Chalkidan Partners Help Create Gym in Ritsona

From left: Babis, YES Manager Meg, and YES Resident Volunteer Aiman after a successful assembly of the newly delivered gym equipment in early July.

Babis Charalampos, muay thai and kickboxing master at Chalkida's ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ gym, has been a support to the Youth Engagement Space in Ritsona for the past several months. Initially, he came to offer some kickboxing training for residents of Ritsona. When he heard about the YES's need for gym equipment, he generously offered his own equipment from his gym, including a total body workout machine, adjustable bench, weights, and kickboxing gear. Babis agreed to donate his equipment because the YES couldn't afford to buy brand new equipment for the gym.

After delivering the equipment to Ritsona himself, Babis has offered his ongoing help with the maintenance of the gym. When asked about what his donations to Ritsona means to him, Babis says, "I have nothing, but if I can give something, I have to. A trainer does it for money. A master does it to help other people."

We thank Babis and his wife Filitsa, who teaches yoga at the gym they run together, for the generosity and time they have give to the YES!

Thanks to Babis and Filitsa for their generous contributions!