the Aged. He has served as President and a Board Member for over 10 years. Currently the President of the Hellenic Heritage Foundation. Member of the Board of Directors of The Vimy Ridge Group. Member of the Health Sector Advisory Council, Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Onatario. Past member of the Board of Directors of West Park Hospital for 3 years. Past member of Board of Directors of Centennial Community College, including Secretary and Vice President positions. Past member of Board of Directors, Scarborough Chamber of Commerce for 3 years and also a member of The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto.
Please put a pledge on John, TODAY, for the Hellenic Home for the Aged!
Neighbourhood Champion: Ben Kaplan
Ben Kaplan is a writer, runner and happily married man, celebrating his fourth anniversary this fall to Julie Tsatsaronis, beautiful daughter of the president of Prophet Elias church. Originally from New York and practicing healthy living in downtown Toronto, Kaplan writes for the National Post newspaper about popular culture, and spends all his free time writing unfortunately ignored Hollywood scripts. This will be his second time running the Scotiabank marathon and he hopes to finish in under 3-hours and 10-minutes, or else just in enough time to make it home for something to eat.
Neighbourhood Champion: Eleftheria Tsatsaronis
Dr. Eleftheria Tsatsaronis was born in Raftanai, Ioanninon, Greece. She obtained her medical degree in Colonia, Germany in June 1968. She then returned to write her medical exams in order for her to practice in Greece. Her two year apprenticeship was completed in Ramia, Arta. She then came to Toronto, Canada in October 1970 to write a mandatory exam in order to complete her internship and residency. She became a licensed doctor in 1974 and then proceeded to open up her own practice. As a devoted doctor, wife and mother she has been married to a wonderful man by the name of Dimitri Tsatsaronis since 1970. Has three beautiful daughters, Jayne, Maria and Julie and three loving grandchildren, Jacob, Dimitri and Esmene. Even with a busy practice she still finds time to enjoy her hobbies which are reading, walking and cooking.
Neighbourhood Champion: Stelios Mina
My name is Stelios Mina and I'm 58 years old. Several years ago I decided to start walking long distances in order to stay healthy and active. I soon realized that I could also use my walking as a way to raise much needed funds for the Church and the Greek Community of Mississauga. Despite a series of injuries to my feet, knees, and back, I continued to persevere. Every Sunday morning I walk/run from my home in Brampton to Church in Mississauga. It has been an incredible experience for me. I would like to extend my appreciation to the community for giving me the opportunity to give back and be a service to others.
Neighbourhood Champion: Apostolos Tountas
Apostolos (Tolis) A. Tountas M.D. — Raised in Piragus, Greece where he finished high School. He took his medical degree from The University of Athens, GR. Studied Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto, C.A. Qualified by the Royal College of surgeons of Canada in 1980. He practices Orthopaedic Surgery with a special interest in foot and ankle. He is afficiated at the Humber River Regional hospital in West Toronto.
Neighbourhood Champion: Mary Fragedakis
Mary Fragedakis was elected to Toronto City Council in 2010. As a life-long resident of Ward 29, Mary brings extensive business expertise and strong community-building experience to her role as Councillor.
Prior to her election, Mary served as Vice President of a business-to-business conference company. In 2008, her company was awarded Best Overall Performance for Small Business in Toronto. The award also won Mary recognition for her green advocacy efforts in promoting conferences dedicated to eco-marketing and best practices. Mary is fiscally prudent, having completed the Canadian Securities Course and held several positions in the financial sector.
Mary's dedication to community services led her to co-found the Broadview Community Youth Group (BCYG) in 2007 to engage East York youth from all walks of life in activities to build self-confidence, self-worth and a strong sense of community. As Board Vice President, she has been instrumental in building bridges and partnerships with local charities, not-for profits, businesses and government agencies to expand the BCYG, which recently moved into larger quarters at the Danforth Baptist Church on the Danforth.
Mary has worked to break down barriers for people of all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as an outreach community volunteer of the Royal Ontario Museum for 15 years. With her dedication to the arts, Mary participated in the first pilot project in Toronto to make many of Ontario's public museums and galleries more accessible to new Canadians.
