Politicians and state officials, candidates for the Presidency of the Republic, deposited their contributions to the Cypriot fundraiser that is being held today and tomorrow for the Radio Marathon 2022 at a Radio Marathon stand, on Stavros Avenue.
The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Stefi Drakou said that we are here today in this beautiful celebration of joy and love to strengthen the effort of the Radio Marathon, an effort that has been offering its services to children with special needs for years.
“Let me give my congratulations, said the Minister, to the organizers and the hundreds of volunteers, who support this institution with love and fervor. As a state, we support in every way the effort that is being made and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you offer to children with special needs”, he concluded.
The representative of the Armenian national group in Parliament, Vartkes Mahtesian, stated that the Armenian community is present in this huge effort with the sole purpose of helping our fellow human beings who are in so much need. “On behalf of the community, I wish the volunteers good success,” he said.
The Parliamentary Representative of DISY, Nikos Tornaritis, handing over the contribution on behalf of DISY, stated that “we are here on behalf of the Democratic Alert and with the power of our love, which is also the central message of the Radio Marathon today, to deposit a small contribution for all those in great need”. He stressed that the state has the obligation to support, strengthen, strengthen and open roads for our fellow citizens, who are in a more unfavorable position than the rest of the citizens. Mr. Tornaritis thanked from the bottom of his heart CNP insurance and RIK for always supporting this ambitious, human effort “which at the end of the day unites people, unites Cypriot citizens”.
The General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou gave AKEL's contribution and stated that, “we are here again this year at the Radio Marathon to express our congratulations to the initiators, the organizers, the protagonists, the many volunteers who participate in this festival of of humanity and solidarity”.
He added that “we also support this effort which is very important and at the same time I want to say that both the Radio Marathon and the massive participation in the Radio Marathon, both in terms of offering and contribution, simply reminds us of the need like the state, the state has in practice the first priority of support policies for children with disabilities with health problems, both for them and their families”.
The President of DIKO, Nikolas Papadopoulos, said that the Radiomarathon should continue this valuable social work, this valuable institution for the society of Cyprus to continue to offer the necessary support to children facing health problems, to struggling families who need it practical support. Therefore, he continued, “once again we must congratulate the organizers for the continuation of this important institution, which moves us”.
The Press Representative of ELAM, Geadis Geadis, said that the Radio Marathon is a celebration of charity, a celebration of volunteering. ELAM, he said, “as a political party that stands next to our needy compatriots, known for its charitable action, supports the Radio Marathon and at the same time calls on citizens to embrace this project”. He continued, the message we will send should be that there should be a welfare state, a welfare state that will support the vulnerable groups of the population.
The President of DIPA-Collaboration, Marios Karoyan, stated that, apart from the symbolism, the contribution this year will also be for the memory of the Archbishop. Handing over the contribution to the Radio Marathon, Mr. Karoyan stated that for another year we are participating in it the festival of humanity, an institution that has established itself in the consciousness of the Cypriot people and that reminds us that our obligation is not exhausted just in theoretical positions, but in practice we should prove that humanity, altruism, solidarity, but also the rights of children should be institutionally guaranteed. The state, he continued, even in these difficult times, should renew and enrich its arsenal, “so that we can really be much more strongly, much more noticeably present in everything that our children need”.
The Deputy President of EDEK, Maria Vassiliadou, said that in a world affected by disasters, pandemics and wars, only humanity is left to hope for a better tomorrow, for us and our children. Fortunately, he said, “humanity still exists in our country, which is why the response to the call of the Radio Marathon for financial support for the effort to support our special children is great”. Nevertheless, he stated that the responsibility for supporting children and their families rests with the state. The state must be a helper and support children and their families on a continuous and uninterrupted basis, in a holistic way, so that all their needs are met and with simple procedures so that they don't suffer, he concluded.
< p>The President of the Environmentalists Movement-Citizens Cooperation, Charalambos Theopeptou said that it is with great joy and emotion that today he delivers the contribution of the Environmentalists Movement-Citizens Cooperation to the Radiomarathon, an action he remembers from the first days it started. “It is indeed very moving the response of the people all these years with the money they give. I think there is nothing similar in Cyprus like the Radio Marathon and I should congratulate everyone and the organizers and especially the volunteers who pour into the streets for such a good cause”, he said. The reality, he continued, is that “we expected the government to help and not need to do these things, but it seems that voluntary help will always be needed”.
The Commissioner for Gender Equality, Iosifina Antoniou, while handing over her contribution, said that the Radiomarathon has become the definition of man's love for his fellow man. “I consider”, he said, “that it is now a beacon of support and support for people in need. I hope that year after year this support will grow, so that it embraces more people who really need it”.
< p>The candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Andreas Mavroyiannis, congratulated the organizers of the Radio Marathon for continuing this valuable institution for the Cypriot society and for the people, especially the children who have specific needs, for another year. “I wish and hope”, he said, “that this institution will continue, but this must be done in parallel with the assumption by the state of the main responsibility to stand in solidarity with the needs that exist in our society and that such institutions are always, to thrive and be complementary”. In any case, he said, “I congratulate all the volunteers and everyone who participates in this gigantic effort for a better future in our country”.
The candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulidis, congratulated the organizers of the Radio Marathon for their role and their effort. This effort, he said, is not only recognized by the organized bodies of the state, but is also recognized by the Cypriot people and this is the most important dimension of the offer. On the occasion of today's day, he continued, the offering is also made in memory of the Blessed. Mr. Christodoulidis also congratulated the Cyprus Radio Foundation for the support and said that this is an indication that by joining forces we can clearly better meet the expectations of the Cypriot people and the problems facing society.
The candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Giorgos Kolokasidis, in turn congratulated the organizers of the Radio Marathon. “It is an organization that shows that this effort has duration and is commendable”, he said. He also mentioned that apart from the fact that we help disabled or sick fellow human beings, it is very important that such joint activities strengthen feelings of philanthropy and solidarity.
The candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Marios Iliadis, handing over his contribution to the Radiomarathon, stated that he is very happy to welcome the organization of the Radiomarathon for another year. The Radiomarathon, he added, proves the virtues of this society. The institution, he continued, is a jewel for Cypriot society, which alongside the weaknesses we present, at the same time, have virtues that adorn this place.
The candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Christodoulos Protopapas, handing over the amount to the Radiomarathon said that the Radiomarathon reminds us of children with special needs “and to remember, like every year , the suffering world”. We as Cypriots, he continued, have respect and we show this many times and especially in this sacred event of the Radio Marathon.
Aphrodite Augustinou, on behalf of the candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Achillea Dimitriadis, said that we are here to support and support the institution of the Radiomarathon, to congratulate all contributors, volunteers and every contribution is important and this institution must be supported even more, especially in these moments that we are experiencing.
Contributions to the Radio Marathon were also made by the Mayor of Strovolos and the Mayor of Tseri, the Metropolitan of Tamasos and Orinis, Isaias and many others.
