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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-10-22
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[01] RADIOMARATHON - CHARITY
[01] RADIOMARATHON - CHARITY
The 18th Radiomarathon, a two-day annual fund-raising charity event,
began on Monday morning in aid of children with special needs,
organised by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation and Marfin Popular
Bank. A total of 52 kiosks opened at 06:00 local time and will be
gathering donations until midnight on Tuesday, while 12 piggy-bank cars
are on tour to collect money. The programme also includes eight
marches, as well as sports and other events.
In a message to the people, President of the Republic Tassos
Papadopoulos called on everyone to donate money to the Radiomarathon,
noting that this year`s slogan ``Only love can`` expresses the meaning
of the celebration of humanitarianism and the participation of everyone
in the fund-raising efforts. ``I have great appreciation for the people
of Cyprus and I feel proud of their feelings of social solidarity and
cohesion,`` the President said, adding that ``voluntary contributions
are neither a replacement of the role of the government nor a shift of
government responsibilities to the shoulders of the volunteer.``
``I appeal to all of you and call on you, with your personal
contribution, to participate in this event,`` in order to ease the
suffering and agony of the people with special needs, President
Papadopoulos concluded. In 2006, the Radiomarathon raised a total of
1,750,000 Cyprus pounds, the equivalent of approximately 2,992,500
euro.
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