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Media Coverage Highlight — Wings to Cure Gala Receives International Spotlight

December 5, 2025

  Media Coverage Highlight — Wings to Cure Gala Receives International Spotlight

We are thrilled to share that the 11th Annual Wings to Cure Gala received exceptional media attention both in Greece and internationally. From national television broadcast to digital press exposure across highly respected news platforms, the mission of the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation reached new audiences and amplified global awareness for cancer research.
Below is a snapshot of the remarkable coverage the gala received:

1. ERT News – National Television Network of Greece
ERT, Greece’s national public broadcaster — equivalent to PBS in the United States — featured the Wings to Cure Gala, spotlighting its impact, purpose, and rising prominence as one of the most influential philanthropic events within the Greek diaspora community. The coverage emphasized the scientific advances supported by the gala and highlighted the commitment of HCRF to accelerate cancer breakthroughs.

2. Eleftheros Typos
Eleftheros Typos, one of Greece’s leading newspapers and digital news platforms, published pre-event reporting announcing the gala and its philanthropic mission. Their article focused on the significance of the event, the leadership of Founder Eleni Bousis, and the strong ties between the Greek-American community and the advancement of cancer research.

3. Ikypros
Ikypros shared national coverage showcasing the gala’s purpose, its fundraising efforts, and the growing reach of HCRF across the Greek and Cypriot communities. The outlet emphasized the role of the foundation in supporting innovative scientific investment and highlighted this year’s theme — The Hippocratic Promise: A Legacy of Hope, Courage & Healing.

4. Inews
Inews provided a dedicated feature on the upcoming gala, informing readers about the 11th annual evening, its mission, and the research benefiting from its fundraising efforts. The article drew attention to the importance of the event in uniting scientists, philanthropists, and community leaders to accelerate discoveries at Northwestern University’s Lurie Cancer Center.
Spreading Awareness Beyond Borders
Across these outlets — including five additional digital platforms — stories surrounding the Wings to Cure Gala shared the foundation’s message of hope, resilience, and action.

From Greece’s national broadcaster to influential online publications, this visibility helped elevate the gala’s presence, amplify our mission, and honor the collective work of everyone who supports HCRF.
What a moment — and what a night worth celebrating.