The mishap occurred erstwhile Sabancı, his wife, and their 2 children were traveling by vessel from Leipsoi to a edifice connected Leros. The vas crashed into rocks, leaving Sabancı with terrible injuries, including a ruptured spleen. He underwent aggregate surgeries and spent respective days successful intensive care.
Two years later, Sabancı decided to donate 5.6 cardinal Turkish lira (about €115,000) to Leros Hospital, according to lerosnews.gr. The donation has been accepted by the infirmary administration.
According to the acceptance decision, the funds volition screen the acquisition of a modern surgical furniture and specialized operating country lighting, importantly enhancing the infrastructure of the hospital’s surgical clinic.
“You saved our lives,” Sabancı said erstwhile announcing his donation, arsenic reported by sigmalive.com.
Photos of the speedboat and the transportation of the injured to the infirmary were besides released.



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