Η DHL Express Ελλάδας στο 3ο Plane Pull για «Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού»!

On Friday, April 20, 2018, the 3rd Plane Pull in Greece was held for "Smile of the Child", in collaboration with Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" and with the support of DHL Express.

This special event was held for the third consecutive year at the airport's airfield, with 20 teams of 25 people each aiming to pull a 100-ton AIRBUS A300 / 600, a 100-tonne, DHL Express fleet ! Presenter was the journalist Spyros Charitatos, who participated in the charity event and took off the event by giving rhythm and strength to the teams that participated, while the role of DHL Express's animator was taken over by Dimitris Ungarisos!

The common goal of all was to raise funds for the actions implemented by "The Smile of the Child" in the field of Health through which in 2017 26,298 children with health problems and their families supported nationwide! (Medical Intensive Care Unit for Infants and Children, Preventive Medicine with 3 Mobile Units, Support for Hospitalized Children in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras, Support for Children with Health Problems, Paediatrics, Nursing, Home Care, Family Hospitalization with Children health problems).

Mr. Kostas Giannopoulos, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Organization "The Smile of the Child" said: "For the third consecutive year, Plane pull is taking place in Greece to support the activities of our Organization thanks to the valuable participation of Athens International Airport" Eleftherios Venizelos "and the support of DHL. Hundreds of people with fun and smile filled the track, found next to us and their own effort, gave to all of us, the people of "Smile", the strength to continue our everyday, national, hard work! "The Smile of the Child" daily fights for all children in Greece and it is important to know that in this effort we are not alone. Once again, I would like to express my warm thanks to DAA, DHL Express, the companies and stakeholders that participated, and to the sponsors of the event that made the 3rd Plane Pull in Greece! Apply to the next! "

"I am delighted that this year, for the third time, we have hosted at Athens Airport this unique action, the 3 rd Plane Pull in Athens," said Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communication and Marketing at Athens International Airport. Greece for "Smile of the Child" with the valuable support of DHL Express! And this year our airport was represented by enthusiastic and strong teams with the slogan "What are we pulling ... for Hamogelo!" The airport company continues to actively support the aims and actions of Organization "The Smile of the Child" for 16 years. But especially in contemporary social and economic realities, events and actions such as Plane Pull have another dimension: they are all the more important, since, in addition to their prime objective, this offer, highlights the importance of solidarity and teamwork for to achieve a common goal ".

On behalf of DHL Express Greece, Human Resources Director Katia Lambropoulou said: "For the third consecutive year, we have shown that the power of supply is shaking and ... 100 tons of airplanes! With great joy and enthusiasm, DHL Express has been actively present in the 3rd Plane Pull with its people and its aircraft! Another action that demonstrates our practical support for "Smile of the Child" and its great work! "

The Awards were:

1st prize for the fastest team: GOLDAIR (13.71 sec)
2nd prize for the fastest team: DHL EXPRESS (13.84 sec)
3rd prize for the fastest team: SELECT SERVICES PARTNER (15.59 sec)

1st Prize for the Slowest Team: CHESSTERGLE GROUP (ACCESSORIZE, ANAMNESIA, INGLOT) (54.12 sec)
2nd Prize for the Slowest Team: MERCEDES (29.66 sec)
3rd prize for the slowest team: SKYSERV (26.06 sec)

1st prize for the most enthusiastic team: ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
2nd prize for the most enthusiastic team: NESTLE
3rd Prize for the Most Enthusiastic Team: ICTS