In a moving tribute to a young girl who tragically lost her life to cancer, 900 people gathered in Australia to play Monopoly, celebrating her memory and bringing the community together for a special cause.
As a thoughtful gesture, up to 900 individuals came together to play Monopoly in honor of a young girl who adored the game. A Guinness World Record for the most Monopoly players was also set at the event, which was held in Sydney, Australia, in late March. When Alegra was six years old, she enjoyed playing the game with her family and friends before passing away from a brain ailment in 2017. Sue-Ellan Vasiliou and her husband, Marino, initiated the unique festival to honor their daughter.
Born on September 19, 2011, Alegra “would take the game very seriously—preferring the Shopkins version, she would always uphold the rules and beg for just one more rematch,” the GWR said. Her family kept coming back to her happy memories of playing Monopoly as they thought of ways to honor the child after she passed away.
Sue-Ellan Vasiliou, Alegra’s mother, shared her emotions with Guinness World Records, saying, “We really wanted to create a space that allowed both young and old to come together, celebrate her, and accomplish something that everyone would be proud of. All whilst raising awareness for the disease that took our daughter – brain cancer.” This heartwarming event saw 900 people gather, uniting to honor Alegra’s memory and raise awareness for brain cancer.
“900 People Gather in Sydney for Charity Monopoly Game in Memory of Alegra”
On March 30 of this year, the family, in collaboration with the Little Legs Foundation, staged a huge Monopoly game in Sydney, Australia, where 900 people gathered to play an officially licensed version of the game designed by the charity. The game featured the late Alegra’s image and was part of a larger effort to support cancer research. The charity grant, dubbed Alegra’s Army, aims to generate funds for cancer research in her memory.
“To say you broke a Guinness World Records title isn’t something very common. To say you have your very own version of Monopoly dedicated to you is even more rare, but Alegra has her very own Army, and together we have the power to do so much in this world,” the mother continued. Sue-Ellan expressed her gratitude to everyone who attended the charity event in memory of her daughter. “Families who miss her terribly are united with families who wish they had a chance to meet her
. I was so proud to stand there as her mother and see the impact she continues to have on the lives of many,” she added. This event saw 900 people gather, showing the incredible community support for Alegra’s legacy.
The event was a huge success, with 1,000 people in attendance and 900 people gathering in groups to play the game, breaking the record for “Most People Playing Monopoly”. The family hosted over 150 tables, each with six persons playing the game, making the event a remarkable tribute to Alegra’s memory.
