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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM 
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“Sun Protection” at the islands of Patmos and Leros 
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Athens, 16th June 2011
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Attica Group implemented once again and with ultimate success the “Sun Protection” program at the islands of Patmos and Leros. 
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Blue Star Ferries, a member of Attica Group, in collaboration with the Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Melanoma “Melampous”, conducted for a third consecutive year free medical examinations for skin nevi (moles) as well as awareness speeches aiming at informing local communities about the prevention and also the risk from prolonged exposure to the sun.
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The assistance of various local bodies (Municipalities, Healthcare Centers etc.), which embraced and supported this initiative, was vital for the implementation of the program. Surprisingly high attendance figures also confirmed the existing need in smaller islands for medical examinations and information.
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At the island of Patmos (17 – 19 May) a total number of 240 people were examined whereas in Leros (7 – 9 June) approximately 350 people received free medical tests and even more were informed regarding the appropriate sun-protection measures that lead to efficient exposure and eradicate the risk of health hazards. 
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In addition, Blue Star Ferries distributed to the local residents educational leaflets regarding sun protection and the advisable ways of skin nevi self-examination. The leaflets are also distributed by the central and port agencies of the Group as well as onboard domestic-route vessels of Attica Group throughout the year. 
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Since 2008, the “Sun Protection” program has been executed to a total number of 10 islands of the Aegean including: Amorgos, Tilos, Nisyros, Astypalaia, Donoussa, Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Iraklia, Patmos and Leros. Attica Group that has been for years implementing local community-based activities, commits to continue the “Sun Protection Journey” to additional islands.
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It is worth mentioning that the particular action has been awarded with the “2010 ERMIS Silver Award” in the field of PR for the category “Society & Business”, which is organized every year by the Union of Corporate Advertisers of Greece (EDEE).
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“Sun Protection” is a part of Attica Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program entitled “With you as our destination” which is addressed to the islands served by the Group’s fleet through its ship owing companies Blue Star Ferries & Superfast Ferries.










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