9th Bulgarian Christmas Charity Campaign Raises over BGN 1 M

Outgoing President Parvanov has described the "Bulgarian Christmas" charity initiative as one of his biggest achievements. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

This year's edition of the "Bulgarian Christmas" charity campaign, which is held at the initiative and under the patronage of outgoing President Georgi Parvanov and his wife, Zorka Parvanova,  has so far raised over BGN 1 M in donations.

The campaign was launched by Parvanov in 2002 with a view to raise money for the treatment of seriously ill Bulgarian children and to buy medical equipment for children's hospitals and clinics.

Outgoing President Parvanov, who has been the charity's patron throughout the years, has attributed the success of the Bulgarian Christmas to its transparency, honesty and noble cause.

The 8 previous editions of the 'Bulgarian Christmas' have raised over BGN 18.1 M, which has enabled the medical treatment of  1066 children, while 139 pediatric hospitals and clinics have received ambulances and medical equipment.

President-Elect Rosen Plevneliev has said he will continue the initiative, which Parvanov described as one of his biggest achievements he would leave to his successor.

The charity campaign continues until January 01.

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