The Hellenic Initiative’s 12th Annual New York Gala to Honor Marianne and Dean Metropoulos
The Hellenic Initiative (THI), the largest global non-profit uniting the Greek Diaspora – with supporters in over 47 countries – will host its 12th Annual New York Gala on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Cipriani 55 Wall Street in New York City.
Funds raised support THI’s vetted humanitarian partners and economic/entrepreneurial development in Greece. Prior to the event, THI’s hotly anticipated annual online auction will go live showcasing luxury items from renowned Greek designers. A bidding website is under development and will be available soon.
This year’s event will honor noted philanthropists Marianne and Dean Metropoulos. The Gala will celebrate their contributions to supporting the people of Greece and recognize their philanthropy worldwide. (Please see full biographies listed below.)
Themed “Dare to Dream,” the black-tie evening will open with cocktails and auction item viewing
at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and awards will begin at 8:00 p.m. and dancing will kick off at 10:00 p.m. The event will feature a special performance by Greek singer Thanos Petrelis and dancing by the Jimmy Vali Band.
Special guests include Antonios Tsapatakis, 2024 Paralympian Silver Medalist in Swimming – 100m breaststroke and Alexandra Stamatopoulou, 2024 Paralympian Gold Medalist in Swimming – 50m backstroke.
More than 800 invitees, benefactors, and dignitaries are anticipated at this important annual celebration of community, heritage, and culture, which unites the Greek diaspora in a meaningful manner.
TICKETS: Individual $800, THI New Leader (45 years old or younger) $400. Table prices start at $15,000.
ABOUT THI: Founded in 2012, THI is a global, nonprofit, secular institution mobilizing the Greek diaspora and philhellene community to support sustainable economic recovery and renewal for the Greek people. THI's programs address crisis relief through strong nonprofit organizations and build entrepreneurial skills in a new generation of business leaders. Since its founding, THI has raised more than $37 million and has grown to be the largest Greek Diaspora organization in the world. Visit: TheHellenicInitiative.org.
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