It is a two-day bazaar, which will take place at the SNFCC Dome, dedicated to NGOs and groups that make our world a better place. Amimoni will be present at this meeting of accessibility and creation, taking part in the bazaar.

In the context of the Open Agora initiative, the concept of “Market” has a double meaning: a platform for the SNFCC public to meet and dialogue with various social action groups, as well as a place to host an open market, in which organizations will have the opportunity to sell their products, to further their cause.

Entry is free for visitors. We will be happy to see you all!

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We look forward to running together in the 42km Classic Marathon, the 10km Road Race and the 5km Road Race, with the EmbRACE Our Heroes message, supporting the Amimoni Early Intervention program for visually impaired children aged 0-6.

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More specifically, on the occasion of this year’s Easter holidays, Volton carried out the following actions:

• Wanting to upgrade the energy of the Association’s facilities and actively contribute to energy saving, it proceeded to donate high-energy class A+++ electrical appliances to the “Lilian Voudouri” Assisted Living Residence and the “Irida” Day Center, with the aim of replacing old ones energy-intensive devices.
• At the same time, a group of Volton employees visited the “Iris Day Center” on Thursday, April 25, offering gifts, giving smiles and expressing their support to the beneficiaries and caregivers. At the same time, it offered basic necessities that the beneficiaries needed immediately.
• In addition, Volton will offer the Easter table to the residents and caregivers of the “Lilian Voudouris” Assisted Living Residence, making Easter day more enjoyable.

Through such actions and initiatives inspired by the values ​​of empathy and solidarity, we draw strength to continue our work, aiming at the right to education and the dignity of people with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

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The figurative narration of a fairy tale based on the life of Constantinos Volanakis, becomes the basic tool for decoding classical painting in a simple way.

The program, which is a collaboration between the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation and Amimoni, was presented for the first time to the general public, at the premises of our Association and it was very different, since in the same group there were people with visual disabilities, people with vision and additional disabilities, and at the same time people without disabilities, such as two pre-teens and audiences from different professions.

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Last year was a landmark year for the Association as we relocated to the new state-of-the-art premises created by Lamda Development.

The new building, on the one hand, significantly improved the daily life of our people, employees and beneficiaries, on the other hand, gives us the oportunity to include new educational programs in our operation.

For another year, we participated in European programs, trainings, seminars, conferences, and of course, we provided personalized education, care and support to every child and adult with visual impairments and additional disabilities in Greece, so that they could live as independently and with dignity as possible, while strengthening the family to the maximum.

For every step we took in 2023, we want to warmly thank the sponsors, supporters and volunteers, who were by our side for another year, and of course, all the employees of our structures, who are the core of our Association’s operation, performing a difficult task with a lot of care and love.

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Part of the collection is also available at our stand, on the ground floor of the Golden Hall, daily from 10:00 to 21:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00, until May 15.

With your purchases, you support the education and treatment of children with vision problems and additional disabilities.

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The children, with the valuable input of the trainers, had fun playing games with sensory objects and participating in enjoyable activities that activate the senses.

It was a beautiful day that we all enjoyed!

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We were joined by 120 runners from the companies Lamda Development and Campeon Gaming, as well as the Amino Animo team, dedicating the race to children with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

Particularly moving was the participation of 6-year-old Stavros and Margarita-Panagiota in the Family Run from the Early Intervention program, who spread our message, #EmbRACE_Our_Heroes and received their medals with great joy at the finish line.

Amimoni’s participation in the 12th Athens Half Marathon took place with the valuable support of the following companies:
Major Sponsor: Vikos SA
Sponsors: AMINO ANIMO, To Bazaki, X-treme stores
Sponsor: Givelink

We sincerely thank all those who in their way supported the action of Amimoni and those who ran with us in the great celebration of the 12th Half Marathon of Athens. In this race we all end up victorious!

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This year, our established celebration was held jointly with the other Associations housed at the Center for the Care of Persons with Disabilities in Elliniko, Ermis, Niki – VictorArtant and the Association of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.

The children, members and trainers of all Associations, gathered in the Center’s multi-purpose room and had fun in carnival rhythms.

As part of the Carnival celebration, there was a competition for the best costume and best dance. The children of Amimoni won first place in the dance competition, showing off their dancing figures!

It was a special day for everyone! Happy Carnival!

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We all take small or bigger steps, which at the right pace lead us to where we want to go!

The Half Marathon can be a challenge to keep pushing ourselves one step further. However, to ensure race day runs as smoothly as possible, planning and consistency are key. So let’s see together everything we need to know in order for our race to be crowned with absolute success!

1. The importance of preparation
Preparation is the most important part of training for a Half Marathon, and it’s not just about running long distances.
The key is to cover your weekly mileage and build it up over time to get your body used to covering long distances at a good pace. This way you avoid exhaustion from pushing yourself too hard and prevent injury from trying to go too far too soon.
When it comes to training, it’s important to follow an exercise routine that takes into account your current fitness level, setting realistic, achievable goals until you’re ready for the Half Marathon.

2. Proper nutrition
Balanced amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats are recommended at meals, combined with healthy snacks. We do not forget the essential micronutrients, which are important for maintaining our health and performance.
On the day of the race: Ideally, we choose meals that contain carbohydrates, such as pasta, cereal bars, etc. Good hydration before and during the race itself. In the material you will receive you will find a full nutritional bar with granola and peanut butter from Vazaki Juice Bar, which you can consume 2 hours before, and energy gel from X-TREME STORES to have with you during the race.

3. The right clothes & shoes
Choose the right shoes and socks that you will wear on the day of the match. Shoes should not only be relatively light but also provide good support. Socks must be the same type you wear in all matches. If the shoes you choose are not the ones you train in, you should wear them and run at least 10 kilometers at marathon pace. This test will show if there’s a chance you’ll be hit before it’s too late.
The clothes should also be of light composition, so that they do not weigh you down during the race. That is why we have made sure that the Amymonis T-Shirt that will be included in the material you will receive is dri-fit.

4. Training before the race
Whether you’re training on a treadmill or outdoors, you can set mini finish lines to motivate you as you go, so you’re always running toward a goal and always have that sense of accomplishment. Set a goal, whether it’s distance or time, that will motivate you and help you work steadily until race day.

5. Motivation
If you lack the motivation to include training in your daily life, find a partner. Someone to encourage you and keep you on your toes, someone to share every step of this exciting journey with, celebrate every victory together and laugh at every story.

6. Beware of overtraining
When it comes to Half Marathon training, pushing yourself to cover a long distance or run too fast could actually be disastrous. Overtraining, when we train more often than we should, can lead to muscle soreness, weakness, poor performance, and even injury. Think like the tortoise and not the hare… because he who goes slow and steady always wins the race!

7. After the match
Good hydration of the body, with plenty of water and drinks, meals of high nutritional value and avoiding alcohol is recommended. We should also not overlook the value of good sleep. In the following days, make sure that your sleep is sufficient and of good quality. Also, in the material you will receive, you will find a single dose of vegetable protein from AMINO ANIMO, which you can consume after the race, and it will help with muscle recovery, together with a mini bubble bath with the aroma of mountain tea and a soothing massage cream for the treatment of the areas around the joints, for ultimate relaxation and recovery after the race.

8. The target
Finally, every time you think about giving up, remember that you are running for a greater purpose! All of us in Amymoni are grateful that you will run for our children and we will be there at the start to give you all our positive energy and at the finish to celebrate your victory!

We thank Panagiotis Xidia, Gymnast & Head of Physical Education at the “Irida” Day Center of Amymoni, for his assistance in training and nutrition advice.

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