29 May
2013
Press Release
Naomi Klein at MCCH
On Tuesday, 21 May 2013 Naomi Klein, the
well known journalist and author visited Metropolitan Community Clinic at
Helliniko. She was accompanied by her
husband, filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis. Our guests spoke with volunteers and patients;
they were there to learn about how the clinic was structured and functioned. They also wanted to record and film the
results of the austerity measures versus the right of all to have access to
public health services. Mr. Lewis is
working on a new documentary on the destruction of the middle class; Ms Klein is
gathering material for her new book. She
was visibly moved after speaking to our patients. She described the clinic as a pillar of resistance
in the attempt at levelling human value.
On leaving she urged volunteers to continue
in their efforts to maintain solidarity with those in need with the same
enthusiasm and promised to return to MCCH on her next trip to Greece
We Thank You
The response to our call for assistance for
a seven-year old child is really touching.
The child has a complicated condition and was in need of expensive
medicine to be given over the coming year. Within a week of our plea for assistance we
have had phone calls, and been sent messages from dozens of people. And responses came not only from Greece
Thank You!
There are no words to describe how wonderful you make us feel with your heart
felt response!