Mary, who lives in Ward 29, holds an MA in Political Science from the University of Toronto (1996).
Please put a pledge on Mary, TODAY, for the Greek Community of Toronto!
Neighbourhood Champion: Dr. Panayiotis Fountas
Dr. Panayiotis N. Fountas, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), F.A.C.C., graduated with a degree in medicine from the National and Kapodistriako University of Athens. He completed his fellowship in Internal Medicine and Cardiology from the University of Toronto, and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He was Vice-President of the Hellenic-Canadian Congress and President of the Hippocrates Hellenic-Canadian Association. Dr. Fountas was also a consultant at the University Health Network for 26 years. He is currently a staff member in the Division of Cardiology at Toronto East General Hospital, as well as a lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Please put a pledge on Panayiotis, TODAY, for the Greek Community of Toronto!
Neighbourhood Champion: Dionyssios “Bebis” Gekopoulos
I was born in Toronto on April 1st, '93, and grew up here for generally my whole life. I attended Shaughnessy P.S., Cosburn M.S. and East York C.I., of which I just recently graduated. I enjoy playing sports such as Soccer, Football and Hockey, among many others. I play Bass and do some vocals in the aspiring New-Metal band Lexia's Aura and am a proud member of the Greek Community of Toronto's own Theatre Nefeli. “Smile all day, every day, and party even more!” That's my motto! I tend to be outgoing, kind and generous… at least, that's what my buddies always say. I love my friends and family unconditionally. Generally, that's me in a nutshell. I have never run any type of Marathon in my life, and hope for a semi-decent outcome from this one. See you all at the finish line!
Please put a pledge on Dionyssios, TODAY, for the Greek Community of Toronto!
Neighbourhood Champion: Joanna Vellas
My name is Joanna Vellas. I was born in Toronto and lived in Greece for a few years. When my family returned back to Canada we attended and became a part of our Markham Greek community and our church St. Panteleimon.
I have always been highly involved with my church and the Greek Community of Markham, by having been a part of the dance group, watching the growth and development of my church as it progressed over the years.
I have been running for few years now, and accepted with open arms the opportunity to run on behalf of our church for such a great cause as a great honour.
Neighbourhood Champion: Anastasia Vellas
My name is Anastasia and i have been with St. Panteleimon Church for over 10 years. When the opportunity came up to run in the Scotiabank Marathon, I jumped at the chance to represent my church and run for a very worthy cause. I have been running for a few years and enjoy various outdoor activities.
Neighbourhood Champion: Sotiri Chortogiannos
I was born in Greece and moved to Canada at a young age. This change made me realize, the place you live, beliefs and your surroundings have such a great affect on you. I have consistently worked hard in my life helping my parents with the family business. Working with my parents I learned many values from them. Some of which are determination and self discipline. This has allowed me to recognize the importance of staying fit and to go to college, and earn my real-estate license. I am currently part of the Toronto Real-Estate Board. I believe a small amount of people can make a big change in this world. All I want is the best for where we live and for everyone to have access to all the facilities they desire. This is why I constantly contribute my time to improve our community positively and will be participating in the Scotiabank marathon to raise money for St. Panteleimon. Please donate to help in the completion of this church. Thank you so much!
Neighbourhood Charities & Sponsoring Groups:
The Greek Community of Toronto; Hellenic Hope Centre; The Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga; the Greek Orthodox Community of Markham;
and Hellenic Home for the Aged
Greek Community of Toronto: A community where Hellenism flourishes
The Greek Community of Toronto is a communal institution established in 1909, incorporated in 1965 and is a registered, non-profit charitable organization. Its mission is to preserve and promote Hellenism and Hellenic culture, heritage, traditions, democratic values and the Greek language, and to support the Canadian Hellenic community through cultural programming, education, teaching the Greek language, Greek Orthodox religious services, social and counselling services, including Community Support Services, Adult Senior Day programs, Youth and Family services, Legal Clinic and the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Needs services, as well as supporting charity and philanthropic activities for the benefit of those in need.
