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Event date: March 5, 2023
#WalkTheRealGreek
On Sunday 5th March 2023 (for the second time) a group of us from The Real Greek, including Christos’s family and friends, will be walking a half marathon between 5 of our London based The Real Greek restaurants, to raise more funds and awareness for this terrible disease and of course, to walk in Christos’ memory. The two fantastic charities that we are fundraising for are Pancreatic Cancer UK and CRIS Cancer Foundation.
Throughout our lives, if we’re lucky, we get to interact with a few very special people. Our Operations Director, Christos Karatzenis was one of those rare, gifted people. He was the heart and soul of The Real Greek behind the scenes, a true leader who loved his job and was respected by all. The Real Greek was his passion and he made it his mission to bring the taste of Greece and original Greek hospitality to every person dining in our restaurants.
Sadly, in February 2020, Christos lost a very short and unfair battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving us unexpectedly…
To honour the memory of Christos, who’s loss was devastating to us, The Real Greek has partnered with Pancreatic Cancer UK and we are continually raising funds through lots of different activities, such as donating 25p for every Pork Skewer meze dish that is ordered in the restaurants. This #WalkTheRealGreek challenge is the second of its kind, in partnership with Pancreatic Cancer, CRIS Cancer Foundation, and with Vasilis Karatzenis (Christos’ brother) company, VDK Capital.
Please support us by giving what you can.
In loving memory of Christos Karatzenis 1966 – 2020
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raised of £10000 target
by 114 supporters
LK
Delighted to take part in this walk. May it help raise lots of money for these amazing charities!
Juan and Elena
Great walk with a lovely crowd for an amazing cause… BIG thanks to The Real Greek!
Fefi Diaz-Mercado
Great walk for an even better cause! Thank you for having me. Christos is somewhere very proud of his family and friends. Xxx
Gonzalo & Ana
Well done amigos! Marta, Manuel, Libo, Tita, Lola, Vassilis, Mai, Dimitri, Elena... What a team and what a great cause, you guys rock!
The Megia Family
Excellent initiative and thank you to all the walkers and The Real Greek for such a great organisation and lunch
Dimitrios Doultsinos
Fantastic cause. Looking forward to contributing to the fundraising efforts in the future
Catherine Brookes
Great initiative. We must kick this horrible cancer in the arse!! Also remembering dear Jamie Collinson of Dorset who passed away last year from aggressive pancreatic cancer leaving three young children.
Athy
Good luck on the walk Vasileios, and in memory of your brother, and a very worthy cause.
Glauce Pela
Celebrating your life and memory Christos and giving hope for those that have to deal of paediatric cancer . Miss you my friend and boss.
Nick and Maggie
Good luck on the day. A very worthy cause. We miss you Christos.
Vasilis Bacolitsas
Congratulations once again for organising this walk for such a worthy cause!!!
Annie
Hi Annie, Rise to the half marathon challenge :) Believe you and your team will definitely enjoy every moment. Good team work !
Elias and Jonas Chabanel
With love for our cousin Dimitri who lost his uncle too soon
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