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We have THOUSANDS of $$ of raffle items and we are thankful for everyone that has donated and for everyone that will purchase raffles.

Good Luck! And the raffle items are:

• 3 nights stay at Seasons Villa in Kefalonia, Greece Value $750 Euro by Zoe Gnesoulis **restrictions apply **
• Steve Madden Gift Card Value $500 by Steve Madden
• 2 Cases Tsantali Metohi Wine Value $300 by Dennisia Slabakis
• Custom Bleaching Kit Value $400 by Dr. Davantzis
• Zoom Bleaching Kit Value $400 by Dr. Iliades, Queens Family Dental
• Custom made Golf Club Driver Value $400 by Procustomclubs.com
• 3 signed Elli Kokkinou CD’s Value?? by Elli Kokkinou
• Dinner Gift Certificate Value $100 by Christos Steakhouse
• Kidz Yoga Gift Certificate Value $100 by Kidz Yoga
• Custom Necklace Value $75 by Fotini Designs
• Dinner Gift Certificate Value $50 by Jackson Hole
• Basket of Arbonne Products Value $100 by Maria Stavrou
• Passion Party Basket Value $125 by Kristie Sclafani
• 2 Anna Vissi Concert Tix at Foxwoods Value $170 by Pathos Inc
• Sushi Dinner for 2 Value $100 by Central
• CD Basket Value $75 by GMV
• Little Soaop Gift Basket Value $50 by Vivian Dritsas
• Dinner Gift Certificate Value $60 by Zenon
• Dinner Gift Certificate Value $100 by Aegaen Cove
• Rafiki Dress Value $536 by Kleonikh
• Mikaihli Jacket Value $640 by Kleonikh
• Anthesis Organic Skin Care Basket Value $100 by Anthesis
• Hair Product Basket Value $200 by Christo Salon 5th Ave
• Necklace/Earring Set Value $75 by Kokalaki Jewelry
• Dinner with Wines Value $200 by Thalassa
• Gift Card Value $50 by The Burger Spot
• Gift Card Value $25 by The Burger Spot
• Set of 4 autographed Loukoumi Books Value $40 by Nick Katsoris
• Family Portrait Session Value $200 by Brett Mathews Photography
• Gift Card Value $100 by Pita Pan
• Gift Card Value $50 by Martha’s Bakery
• Hair Services Value $50 by Hair on 14
• Lash Dipping Value $65 by Euphoria Beauty Lounge
• Cut and Blow Dry Value $50 by Euphoria Beauty Lounge
• Cut and Blow Dry Value $50 by Euphoria Beauty Lounge
• Mini Facial Value $60 by Euphoria Beauty Lounge
• Mini Facial Value $60 by Euphoria Beauty Lounge

and many more!!!!!!!!!

1 raffle for $5

5 raffles for $20

By my unprofessional mathematical calculations you all have some excellent chances to win something

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Platinum Partners:

• Antenna Satellite
• Central Lounge
• Elias Karalekas Insurance
• Home Tile Center
• Vareli Restaurant

Gold Sponsors:

• Bell Dental
• Envee Salon
• Grand Cafe
• Kyklades
• Marathon Energy
• Mexi Q
• Mitchell’s Restaurant

Silver Sponsors:

• Agnanti Restaurant
• Alex and Eve Occassions
• Apostolatos CPA
• CitiView Pharmacy
• Dr. Arapides, foot doctor
• Dr. Avgerinos, chiropractor
• Dr. Rallis, dentist
• Eagle 1 Mechanical
• First Investors Corp./ Sophia Bliablias
• Fresh Foods Market
• Friend and Family of Antonio Daskalakis
• Gentle Touch Hair Removal
• Hissa Reshad & Manny Kess
• K&K Auto Body & Tire Centers
• Kellari Taverna
• Rio (Pace U Class)
• Mamais Construction
• Millennium Toyota
• Ovelia Psistaria
• Patricia’s Hair Extensions Salon
• Queens Painting
• Theramotion
• Tsunis Family Foundation
• Tsunis, Gasparis, Lustig & Ring LLP
• Unique Motor Sports

We could not have done this without all your support and your graciousness of open up your checkbooks

Please support The Carnival of Love Sponsors!!!! They are funding the party of the year which we are bringing to you on Friday, April 29th @ Central.