Hellenic Hope Centre
The idea for our organization was conceived in February 1999 when six mothers of children with special needs, met to discuss the need for a support mechanism for themselves, their children and their families. Eventually, many other families also welcomed this idea and as a result they all came together and proceeded to formalize our organization. In June 2000, our organization was incorporated as a non-profit charitable Corporation and its members have been meeting on a monthly basis to discuss and create programs and services for persons with special needs and their families. We believe that there are hundreds of persons with special needs of Hellenic heritage in Toronto and the surrounding areas that can benefit from this organization. Currently we offer a variety of supports and services for individuals and their families whether they are of Greek origin or not.
The Hellenic Hope Centre is dedicated to providing support and services to people with physical and developmental disabilities and their families, in order to improve the quality of their lives and to ensure that people with special needs are treated with the respect and dignity to which every citizen is entitled. The Hellenic Hope Centre is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with special needs and their families. With community support we are able to continue to expand our services. We aim in providing the following resources and services to the community in the upcoming future.
Residential Services — Expanded Respite — Various Support Groups — Resource Center
The Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga and Prophet Elias Church
STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY - BUILDING OUR FUTURE
The Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga and Prophet Elias Church have flourished to a pillar of Hellenism over the last 24 years in Mississauga and its surrounding areas. The organization is governed by our Board of Directors which consists of 11 members. Under the spiritual leadership and guidance of Father Peter Mentis, we offer many programs and ministries which are focused towards our youth and young adults who will be the future leaders of our community. The philanthropic group of the organization known as “Philoptochos Society” reaches out to the sick and needy at home, in hospitals, nursing homes, shelters, the Hellenic Home for the Aged, St. John's Mission, the Patriarchal Orphanage and the relief in Haiti. Both the Philoptochos and Sunday School sponsor children in the Philippines through Greek Orthodox Missions.
Our parish and community have hosted many events that have catered to thousands of people and raised thousands of dollars. As we continue to grow our fund raising initiatives we are one of many groups championing the Waterfront Marathon. You can help by supporting our runners through your pledges. Together/Stronger
Greek Orthodox Community of Markham, Saints Panteleimon, Anna and Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church
Support your community: Join your colleagues and friends in the Scotiabank Toronto Marathon Group Neighbourhood Challenge!
On October 16, 2011, run or walk to give back to the Greek Orthodox Community of Markham and help us to continue to build, grow and offer the best community programs we can. By raising money and completing the 5K, Half-Marathon or Waterfront Marathon you will:
Confirm your role as a dedicated member of the Markham Orthodox community.
The church is the only official Greek Orthodox Church in York Region servicing approximately 4,000 families, residing in Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville, King, as well as the GTA.
Support and fund major capital projects
Our new church has been constructed in the traditional Byzantine style (24,000 sq.ft.) with 1,000 person seating capacity, classrooms, offices and a banquet hall that holds over 500 people. Our 13.5 acre property has a large parking area and a picnic facility.
Support the growth and expansion of meaningful programs.
The church offers programs to our patrons including our Sunday Church School, Greek School, Greek Dance Groups, Youth Groups, Philoptohos (Ladies Auxiliary) Committee, and events including our Annual Summer Greek Festival, Annual Dance, Annual Walk-A-Thon, Annual Golf Tournament and various other events.
Come and join us in reach our goals by being a part of our running team! If you have any questions contact our office at (905) 887-7311.
Hellenic Home for the Aged
Our driving force is the welfare of our seniors. The Hellenic Home for the Aged is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional quality care and services to the seniors in our community that enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. By staying at the forefront of our community's ever-changing needs, our service is second-to-none. Our seniors live in a nurturing environment that respects, enhances and promotes their dignity, independence and happiness. The Home offers a unique cultural setting — one that is proud to recognize the customs and traditions of our residents who are of a predominantly Greek ethnic background — but with a long-standing commitment to provide for the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
More details coming soon.
NCE10 Sponsors
TBA
Entertainment features:
TBA
Access/parking
Coming soon.
NCE10 is supported by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 30)