HYPERKOPELI 2018

THE “HYPERKOPELI” FOR THE NINTH YEAR THIS YEAR IN CHANIA

On Saturday, October 27, at Agii Apostolii

For the ninth year this year in Chania, the well-known “Hyperkopeli”, organized by the “Orizondas” Sports Club, for the support of children and adults suffering from cancer. A day filled with many activities, sports, entertainment, cultural, all in a spirit of mutual support and solidarity.

The day begins with the Hyperkopeli events known and loved by all of us: the Hyperkopelaki and the Hyperkopeli, triathlon competitions of an amateur nature for young and old.A race different from the others, a «fight for life», with the purpose of participation and not victory, without qualifying positions and official timing.Groups consisting of two (2) or three (3) people can also participate in Hyperkopeli, provided that one of them is a Person with a Disability.The purpose is to provide information, awareness and interaction of the athletes of the local population with students – athletes with disabilities.

Immediately after and for the third year, we continue with “Open Horizons”, a 5 km dynamic walking race, without timing and ranking, in which the participants will donate the cost of their participation (5 euros) to any association / institution in the city wish us from those who have declared participation (see below).The Chania music groupKat’ odes will melodically accompany the route while at the same time various events will be held around the park.The day will close with live music on the beach by Valentinos Marcellakis as well as a «Pilafi party» for the participants.

Hurry and sign up! Run to support those who need you!

Registrations take place at the Orizontas offices (17 Manusogiannakidon, tel.: 2821079650, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 – 15:30 & 17:30 – 21:00 and Tuesday, Friday 8:00 – 15:30), at AQUA FIT Sporting Goods Store (Koroneou 4, tel.: 2821093498, store hours) and online at www.yperkopeli.gr

The participating associations in the “Open Horizons” competition are: Eagles of Crete PASKAP, Arion, Read for Others, Student Volunteering Network “Dimofilos”, Volunteer Association “Styrixis”, Volunteer Association “Friends of the Annousakeios Foundation of Kissamos”, ELEPAP, Center for the Prevention of of Addictions and the Promotion of Psychosocial Health Regional Unit of Chania, KIFAAMEA, KIFAP Megalochari, Kyttaro Halepas, Hostel for Female Victims of Violence of Chania Municipality, Association of Parents, Guardians and Friends of People with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorders – Asperger of Chania Prefecture, Thalassemia Association, “Orizondas” , Partnership of Chania Agencies, Fellow Man, Association of Disabled People of Chania, Santa Run

Bring the family to the company of solidarity

This year new family package: Two entries in Hyperkopeli, three entries in Hyperkopelaki and five entries in Open Horizons, only 50 euros.

We support people, we don’t forget the environment!

And this year the participants of Hyperkopeli will get the canvas bag with the logo of the organization, so that all the Hyperkopeli can contribute to the abolition of the plastic bag.

Become a volunteer or sponsor too

Become a volunteer or sponsor too Contact “Orizondas” at phone 2821079650 or go to Facebook at www.facebook.com/chaniayperkopeli

The entire event is carried out by the Sports Club of the “Orizondas” club, with the aim of informing the world, raising awareness of our club’s programs, promoting volunteering, promoting the project and other associations/institutions/social structures and gathering money to support our city’s families in need.

«Orizondas»is a non-profit association, founded 14 years ago in our city, with the aim of supporting financially, morally and psychologically, mainly children who have been affected by cancer and need hospitalization in Greece or abroad.

The Orizondas Sports Association completes 10 years of existence this year and invites all of you to celebrate together, promote the message of solidarity and support those in need!