ARE YOU READY???????

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This is Margarita’s story in her own words:

Antonio Daskalakis’s Story
 
In July of 2007, I found out I was pregnant with baby number 2.  I can recall being excited and nervous all at the same time. It was not so long ago that my husband and I had our first baby, our little Eleni, when here we were getting ready for what we found out to be our little baby boy Antonio. Antonio was born in February and he was such a good, calm baby. He slept through the night by 8 weeks old and only cried if he was hungry or tired. Antonio seemed to be a content child so why did I have this voice in my head saying something was wrong? I tried to ignore the worries and told myself that all moms feel this way. He was such a good baby yet I could not help but wonder why I was looking for something to be wrong. As the months went by the concern was becoming warranted. Antonio was not rolling over, he was very stiff, and other little things that really no one else seemed to be bothered by. My pediatrician said, “stop worrying; he is a boy and they develop slower.” My family also thought I was over thinking things. “Stop worrying,” they would say, “Antonio is fine and a happy little boy.” I wish it was that easy for me. I tried to push the worry aside but by the time he was 7 months old he was still not progressing the way I thought he should. So I again voiced my concerns. It was at that point my pediatrician sent a referral to Early Intervention. Our journey was just getting started. At nine months old we started with physical and occupational therapy. I felt better knowing something was being done but I was still not satisfied. As the months continued to go by Antonio should have been doing more than he was. He was not really babbling even though he made great eye contact. We went to a neurologist who told us to keep up with the Early Intervention and it was too early to say anything else. When he turned 12 months old I was determined to get him speech therapy. The first speech therapist felt he was doing fine and it was to soon to begin. I was confused why I was the only one seeing that there was something wrong. I was determined to first figure out what was wrong and do whatever needed to be done to help Antonio. I read everything I could get my hands on, spoke to everyone that I thought could help me, and was persistent in my quest help him.  I was also fortunate that I had many people in the education field to talk to and voice my concerns to. It was at that point that I started to suspect that Antonio was Autistic. My cousin Irene is a Behavioral Analyst. She became my “go to” person for the 20 million questions I had. I finally got him approved for speech therapy and then went back to the neurologist. It was at that point that Antonio received his diagnosis. The neurologist confirmed what I had known all along. “Your son doesn’t exactly fit the criteria of being classically Autistic, however he does have some of the characteristics. The diagnosis is PDD-NOS.  Although I knew this for some time, I thought, “WOW! This is real.” I had two choices: I could let this effect me emotionally, or I could get myself in high gear and help Antonio. Again I spoke to everyone I could, I researched and learned that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!!!!!! The human brain can be changed from the ages of 0-5 years old. Antonio was 18 months and so time was on our side. I reflected for a moment and thought God was that voice of concern for all those months. I felt so grateful that I listened!!! I started to form my dream team of therapist. These wonderful people worked with me to help Antonio to be the best that he can be. I know that Antonio would not be doing as well as he is if we did not start all of these therapies this early. He now receives close to 30 hours of therapy per week; some adults do not work as hard as he does (Ha Ha Ha).  I also have to give his best teacher a special thank you, big sister Eleni. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model, thank you!!!!
     This is my story, just one in a story of millions. Millions of people are affected by Autism. Millions of families and friends are affected by the impact it has on the people they love.  I love you Antonio and Eleni and will always be the person standing in your corner telling you to keep fighting for yourself and to be the happiest that you can be!!!

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On the day of the Greek Parade we also had a group of young kids handing out flyers, t-shirts and posters. This Greek Parade volunteer group consisted of: Joanna Manoloudas, 17, Steffan Dames, 18, Angela Gavalas, 24, and Matthew Felix, 17, Aleksandra Vemis, 24. They were so cute the took a shopping cart and posted posters on it and made it into a little Carnival of Love custom shopping machine equipped with an Ipod blaring greek music. (leave it to kids hahaha). So Iguess what I am trying to say is that we keep your kids off the streets and teach them to do something worthwhile with their time (plus the labor comes cheap) No seriously, you are never too young to be taught good values, morals, self lessness and overall awareness of those in need. Thank you to all the teens that are starting young and one day will hopefully sit on this Board in years to come <3

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